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Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing. By Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-Dean, Higher Degrees (Research) Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning 5 August 2013. Good Evening. C ongratulations. Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-Dean Higher Degrees (Research) GPL, NIE, NTU.
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Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing By Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-Dean, Higher Degrees (Research) Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning 5 August 2013
Good Evening Congratulations Dr Koh Chong Lek Sub-DeanHigher Degrees (Research)GPL, NIE, NTU
Higher degree students in NIE Higher degree students in NIE as of August 2013*: 1,793 Aug 2013 intake: 185 PhD: 12 MA/MSc: 11 * Includes August 2013 Research & Coursework intakes (as of July 2013)
TAC Libris SSC CeL Head Deputy Head HDR Coordinator GSO, NTU OAAS Graduate Studies & Professional Learning Office of Academic Administration and Services
GPL (Level 3, Block 7) • Higher Degree Programme GPL: Dean Prof Paul Teng Associate Dean (HD) Prof Christine Goh Sub-Dean [HD (R)] Dr Koh Chong Lek • Chang-Tan Wey Ling (Head/GPL Admin & SM) • Cindi Chiam LH (PM) • Sharon Low (PM) • Noor Azizah Bte Mokhtar (SPE) • Joanne Lee SY (PE) • Nurhasni Binte Khamis (PE)
Student handbook Student Handbook on Higher Degree Programmes by Research • Go to http://www.nie.edu.sg/Study@NIE (Tab) NIE Portal Guides and Policies HandbooksGraduate Programmes Student Handbook (Higher Degree by Research)
Examination matters Grade Point Average (GPA) System Examples:
Examination matters • Term Grade Point Average (TGPA): an average of all courses in any term of study • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): an average of all courses up to the time of calculation of the GPA Minimum TGPA/ CGPA: 3.00 (B-) Masters 3.50 (B) PhD
A research student’s progress path • Submit thesis for examination • Fulfill course requirements • Pass PhD oral exam • Pass CF/CV exercise • CF = confirmation, CV = conversion
Fulfill course requirements • Poor academic performance in coursework • TGPA below the required grade point: Academic reminder • TGPA below the required grade point for twoconsecutive terms of study: Termination
Pass confirmation/conversion exercise Note: If a student fails to pass at any of the above stages, he/she will have to withdraw from the programme. • CF = confirmation, CV = conversion
Academic progress • Many important details & deadlines to remember • Write thesis • Notify thesis submission • Submit thesis/plagiarism check • Revise thesis • Matriculate • Take courses • Read • Do • Prepare annual reports • Prepare CF/CV document • Initiate CF/CV • Give CF/CV seminar • Form TAC • PhD oral exam • Revise thesis • Bind thesis • Submit thesis • CF = confirmation, CV = conversion • Be proactive & responsible
Important web page An important web page to look for information and forms • Go to http://www.nie.edu.sg/Study@NIE (Tab) NIE Portal Academics Graduate Programmes
Academic progress checklist • Please diligently fill up this “Checklist” throughout your higher degree research candidature • Keep a “Record of Meetings/Discussions with Supervisor & Co-supervisor” • Initial Target Setting Report for New Masters/PhD Student – please complete & submit it to GPL within ONE MONTH of registration
Student-supervisor (co-supervisor) relationship • Supervisor, mentor, friend • A lengthy personal & professional relationship • Includes • selecting a research topic • planning the research • identifying and acquiring the necessary resources • managing the project • actively conducting the research • carrying out the literature review • analysing and interpreting data • writing the thesis • defending it • publication of the thesis • writing a reference letter, helping to find a position
Student-supervisor (co-supervisor) relationship • Supervisor, mentor, friend • A lengthy personal & professional relationship Maintain a good relationship Independence
TAC PhD – Thesis Advisory Committee • To provide critical guidance to PhD students during their candidature at NTU • To monitor student progress and provide timely advice for every PhD student
Academic integrity/dishonesty Use Turnitin, anti-plagiarism software
Academic integrity/dishonesty Academic dishonesty • Do not commit acts of academic dishonesty. • Such acts constitute serious academic misconduct. • You will be subject to strong disciplinary actions. • NIE Portal → Academics → Graduate Programmes → NIE Academic Integrity Framework • NIE Academic Integrity Framework • E-briefing on Plagiarism and Referencing
Ethics clearance • If research involves human subjects, must apply for ethics review & approval from NTU IRB • Must NOT start data-collection before given ethics clearance • Plan and apply for ethics clearance early!(Discuss this with your supervisor) • NTU IRB (Institutional Review Board) guidelines and forms available on the IRB website: http://research.ntu.edu.sg/GuidelinesnForms/Pages/default.aspx*Requires log in
Approval fromDAC, MOE • To collect data from schools, must apply for approval from Data Administration Centre, MOE • Plan and apply for approval early!(Discuss this with your supervisor)
HWG702 • HWG702 University Teaching for Teaching Assistants • Full-time PhD students required to take up and pass HWG702 before confirmation (Those with relevant teaching experience may apply for exemption)
Recognizing research by HDR students Dean’s Commendation for Research • Recognizes excellence in research amongst NIE HDR students • Nomination: a publication based on your approved research in NIE • (in an international refereed journal or • a refereed chapter in the book of a leading international publisher)
Briefings/Talks • GPL’s talks/briefings • NIE Graduate Student Day • PhD oral examination • Please attend • Interact
Enjoy your stay at NIE, NTUSuccessful completion of your HD MA MSc PhD Thank You & Good Luck http://convocation.ntu.edu.sg/InformationforGraduates/Pages/ColourofHoods.aspx