MPhil Studies. Guidebook for. Master of Philosophy

Master of Philosophy Guidebook for MPhil Studies 30 Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon Enquiries: 2768 6610 Website: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk Email: regadm@ouhk.edu.hk

About this Guidebook This Guidebook for MPhil Studies is prepared to provide prospective applicants, students and supervisors with relevant information on the Master of Philosophy programme offered by the University. The section on Admissions provides information on entry requirements of the programme and other admissionsrelated information. The Areas of Research Interest section contains information on the areas of research interests of our academic staff. The Appendices set out important references, such as regulations for the programme, administrative procedures and the like, for students, supervisors and administrative staff. Other Prospectuses In addition to the Master of Philosophy programme, the University also offers full-time degree programmes and other postgraduate, degree or sub-degree programmes through distance learning. Details of these programmes can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Registry. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text in this Guidebook at the time of issue, the University cannot be bound by its contents where they vary from the Ordinance and the Statutes and Regulations. The contents of the Guidebook are also subject to amendment according to changes in University policy. THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, 2014

CONTENTS 2 Our Mission 4 Admissions 5 Entry requirements 5 Application periods 5 Application fee 5 Application procedures 6 Application acknowledgement 6 Assessment of application 6 Notification of results 6 Special conditions 6 Commencement of study 6 Fees 7 Students with disabilities or special educational needs 7 Personal data (privacy) statement 8 Areas of Research Interest 9 School of Arts and Social Sciences 13 Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration 17 School of Education and Languages 20 School of Science and Technology 28 Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education 30 Appendices 31 Appendix 1 Regulations for the degree of Master of Philosophy 33 Appendix 2 Administrative procedures for the degree of Master of Philosophy 42 Appendix 3 Guidelines for the format of theses 46 Appendix 4 Guidelines for the appointment of research degree supervisors 47 Appendix 5 Research degree supervision: a code of practice 50 Appendix 6 Terms of reference of the Research Degrees Committee 52 Appendix 7 Instructions on completing the application form

Mission The mission of The Open University of Hong Kong is to make higher education available to adults, principally through a system of open access and distance education. Key values In providing higher education, the University, as a self-financing, non-profitmaking organization: believes that higher education should be available to all those aspiring to it, regardless of previous qualification, gender, or race; recognizes the importance of sustainable and affordable high-quality programmes and courses across disciplines and at a variety of levels to meet the needs of lifelong learners; commits itself to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and public service; values the appropriate use of information and communication technologies to support learning. Vision The Open University of Hong Kong strives to be a leader among universities providing learning opportunities by open and distance education, and to excel as a provider of higher education in general.

Entry requirements To be eligible for admission to the degree of Master of Philosophy, an applicant shall possess: a first or second upper class honours degree from a tertiary education institution recognized for this purpose by the Research Degrees Committee (RDC); or any other equivalent qualifications, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose to the RDC. evidence of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS). An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has sufficient command of the language (normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English. No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution may be admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. Application periods Application for admission to the Master of Philosophy degree may be made throughout the year. Applicants will be considered in batches four times a year, in February, May, August and November. Application fee Admissions 5 All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The application fee should be paid by personal cheque or cashier order made payable to The Open University of Hong Kong. Cash is not accepted. Application procedures Each applicant can only submit one complete set of application papers as follows: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Application form (Form RAPPL) to be completed and signed by the applicant. Instructions on completing the application form are available in Appendix 7. Hong Kong Identity Card/Passport (if you do not have a HKID card) for verification in person during our office hours, or a photocopy of your HKID/Passport with the word copy written across the face if you apply by mail. HK$200 application fee in cheque or cashier order Completed Research Degree Proposals (Form RPROP) Reference Forms (2 sets) (Form RREF) to be completed and submitted directly to the Admissions Office of the Registry, OUHK, 30 Good Shepherd Street, Homantin, Kowloon by the referees Supporting documents originals of official transcripts and copies of certificates

