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    Doctoral and MPhil Handbook

    Policy changes

    Criteria for the examination of doctoral theses (Chapter 7.9.1)

    Revised policy approved by Research Graduate School Committee at Meeting 7/2006 (4 August 2006).

    Former policy

    7.9.1 Criteria for the examination of doctoral theses

    Examiners are provided with notes for the examination of a doctoral thesis. They are requested to complete a form indicating whether the candidate has met certain listed criteria, to recommend a particular examination outcome and provide a report. The notes and form will vary depending on the degree program undertaken.

    The thesis is forwarded to an examiner in confidence. An examiner is under an obligation to maintain confidentiality, and in no circumstances should he/she discuss the thesis or any part of the examination process with a third party without the prior approval of the Research Graduate School Committee. Each examiner is asked to indicate whether:

    • the thesis makes a significant contribution to knowledge
    • the thesis makes a significant contribution to the understanding of the subject with which it deals
    • the thesis demonstrates the candidate’s capacity to carry out independent research
    • the thesis contains material worthy of publication in a form appropriate to the discipline, and
    • the format and literary presentation of the thesis are satisfactory.

    Examiners may annotate a thesis copy lightly in pencil.

    Revised policy

    7.9.1 Criteria for the examination of doctoral theses

    Examiners are provided with notes for the examination of a doctoral thesis. They are requested to complete a form indicating whether the candidate has met certain listed criteria, to recommend a particular examination outcome and provide a report. The notes and form will vary depending on the degree program undertaken.

    The thesis is forwarded to an examiner in confidence. An examiner is under an obligation to maintain confidentiality, and in no circumstances should he/she discuss the thesis or any part of the examination process with a third party without the prior approval of the Research Graduate School Committee. Each examiner is asked to indicate whether:

    • the thesis makes a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding of the field concerned
    • the thesis contains material worthy of publication in a form appropriate to the discipline, and
    • the format and literary presentation of the thesis are satisfactory.

    Examiners may annotate a thesis copy lightly in pencil.