Examiner comment on the literature review in Ph.D. theses.
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Qualities and Characteristics in the Written Reports of Doctoral Thesis Examiners Allyson Holbrook1, Sid Bourke, Terence Lovat, Kerry Dally University of Newcastle ABSTRACT This paper outlines the procedures used in the textual analysis of examiner reports for 101 PhD candidates across disciplines in one Australian University. The method involves.
The above comments about structure and style correctly imply that a PhD thesis with its readership of three examiners is different from a book which has a very wide readership (Derricourt 1992), and from shorter conference papers and journal articles which do not require the burden of proof and references to broader bodies of knowledge required in PhD theses.
Traditionally, examiners’ reports on theses at the doctoral and Master’s level consist of two components: firstly, summative assessment where a judgement is made about whether the thesis has met the standards established by the discipline for the award of the degree, and, secondly, the developmental and formative component, where examiners provide feedback to assist the candidate to revise.
Handbook for External Examining of Research Degrees. Purpose of Guidance. The handbook provides guidance and practical advice on external examining of research degrees. It sets out the expected standards and best practice for both External Examiners and University staff, recognising the diversity of contexts and practices across the University.
The Examiners report that they have examined the thesis submitted by the candidate and have also examined the candidate orally on the subject of the thesis and on subjects relevant thereto: That the candidate be permitted to re-enter for the examination for the PhD degree and to re-present the thesis.
The culture of thesis examination is such that students have the opportunity to correct and revise the work after the examiner's comments have been considered. Most who are asked to revise and resubmit the work do so, resulting in a high-pass rate.