The completed application forms should be submitted by mail or in person to the following address: Admissions Office, Registry The Open University of Hong Kong A0511, 30 Good Shepherd Street Ho Man Tin Kowloon Application acknowledgement An application acknowledgement which consists of an application number will be sent to applicants by mail within 2 weeks of the submission of the application. Applicants are advised to quote their application number in subsequent correspondence with OUHK. Applicants who do not receive an application acknowledgment letter or the returned incomplete form within 4 weeks of the submission of their application should contact the Admissions Office without further delay by telephone: 2768 6610, by facsimile: 2761 3935 or by e-mail: regadm@ ouhk.edu.hk. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 6 Assessment of application Applications will be assessed individually. Applicants may be required to attend interviews and/or tests as part of the selection process. Notification of results Notification of the results of the applications will normally be sent to successful applicants well before the commencement of the programme. If an offer of a place is made, applicants must decide to accept or to decline the offer by a specified date. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified in writing. Special conditions The RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement of, or during the period of, the programme of study and research. Commencement of study The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study, which shall normally be on the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the application by the RDC and after payment of all fees due. Fees Tuition Fee per annum: $38,990 (The fee is revised to $46,120 from 1 October 2014 onwards) Continuation Fee: $19,495 per semester or part thereof (Applicable after the first two years) (The fee is revised to $23,060 from 1 October 2014 onwards and is applicable from Year 4 onwards) All fees paid will not be refunded.

Students with an OUHK Master card can apply for the Interest-free Tuition Loan offered by the Wing Lung Bank (Enquiries: 2928 6668). Students may also apply for the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) offered by the Government through the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) to cover the tuition fee. (SFAA enquiries: 2150 6223 (during office hour); 2802 2345 (24-hour hotline); or website: http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/schemes/nlss.htm). Students with disabilities or special educational needs The University provides services to students with disabilities or special educational needs. The services include loan of equipment, arrangements of wheelchair accessible tutorial centre, car parking spaces, provision of course materials in CD format and special examination arrangements, subject to the approval at the University s discretion. Special equipments acquired using donations from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The S K Yee Medical Foundation and The Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund are available for loan. These equipments may be helpful in assisting students to complete their study and assignments. Students have to apply for the services via Student Affairs Office before the stipulated deadline and should indicate the type of disabilities or special educational needs in the application/registration form to facilitate the University to provide the appropriate services for them. The University will try to provide the required services according to circumstances; however, it may not always be possible to do so if there are insufficient resources or other constraints. If the applicants do not indicate their disabilities or special educational needs in applications, they might not be able to complete the course due to the compulsory requirements of the programme/course. Admissions 7 Personal data (privacy) statement You must provide the University with the personal data required by the application form so that the University may consider your application for admission. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. The University will keep such data confidential but may need to transfer it to third parties assisting the University in carrying out the admission exercise. In the event that your application is successful, the personal data will be transferred to your student file established by the University and may also be transferred to third parties for the purposes of student and University administration. You have the right to ascertain whether the University holds personal data on you, to obtain a copy of such personal data and to have any inaccuracies corrected. Data access requests should be made by using the Data Access Request Form (OPS003 9/2010 Revised), as specified by the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and addressed to the Data Protection Officer, The Open University of Hong Kong, Room A1021, 30 Good Shepherd Street, Homantin, Kowloon.

School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) Research Areas Chinese History/Literature Communication and Mass Communication Comparative Literature Cultural Studies Digital Culture Drama/Theatre Studies Economics English Studies Linguistics/Applied Lignuistics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Sociology Translation (Chinese and English) Contact Person Staff Member CHAN Kar Yue, Kelly BA (Hons), MA (CityU of HK); PhD (Edinburgh) Prof. TAM Kwok-kan Tel: 2768 5700 E-mail: kktam@ouhk.edu.hk Research Interests Literary translation Classical Chinese literature and translation Women s studies (Tang and Song Dynasties) Chinese culture and translation studies Areas of Research Interest 9 CHAN Kit Yee BA (Hons), MPhil, PhD (CUHK) CHEUK Wai Hing BSc (Texas A&M); MSc (Texas A&I); PhD (Georgia) CHIU Yu Lok BA (Hons), MPhil (CUHK); DLitt (Kyoto) Modern Chinese literature Hong Kong fiction Literary theory Stress and coping Causes, correlates and consequences of rejection stress Close friendships Social comparison processes Chinese medieval history Japanese cultures Chinese pre-modern history Sino-Japanese relations Hong Kong history

