A handbook for doctoral supervisors / Stan Taylor, Margaret Kiley and Robin Humphrey.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. The context. The overall context -- The institutional context -- The disciplinary context -- The programme context -- Part II. Preparing the ground. Recruitment and selection -- Working relationships: Candidates -- Working relationships: Co-supervisors -- Part III. Supporting the research project. Academic advice and support: Approaching research -- Academic guidance and support: The research project -- Encouraging writing and giving feedback -- Keeping the research on track and monitoring progress -- Part IV. Supporting the candidate. Personal, professional and career support -- Responding to diversity: Non-traditional candidates -- Responding to diversity: International candidates -- Responding to diversity: Modes of study -- Part V. Completion and examination. Drafting and submission -- Examination -- Part VI. Improving practice. Evaluation, reflection, recognition and dissemination.

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