The Doctoral Examination Process: A Handbook for Students, Examiners and Supervisors

by Tinkler

Overview

What is viva and how can students prepare for it? What should supervisors consider when selecting PhD examiners? The doctoral examination process has been shrouded in mystery and has been a source of anxiety and concern for students, supervisors and examiners alike. This book provides constructive ways of understanding the doctoral examination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780335213054
Publisher:	Open University Press
Publication date:	03/01/2004
Series:	SRHE and Open University Press Imprint
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Penny Tinkler is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Manchester.

Carolyn Jackson is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University.

The authors have published widely on the PhD examination drawing upon their joint research projects. They run training sessions on doctoral examinations for students, examiners and supervisors in universities across Britain.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction To The Doctoral Examination Process

Understanding The Doctoral Viva - What Is It For?

Understanding The Doctoral Viva - How Does It Work?

Viva Preparation - Long Term

Selecting Examiners

Who Attends The Viva? Roles And Obligations

Examiners - Should You Examine?

Examiners - Assessing A Doctoral Thesis

Viva Preparation - Short Term

Viva Preparation - Final Stage

In The Viva - Candidates’ Perspectives

The Viva - Tips And Issues For Examiners

Post-Viva

References

Index.