CHOR Oi Wan, Winnie BA (Hons), MPhil (HKU); PhD (Sydney) KWONG Che Leung, Charles BA, MSSc (HKU); PhD (Monash) Semantics and pragmatics Cognitive linguistics Historical linguistics Functional approaches to comparative grammar The theory of grammaticalization China s political economy Chinese rural economy China s banking sector Economics of institution Guidebook for MPhil Studies 10 LAM Sui Kwong, Sunny BSoSc (Hons) (HKBU); MA (Kingston); MPhil (HKU); PhD (CUHK) LAU Wing Kam, Raymond BSocSc (Hons), MBA, PhD (HKU) Mobile communication Information and communication technology Visual culture and communication Social media and digital communication Advertising and consumption behavior Creative economy and cultural industries Digital media and aesthetics Film and television production analysis Critical theory and cultural studies Globalization and comparative studies Organization and systems theory Tourism sociology Social theory Media sociology Chinese society Police studies LI Han Hong, John BA (NKU); MA (SYSU); MPhil (GDUFS); PhD (CityU of HK) LI Sum Hung, Eden BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); PCED (HKU); MA, PG (TESOL) (Canberra); MA, PhD (Macquarie) LIE Kin Pou, Leo BCogSc (Hons) (HKU); MHCI (Carnegie Mellon); PhD (HKU) Corpus Linguistics and Computational Linguistics Lexicology and Lexicography (Computer-assisted) Language Teaching and Learning Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics Sociolinguistics Stylistics and Discourse Analysis Corpus and Translation Functional grammar (and translation) Discourse analysis Pedagogical grammar Language comparison (and translation) Languages across the curriculum Sociolinguistics Visual attention Visual memory Human-computer interaction

LIU Ching Mui, Garland MA, PhD (Aberdeen) LUI Luen Tim, Percy BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); MPA, PhD (Virginia Polytechnic) NG Chi Man, Michael BBA (Hons) (HKUST); MEcon, MStat (HKU); PhD (Leicester) Deviance Gender issues Sex work and ICTs Comparative civil service systems Public policy analysis Ethics in public administration Public administration theory Bureaucratic behaviour and responsibility Hong Kong politics and government Labour economics Labour migration Labor assimilation Applied econometrics PAK Sim, Tess BA (Hons) (CUHK); MPhil, PhD (HKU) POON Wai Yee, Emily MA (CityU of HK); PhD (HKU); LLB (Northumbria University) Social psychology Organizational psychology Translation studies Interpretation Legal translation Areas of Research Interest 11 SO Wai Chor BA (Hons), MPhil (HKU); PhD (ANU) TAM Kwok-kan BA (Hons) (CUHK); AM, PhD (Illinois) TSO Wing Bo, Anna BA (Hons), MA, MA, PGDE (HKU); MEd (OUHK); PhD (Birmingham) Modern and contemporary Chinese history China Studies History of the Nationalist Party and the Chinese Communist Party Ibsen studies Gao Xingjian studies East-West comparative literature World Englishes English studies Globalization studies Modern Chinese literature Drama/Theatre studies Film studies Gender studies Literary/Cultural theory Children s literature Gender studies Translation studies Language arts

WONG Chi Hung BA (Hons), PhD (HKU) Yu Lai Hang, James BA (Rutgers), MA, PhD (Duquesne) Modern and contemporary Chinese literature Literary criticism Du Fu studies Clinical psychology Psychodynamic theories Personality Guidebook for MPhil Studies 12

Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (B&A) Research Areas Contact Person Accounting Banking and Finance Business Information Systems Chinese Business Law International Business Management Marketing Dr Leung Chi Chung, Nigel Tel: 2768 6926 E-mail: ccleung@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member Research Interests AU Kai Ming, Alan MBA (Massey University); MMS, PhD (University of Waikato) CHAN Kin Yee, Kinnie BEd (Hons), MA (CUHK); PhD (James Cook University) Technology transfer Business ethics Marketing communications Strategic marketing English writing assessment Second language acquisition English teaching strategies Many-facets Rasch measurement Areas of Research Interest 13 CHAN Shiu Fai MBA (CNAA); PhD (Bradford) CHAN Yi Li, Bobbie BSc (Bath); MBA (CityU of HK); DBA (South Australia) CHAO Chee Kwong, Kenneth BSocSc (Hons) (HKU); MBA (AIOU); MSc, EdD (Leicester) CHEN Tao, Toro BBA (Hons); MPhi (SYSU); PhD (CityU of HK) Consumer trust Direct marketing emarketing Media effectiveness Leadership Chinese management Chinese culture Personality Labour administration Labour dispute resolution mechanism Labour relations in the civil service of HKSAR Labour relations in Hong Kong s SMEs Market microstructure Corporate finance Corporate governance Behavioral finance

