Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing

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1 Higher Degrees by Research Orientation Briefing By Associate Professor Jude Chua Assistant Dean/ Higher Degrees by Research Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning 6 January 2016

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3 Higher degree students in NIE Higher Degree Students in NIE (as of 16 December 2015):)2096* Masters by Research MA and MSc 65 MA and MSc 663 Masters by Coursework M Ed 992 M Teach 16 MEA (International) 58 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 196 Doctor in Education (EdD Dual Award with the Institute of Education, University of London) 13 NIE Doctor in Education 93 * Includes January 2106 Intake of Research & Coursework students

4 Outline of the briefing Basic info on admin, exam matters Student handbook Academic progress checklist Student-supervisor relationship Code of conduct Academic/ research integrity Ethics clearance Approval from DAC, MOE Tips

5 TAC CeL SSC Libris Head Deputy Head HDR Coordinator OAAS GSO, NTU Graduate Studies & Professional Learning Office of Academic Administration and Services

6 HD, GPL (Level 3, Block 7)

7 Important contacts Contact point Office of Academic Administration & Services (OAAS) Office of Academic Administration & Services (OAAS) Student Services Centre Blk 3b, NIE Student Hub (Level 1) IT and Infra Services Hub Blk 3b, NIE Student Hub (Level 1) Matters Course related: - Course registration - Course withdrawal - Course accreditation/exemption Student records Leave of absence Extension of Candidature General services Computer-related enquires

8 Important contacts Contact point GPL Office Supervisor Course Leader Academic areas Higher degree academic matters Supervision and other academic issues Coursework matters

9 Information sources Information source NIE website HD Connect ( Blackboard (GeNIEus, the e-learning platform in NIE) Areas General NIE matters General programme information Announcements Student Handbook Downloadable forms Updating of your addresses and phone numbers Information and learning materials for individual courses

10 Student handbook Student Handbook on Higher Degree Programmes by Research Go to HD Connect Current Students Student Handbooks Student Handbook (Higher Degrees by Research)

11 Important procedural matters Leave of Absence Course Registration Online Add/Drop & Confirmation/Conversion Course Deferment Programme/Course Withdrawal Extension of Candidature

12 Examination matters Grade Point Average (GPA) System Examples: Letter grade Grade point A 5.00 B 3.50 B C F 0.00

13 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

14 A research student s progress path Fulfill course requirements Submit thesis for examination Pass CF/CV exercise Pass PhD oral exam CF = confirmation, CV = conversion

15 Fulfill course requirements PhD Complete four graduate level courses with an overall average Grade B Masters by Research Complete three graduate level courses with an overall average Grade B - Submit an in-depth literature review Achieve minimum CGPA of 3.50 (B) Submit an in-depth literature review Achieve minimum CGPA of 3.00 (B - )

16 Fulfill course requirements Poor academic performance in coursework TGPA below the required grade point: Academic reminder TGPA below the required grade point for two consecutive terms of study: Termination See next slide for details:

17 Fulfill course requirements Poor Academic Performance Research Programme Academic Warning Termination of Financial Aid and/or Candidature Masters PhD i. TGPA less than 3.00 (grade B-) in any term of study; or ii. Any course with Grade Point less than 2.50 (grade C+) i. TGPA less than 3.50 (grade B) in any term of study; or ii. Any course with Grade Point less than 2.50 (grade C+) i. Fail to complete all course requirements within the stipulated period ii. TGPA is less than 2.50 (grade C+) in two consecutive terms; or iii. TGPA is less than 3.00 (grade B-) in three consecutive terms

18 Pass confirmation/conversion exercise PhD Submit CF/CV report on research work within stipulated timeframe Student s progress will be reviewed for CF/CV of PhD candidature Complete and pass the CF/CV Seminar Masters by Research Submit confirmation report on research work within stipulated timeframe Student s progress will be reviewed for confirmation of Masters candidature Complete and pass the Confirmation Seminar 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

19 Examinations PhD Submit thesis for examination Oral Examination (Viva) for PhD Masters by Research Submit thesis for examination

20 Academic progress Many important details & deadlines to remember Matriculate Take courses Read Do Write thesis Notify thesis submission Submit thesis/plagiarism check Revise thesis Prepare annual reports Prepare CF/CV document Initiate CF/CV Give CF/CV seminar Form TAC CF = confirmation, CV = conversion PhD oral exam Revise thesis Bind thesis Submit thesis Be proactive & responsible

21 Important web page An important web page for information and forms Go to

22 An important web page to look for information forms, and resources to support your Masters/PhD/EdD journey. Thesis processes Calendar of events Announcements Time-tables Course registration matters All manner of forms Integrity framework Research and E-resources Faculty contact and much more Important web page

23 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

24 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

25 Student-supervisor (co-supervisor) relationship Supervisor, mentor, friend A lengthy personal & professional relationship Independence

26 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

27 HDR students personal code of conduct Excellence Quality Academic /Research Integrity

28 Academic integrity/dishonesty Plagiarism Submission of the work of another person as your own or reproduction of ideas or statements of another person without acknowledgement Collusion Copying another student s work with or without their knowledge Complicity Allowing another student to practise collusion Self- Plagiarism Also known as double dipping - submitting a whole paper previously submitted to satisfy the requirements for another course or a substantial portion of it to fulfill a course requirement.

29 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. HD Connect Current Students Higher Degrees (Research) NIE Academic Integrity Framework NIE Academic Integrity Framework E-briefing on Plagiarism and Referencing

30 Ethics clearance If research involves human subjects, you 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: *Requires log in COURSE: Epigeum Research Integrity in GeNIEus (Blackboard)

31 Approval from DAC, MOE To collect data from schools, you must apply for approval from Data Administration Centre, MOE Plan and apply for approval early! (Discuss this with your supervisor)

32 Epigeum Research Integrity Online Programme Epigeum Research Integrity Online Programme comes in five separate programmes Students should consult with their supervisors to decide which one of the five Epigeum programmes they should complete All new postgraduate students must complete the Epigeum online course on Research Integrity before they are allowed to sit for their Qualifying Examinations To access the self-study courses on Research Integrity, please login to GeNIEus (Blackboard) at NIE portal ( and access the course under Student Lounge -> Research Integrity Course (Student)

33 HWG703 & 702 HWG703 Graduate English HWG702 University Teaching for Teaching Assistants Full-time PhD students required to pass HWG703 & 702 before confirmation (Those with relevant English proficiency & teaching experience may apply for exemptions)

34 Tips for succeeding as an HDR 1 Plan ahead, manage your time and keep records 2 Take responsibility for your own learning and progress, and manage flagging 3 Ask those close to you for support and approach them for help when necessary 4 Familiarise yourself with important procedures 5 Interact with your supervisor and understand each other s expectations

35 Tips for succeeding as an HDR 6 Co-operate with other students for mutual help and support 7 Take responsibility for your own learning and progress, and manage flagging 8 Develop skills for creative and critical thinking 9 Develop good academic writing, discussion and presentation skills 10 Make good use of resources from the Library and Information Services in NIE

36 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)

37 NIE Higher Degree Award Ceremony 2015

38 Briefings/Talks GPL s talks/briefings NIE Graduate Student Day PhD confirmation/ oral examination seminars Please attend and interact with faculty and students

39 HD Student Lounge Higher Degree Student blk 7, ground floor Will open on the 11 Jan 2016 A place to get some work done, get some rest, have a coffee and meet with other grad students. There s pantry. Keep it clean. 7am -9.30pm free access.

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