FMS postgraduate training workshop Tuesday 17 March 2015 Professor Dianne Ford Associate Dean for Taught Postgraduate Studies FMS Previously Director of PhD Studies FMS PhD supervisorprogress panel member ID: 359553
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Your second annual progress review
FMS postgraduate training workshop
Tuesday 17 March
2015
Professor Dianne Ford
Associate Dean for Taught Postgraduate Studies, FMS
(Previously Director of PhD Studies), FMS
PhD supervisor/progress panel memberSlide2
Overview
Progress review timeline for PhD students
Where to find information
Purpose of the review
Your written report
Structure and format
General
advice
Preparation for your interview
Your report to the progress panel
General advice
Your interview
What to take in
Oral presentation (if required)
General advice
After the
interview
Possible outcomes
What to do nextSlide3
Progress review timeline
4 year
MRes
/
PhD
3
year
PhD
12 months
s
ubmission
deadline!
s
ubmission
deadline!
6
months
12 months
(
MRes
result)
8
months
20 months
29 months
8
months
20 months
29 months
42 months*
*if still to submit
Second PhD
progress reviewSlide4
Progress review timeline
Full details:
http://
www.ncl.ac.uk/fms/postgrad/documentation/documents/Resstudenthandbook2014-15.pdf
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Guidelines on the purpose of your second annual progress review
“The
purpose of this progress review is to monitor your progress and to identify any factors which might lead to a delay in the submission of your thesis
.” Slide6
….and recommended report structure and format
“We
do not require a written report of the length you produced for your first progress review.
We recommend the following structure for your report:
1. A
summary of the data you have acquired to date
2. Detailed
analysis of a complete portion of your data
3. A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of your study to date
4. A list indicating what you will need to achieve in order to complete your work5. An appendix containing any abstracts, manuscripts or papers you have written or presentedAs projects develop differently, we believe a word limit is of limited value by this stage. However, we would expect this report to be about 3–4 pages (excluding any figures), but not to exceed 10 pages (double line spacing), including figures but excluding any appendix.”Slide7
Preparation
Presentation
Stick to rules/guidelines
Make sure the presentation helps you to communicate effectively
Show key “visual” information, avoid use of lots of text etc.
Ask for input
from supervisorSlide8
Preparation
Documents/materials of possible use to your panel (and thus of use to you)
Your e-portfolio
Research diary or lab book
Copies of abstracts/conference proceedings etc.
(Approved project proposal; upload with report)Slide9
Preparation
Student’s report to the panel
Be honest and reflective
Discuss in advance with your supervisor/supervisory team/institute PG Research Student Coordinator any issues
raised?Slide10
Preparation
Supervisors’
report to the
panel
A reminder will help speed up the process of you receiving official notification of the outcome of your review.Slide11
Preparation
Know your
panel.
Read your
report, and your project proposal.
Lab books/research diaries and information on training attended
Be organised.Arrange date and time well in advance and as
convenient for panel members, book room (and inform panel), get key, set up PC and projector etc.Slide12
During the interview
Oral presentation (if required by your institute)
Stick to rules/guidelines
Make sure the presentation helps you to communicate effectively
Show key “visual” information, avoid use of lots of text etc.
Ask for input from supervisorSlide13
During the interview
Don’t assume the panel has expert knowledge of every aspect of your project.
Provide reminders/clarification where you think helpful.
Don’t be afraid to defend your research, but be receptive to panel’s suggestions.
Take the opportunity raise any concerns you may
have.
E.g. completion of research, attendance at training courses and access to other activities important to your training and future career
Remember, it’s a “progress review” rather than an “assessment”Slide14
Possible outcomesSlide15
Possible outcomesSlide16
After the interview
Reflect
On receipt of panel report
Discuss recommendations etc. with supervisor/supervisory team.
Be proactive in engaging in any activities/practices recommended or required by the Head of Institute (Institute PG Research Student Coordinator).Slide17
Finally....
Bear in mind that the review process is for YOUR benefit