CHEUNG Lai Wan, Lenis BPhil (Birmingham); MEd (Bristol); MSc (Dublin); PhD (Nottingham) CHOI Ping Man, Samuel BCompSc (Hons), MSc (Manitoba); PhD (HKUST) CHOW Lynne BA (NTU); MBA (CUHK); PhD (HKPolyU) Cross-cultural management Chinese culture and management Supervisor and supervisee relationship Postcolonial studies E-commerce Intelligent agents Artificial intelligence Education technologies Financial reporting Sustainability reporting China accounting Transfer pricing Guidebook for MPhil Studies 14 CHUNG Siu Leung BSc (HKU); MS, PhD (Illinois) HO Wai Ming, Agol BSc (HKU); MSc, MPhil (HKUST); PhD (Shanghai University of Fin & Econ) Computer security monitoring Security in electronic commerce Economic modelling for software maintenance Application of information technology in distance education Bank efficiency Banking regulation Loan pricing Currency board system KAN Chi Nam, Andy BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU) KO Chi Keung, Anthony BSocSc (CUHK); MBA, PhD (HKU) LAM Sze Sing, Franklin BA (CityU of HK); MPhil, PhD (CUHK) LAW Kuok Kei, Eddie BBA (UMAC); MPhil, PhD (CityU of HK) Financial derivatives Portfolio management Asset pricing Emerging financial market Strategic management Chinese business and management Family business Industry evolution Fuzzy scheduling e-business systems development Soft computing Decision support systems Knowledge transfer Knowledge appropriation Human resource management in knowledge-based organizations Innovation management

LAU Suk Yin, Rebecca BBA (Hons), MPhil (CUHK); PhD (Virginia Tech) LEE Nga Wan, Carrie BA (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK) LEUNG Chi Chung, Nigel BA (Ji Nan University); MSc, PhD (Wales Aberstwyth) Social exchange Organizational justice Organizational conflict Human resource management Strategic management Organizational behavior Human resources management General management Integrated software engineering environments Computer aided software engineering tools Decision support systems Object-oriented system analysis and design LEUNG Tak Yan BComm (Hons) (Melbourne University); MPhil (HKBU); PhD (HKPolyU) LI Man Lai, Mandy BBA (Hawaii); MBA (San Diego State); DBA (Murdoch) Insider trading Corporate finance Corporate governance Compensation Financial reporting Security valuation Management accounting Executive compensation Areas of Research Interest 15 LIU Ya Ju, Candy LLB (Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan); LLM (Notre Dame, USA); PhD (Manchester Metropolitan, UK) MAK Han Chee, Alex BSc (Hons) (Goldsmiths, London); MSc (LSE, London), MSc (London); PhD (Leeds) POON Shuk Ching, Teresa BSocSc (HKU); MA (Warwick); PhD (Sydney) SHUM Wai Cheong, Ryan BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU) Intellectual property law Free trade and globalization Comparative law methodology Business law Industrial relations Human resource management Pay and working hours Work-life balance Human resource management Employment relations Firm networks and industrial development Technological upgrading Asset pricing models Investment analysis and portfolio management Market efficiency Emerging stock markets

SIAW Siw Chu, Irene BSc (Manitoba); MSc (Sheffield Hallam); MPA (Southern Queensland); DBA (South Australia) SIE Kam Yung, Agnes BA (Toronto); MBA (CUHK); DBA (HKPolyU) TIAN Vane Ing BBA, MPhil, PhD (CUHK) Organizational behaviour E-commerce Accounting education General management Industrial marketing Product counterfeiting Parallel import (gray market) Market entry strategy Chinese wisdom in strategic marketing Corporate social responsibility Consumer behaviour Counterfeit consumption Guidebook for MPhil Studies 16 WONG Ho Yan, Karen MA (Exeter); PhD (HKBU) WOO Ka Shing MBA (Stirling); PhD (Nottingham) Index funds Market structure Behavioural finance REITs Customer satisfaction Service quality Cause-related marketing Customer voluntary performance YEUNG Chi Hei, Matthew BSc (Hons), MSc (Hertfordshire); PhD (Nottingham) YEUNG Ping Kwong BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); MSocSc (Birmingham); PhD (CUHK) YUEN Lai Mei, Susana PgD, MSc (Surrey); MBA (OCU); PhD (Bond) ZHANG Xiao Yang PhD in Law (Strathclyde) Customer satisfaction Foreign direct investment Corporate social responsibility Marketing research Strategies in interfirm competition Competitive dynamics Interlocking directorates Entrepreneurship Management accounting Sustainability reporting Performance management Family business Business law Company law Tax law Arbitration law

