L02: PhD Supervision

Things we cover in this session

introduction in supervising doctoral studies

functions of PhD supervision and the role of supervisors

things that are involved in supervising PhD students

typology of PhD works

doctoral research supervision models

conceptual approach towards PhD supervision.

Things you need for this session

W02-1: Supervising Doctoral Studies

Things to take home from this session

At the end of this session you should be able to

define terms such as doctoral candidate, dissertation writing, and PhD supervision

know the functions of PhD supervision, the role of supervisors and the outcome of doctoral studies

realize issues related to the nature and purpose of PhD studies and the skills needed to support PhD research

differentiate the traditional PhD route from the PhD by published work (PW) route

get acquainted with different doctoral supervision models

discern the different conceptual approached towards the PhD supervision

Slides

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