| Pagination |
Inclusive pagination is to be used. |
| Bibliography |
A complete, consolidated bibliography is preferred where appropriate or possible. |
| Framing Papers |
Include introduction & concluding remarks. Framing papers could be distributed throughout the thesis. The introduction should specify the research question/s covered by the thesis. Research to be contextualised in existing literature. |
| No. of papers |
The material presented for examination needs to equate to that which would otherwise be presented in the traditional thesis format. (This remains a matter of professional judgement for the supervisor and candidate.) Discipline-specific. |
| Photocopies |
A photocopy should not normally be used. Printing should be of the highest quality. |
| % Authorship |
It is recommended that the candidates contribution is greater than or equal to 50%, but this depends on the number of papers/manuscripts, and/or the number of co-authors. Papers should be framed to maximise the candidate's contribution. |
| Declarations |
To be clearly specified & formatted according to MRGS template. Co-author signatures necessary on all papers in all thesis copies except those in appendix. Rewritten, previously published papers require acknowledgement of others' contributions. |
| Faculty guidelines document available |
No. |
| Status of papers |
It is recommended that papers have at least been submitted for publication, though not necessarily accepted. |
| Other |
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