School of Education and Languages (E&L) Research Areas Contact Person Adult and Distance Education Curriculum Studies, Learning and Assessment Drama Education Economics of Education Educational Psychology Educational Finance and Planning Language Education Language Studies Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership and Management Teacher Education Dr Cheung Kwok Wah Tel: 2768 5848 E-mail: cheungkw@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member CHAN Chi Wai BSocSc (Hons), PgDipEd, MEd, MA, EdD (CUHK) Research Interests Educational leadership and management Economics of education Educational finance and planning Areas of Research Interest 17 CHEN Siu Ling, Eve BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); PCEd (HKU); Mphil (CUHK); PhD (HKU) CHEUNG Kwok Wah BEd, MA, PhD (Lon) CHOW Mei Yung, Vanliza BPhil, MA, PhD (Birmingham UK) CHU Yuk Wo, Edward BA (CityU); PCEd, MA (HKU); EdD (Durham) Gender-role socialization in young children Peer influences on social behavior in young children Internet behavior and internet addiction in children and adolescents Sociology of education Education policy Education in China Cognitive linguistics Genre analysis Metaphor studies Medium of instruction Language across the curriculum Task-based language teaching

LAI YEUNG Wai Ching, Susanna BA (Hons) (St Mary s University); PCEd, AdvDipEd, MEd, PhD (HKU) LAO Kam Ling, Polly BEd (Hons), MEd (Liverpool University); PhD (East China Normal University) Guidance and counselling Educational psychology Gifted education Early childhood education Children with special educational needs Stress and well-being Mathematics education Curriculum and learning Teacher education Guidebook for MPhil Studies MA Hin Tse BA (CUHK); CertEd, MPhil (HKU); MA (Chu Hai College); DLitt (Asia Institute of Advanced Chinese Studies); PhD (Beijing Normal University) MAK Wing Wah, Pauline BA (Sheffield); PGDE, MA, EdD (CUHK) Chinese linguistics Chinese language education Chinese language and culture Putonghua education Second language writing Language assessment Second language teacher education 18 MOK Sui Sang CertTeach (Grantham College, HK); BA (CUHK); MA (Indiana University); PhD (University of California) English language education Academic writing Discourse analysis Syntax and semantics SHU Chi Yee, Jack BA, PGDE, MPhil (HKBU); MA, PhD (Warwick) STOREY, Peter Roland George BA (Hons), PGDE (Wales); MA, PhD (Reading) TANG Ko Wai, William BSocSc (HKU); PGDE (HKIEd); MA, EdD (CUHK) Drama education Applied theatre Drama teacher education Drama in English language education Language testing Language programme evaluation English language teaching Information literacy Applications of information technology in education Curriculum design

TANG Kwong Wai, Thomas BSc (Hons), AdvDipEd (London); DipEd (CUHK); MEd (HKU); PhD (HKU) YANG Ruowei MA (Liaoning); MEd (OUHK); PhD (Peking); EdD (Leicester) Cognitive psychology of learning Teachers thinking Phenomenography Adult and distance education Curriculum studies and assessment Early childhood education Chinese language education Chinese linguistics Language and culture Pragmatics Areas of Research Interest 19

School of Science & Technology (S&T) Research Areas Contact Person Applied Computer Science and Technology Chemistry Computing in Distance Education Environmental Science, Biology and Ecology Mathematics & Statistics Nursing and Health Studies Testing and Certification Ir Dr YAU Yiu Hung Tel: 2768 6827 E-mail: yhyau@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member Research Interests Guidebook for MPhil Studies 20 AU Tat Sheung, Oliver BA (Hons) (York); MSc (Toronto); PhD (Loughborough) CHAN Chin Wing BSc, MPhil (CUHK); PgC THE (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU) Requirements specification Formal methods Test-driven development (TDD) Programming methodology Solid phase extraction Crystal engineering with polypyridine ligands Novel polymeric nitrogen chelates Catalysis using metal complexes CHEUNG King Chau, Simon BSc (Hons) (HKU); MStat (ANU) CHOY Sheung On, Steven BEng (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU) CHU Chun Fai, Carlin B.Engg (1st class honor) (CUHK); MPhil (CUHK); PhD (CUHK) CHU Hon Wai, Wilson BS (Boston); MSE (Elec. Eng.), MSE (Math. Sc.) (Johns Hopkins University); PhD (HKUST) Random networks Statistical learning Bayesian nonparametric Random processes Digital image processing Internet computing Computer and network security Mobile applications Intraday volatility models Time series analysis High frequency financial models Optimization High speed networking IP networks Video transmission Green Internet

HAN Jie, Crystal BSc; MSc (XMU); PhD (CUHK) Structural chemistry of inclusion compounds Anion recognition based on hydrogen-bonding Self-assembled nanomaterials Application of GC/MS for liquid/gas analysis Chemosensor and biosensor for environmental pollutants HO Kin Chung, BBSBSc (CUHK); MSc (Salford); MEd (OUHK); PhD (HKU); MIBiol; CBiol; MCIWEM; FHKAAST HUNG King Fai, Kevin BSc (Queen s University); MPhil, PhD (CUHK); MIEEE, MIET, MCIE Red tide and eutrophication Marine and river water quality monitoring Marine ecology Watercourse maintenance and management Environment policy Environmental law Effluents control and treatment Floating refuse Environmental management systems Sustainable development Industrialisation of micro-algae Algal biofuel Telemedicine Mobile health Biosignal processing Medical and healthcare devices Pupillary dynamics Eye-tracking Engineering education Areas of Research Interest 21 KWOK Chi Kong, Paul BSc (Essex); PhD (Cambridge); FIEE; CEng; FHKIE LAU Hing Keung, George BEng (Hons) (University of Northumbria); MPhil (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU); MIEEE, MIET LEE Chi Chung, Tony BEng (Hons); PhD (HKPolyU); MIEEE, MIET, MCIE LEE Kai Wing, Kelvin BSc, DipEd (CUHK); MPhil, PhD (HKUST) Applied optics: LED surface texturing Pattern recognition: bank cheque processing; dental image enhancement High-speed wireless networks Mobile communications Multipath fading compensation Testing and certification Product safety Electrical and Electronic Testing Optical Networks Optical Packet Switching Optical Signal Processing Mathematical modelling of networks Internet Realtime communications

LEE Wang Fat, Fred BSc (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU) LI Tak Sing BScEng (HKU); MSc, PhD (Belfast) LO Chui Man BSc, PhD (CUHK) Food and environmental testing technology Toxicology and microbiology Producing mechanism and detection of marine toxins (e.g PSP, DSP etc.) Proteomic and genomic study of aquatic microorganisms (e.g microalgae) Biofuel and wastewater treatment Mesh generation Computational geometry Finite element analysis Organogelators Synthesis of dendritic compounds Catalysis of organic reactions Guidebook for MPhil Studies 22 LUI Kwok Fai, Andrew BSc (Sydney); PhD (Australian National University) MAK Shu Lun BEng (Hons) (CityU); MSc (CityU); MEC (OUHK); CEng; FInstMC; MIET; MIMechE; RPE; MHKIE; MIEEE; MASQ, FHKAAST; FTP Intelligent systems for education Social computing Gesture-based computer interaction Physical & mechanical testing Product safety Quality engineering and management Human Factors Engineering NG Kei Shing, Douglas BSc (1st class Hons); MPhil; PhD (HKPolyU); FRSS; CMath; MIMA; CSci; MIEEE; CEng; MBCS; MInstP NG Sin Chun, Vanessa BSc (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK); CEng; MIEE; SMIEEE SO Wing Cheung, Raymond BA (UNCC); MIS (University of Melbourne); PhD (University of Melbourne) SZE Tung Po, Eric BSc, PhD (CUHK); MRSC; MBTS Non-linear partial differential equations Mathematical modelling Computer-aided diagnosis for cerebrovascular diseases Neural networks Evolutionary computation Digital signal processing Web-based learning Intelligent software agent Agent-oriented software engineering Cognitive architecture Chemical testing of contaminants and toxins in water and other environmental samples Authentication of Chinese materia medica Mass spectrometry of biomolecules Detection and characterization of toxic substances

TANG Wai Fan, Fanny BSc (Hons) (CityU of HK); MSc(Eng) (HKU) TONG Kwong Bun, Bruce BEng (Hons); MPhil (CUHK) WAN Chi Kong, Allen BSc (University of British Columbia); MPhil (HKPolyU); RSO; RSA; CMIOSH Material science and failure analysis Reliability testing and engineering Laboratory quality management system assessment Industrial management Artificial intelligence Computational intelligence Data structures and algorithms Machine learning GPU computing Occupational safety and health Building information modeling Life cycle assessment Environmental impact assessment Green buildings Environmental labeling WONG Kin Yeung, Angus BSc (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK) WONG Sze Mui, Anita BSc (1st Class Hons), MSc (London); PhD (CityU of HK) Internet systems Network infrastructure security Mobile computing Network science Online social network analysis Scientific computational modelling for the prediction of hydrodynamics behaviour and transport of pollutants processes in coastal environments Meshless methods for problems with partial differential equations Operational research in optimization problems Areas of Research Interest 23 XU Jingliang, Steven BSc, MSc (JNU GZ) PhD (CityU HK) YAU Yiu Hung BEng (South Bank); MEngSt (Queensland); MSc (Griffith); PhD (Queensland); FHKIE; RPE; CEng; EurIng Fish physiology Environmental toxicology Aquatic ecology Algal physiology Algal biofuel Water and wastewater treatment Biomass energy Cleaner production Waste treatment & recovery Energy and carbon management Environmental and chemical engineering

Division of Nursing and Health Studies Research Areas Contact Person Primary Health Clinical Nursing Practice Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation Nursing Profession Nursing Education Dr Linda LEE Tel: 2768 6806 E-mail: yklee@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member CHAN Kor Yee, Claudia MSc, BN, RN Research Interests Nursing education Health promotion Primary healthcare Guidebook for MPhil Studies 24 CHAN WAN Yee, Amanda MSc, BScN (Hons); RN CHARM Yee Chong, Caroline BScN (Hons), MSc (HKPolyU); RN Cardiovascular nursing Stroke care Health promotion Community health Health education and promotion Infection control Elderly care CHEUNG Pui Han, Alison MBA (HSM), BN (Hons), Dip. (Surgical Nursing), Cert. (Infection Control); RN CHOI Pin Pin, Sandy PhD (HK PolyU), BScN (Hons); RN FU Chun Yu, Debbie MScN, BScN (Hons); RN FUNG Pui Ling, Bell MSc, BNurs (Hons); RN HO Ka Ming, Jonathan MN, BScN (Hons); RN Surgical nursing Infection control Simulation training Nursing work environment Nursing management Health promotion Community and family nursing Women's health & gynaecological nursing Infection control Clinical education Emergency nursing Disaster nursing Health education and promotion Emergency nursing Respiratory nursing End-of-life care

KAUR, Baljit BSc (Hons) (Oxford Brookes); MNurs (Oxford Brookes), MSocSC (HKU); Dip (Cardiovascular Technology); RN KWOK Pui Shan, Carol MSN, BScN (Hons); PregCert. (Critical Care); RN LAM Ching, Simon BN (Hons), MSCG (CUHK); RN LAM Wan Choi, Dave MPhil (HKPolyU); BSN RN Gerontology studies Social services Epidemiology and clinical effectiveness Nursing education Nursing simulation education and practice Critical care nursing Community health Health promotion Stroke and aged care Disaster management Physical and psychosocial health Quality of life Clinical education End-of-life care Management of sub-health LAW Tsui Yuk, Irene MSc (Behavioural Health), BNur (Hons); RN (Psy) LEE Kok Long, Joseph PhD (Lingnan); RN; SBS; JP Psychotherapy Mindfulness stressed-based reduction Suicide prevention Death education Diagnostic practice Nursing theory Clinical education Health policy Areas of Research Interest 25 LEE Nga Yan, Cathy MPHC, BN (Hons), PD (Health Education and Health Promotion), Dip. (Critical Care Nursing); RN LEE Wai Man, Windy MN, BScN (Hons) LEE Yin King, Linda BN (Hons), MNurs, PhD (CUHK); RN; RM; RTN LEUNG Chung Yin, Joyce BN (Hons); MN; RN Primary health care Critical and intensive care Infection control Simulation and education Critical care nursing Qualitative research Systematic review Motivational interviewing Tai Chi and psychosocial health Exercise intervention Gerontological care Paediatric nursing Qualitative design Community survey

LI Mei Kuen BN, PRDipHCE (HKPolyU); BCM (HKU); MA (CGCHE); PhD RN; RM; RTN LIU Tai Wa MN (CUHK); MSoSc (HKU); RN LO Ka Yee, Cora MSCG; BN (Hons); Dip. (Critical Care Nursing); RN NG Ting Yan, Bernadette MPHC; BN; Dip. (Counseling); RN Clinical education Chinese medicine Chinese medical nursing Maternal and child health Psychotherapies Satisfaction with psychotropic drugs Elderly care Qualitative research Quality of life Transition in health care Surgical nursing Burn management Nursing education Guidebook for MPhil Studies 26 TAM Chun Wai PhD, MPhil, BSc TIU Mei Ha, Mimi BScN (McGill University); MBA (Columbia Southern University); DHSc (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University); RN Herbal medicine Cancer cell biology Standardization of traditional Chinese medicine Nursing ethics Elderly care Quality of life TONG Ying Ting, Mavis MHSc, BN (Hons) (CUHK); RN TSANG Yat Kwan, Alan BN (La Trobe University); PRDipHCE (Nursing) (HKPolyU); MN (Monash University); RN; RN (Psy) WONG Chau Lai, Charlie MSc, BN (Hons), Cert. (Critical Care Nursing); RN WONG Ka Fai BN (Hons), MNurs (CUHK); MSSc (CityU of HK); RN (Psy); RTN Emergency nursing Primary health care Health education and promotion Stroke Psychiatric rehabilitation Psychiatric community service Professional attributes of nurses Simulation Critical care nursing Cardiovascular nursing Geriatric nursing Health promotion and education Lifelong learning Psychotherapy Family intervention Health care delivery models Spiritual care

WONG Suet Lai BN, MNurs (CUHK); RN; RM WONG Wing Chi, Wendy MSc; PGD (Mental Health Nursing); BN (Hons); RN; RN (Psy) WONG Yuet Ying, Moon MSCG, BSN (Hons); RN YAU Sui Yu, Ivy MBA (HSM) (University of Ballarat) MNurs, BNurs (Hons) (HKU); RN Cardiovascular nursing Critical care nursing Infection control Simulation training in nursing Psycho-geriatric nursing Care for the caregivers Family therapy Community care Gerontology care Validation of instrument Quality of life Cardiac nursing Patient expectation and satisfaction Physical activity and health Active transport YEUNG Chi Yan MN, BN (Hons); RN YU Wai Man, Jamie MN, BN; RN Surgical nursing Orthopaedic nursing Oncology nursing Quality of life Clinical practice Nursing education Alternative therapy Palliative treatment Areas of Research Interest 27

Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) Research Areas Physical, Psychological and Mental Health Rehabilitation Elderly Service Beauty and Healthcare Vocational Education and Training Contact Person Dr WONG Wai Ning, Kris Tel: 3120 9898 E-mail: kriswong@ouhk.edu.hk Staff Member Research Interests Guidebook for MPhil Studies 28 Prof. LUI Yu Hon BBA (Hons) (CUHK); MA (Distinction), PhD (Lancaster); ACEA; ACIB; ACIS; ACS; AHKIB; CMA; MHKSI Dr WONG Wai Ning, Kris PhD (HKU); MPhil, PDPT (PolyU); FSB; CBiol; CSci; RPT Market-based Accounting Research Banking Financial Systems and Markets Investment Continuing Education Physical, Psychological and Mental Health Rehabilitation Elderly Service Beauty and Healthcare Vocational Education and Training Dr LAM Po Yan, Pamela BComm, MA (Concordia); PhD (UniSA); MCIM Marketing E-learning Continuing Education Dr CHOY Kwok To, Maurice BSSc, PhD (HKBU) Online Dating Love and Intimacy Gender Studies New Media Methodology Dr POON Man Wai, Carol BSocSc (Hons) (CityU of HK); MPhil (HKU); PhD (Tohoku U) Media Portrayals of Gender, Race and Ethnicity Comparative Study of Popular Cultures in Hong Kong and Japan Globalization and Cultural Imperialism Media Influence in Asia New Media, Innovation and Education

Dr TANG Cheuck Wing, Andrew BSc (Wales); MSc (Surrey); Med (Newcastle upon Tyne); PhD (HKU); CPsychol (BPsS); Health Psychologist (HCPC); Approved Supervisor (HKPCA) Dr TSANG Chun Yu, Benjamin BA (Hons), MPhil, PhD (HKU) Applied Health Psychology Counselling and Health Promotion Youth Wellness and Wholistic Development Life and Death Education Parenting and Family Education Imperial Chinese History Chinese Culture Chinese Philosophy Dr WONG Hiu Yan, Joey BSSc (Hons), MSocSc (Merit), PhD (HKBU) Dr WOO Chak Kei, Jacqueline BA (University of Notre Dame); MA (New York University); PhD (CUHK) Movie Industry and Popular Culture of China, Hong Kong and Singapore East Asian Pop Culture Fashion and Consumption in History Modern and Contemporary China Hong Kong History Family Enterprise Sociology of Education International and Comparative Education School Choice Education Reform in Hong Kong and Modern China Research Methods (Qualitative) Areas of Research Interest 29 Dr XIA Wenjing, Crease MA, PhD (PolyU) Fashion Design Art and Design

Appendix 1 Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy 1 General 1.1 These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 3 and 7 of the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees. 1.2 In these regulations definitions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Regulations. 2 Research Degrees Committee 2.1 The Research Degrees Committee (referred to in these Regulations as the RDC ) shall approve applications for and oversee the progress of all students registered on the programme as required in these regulations. 3 Entry Requirements 3.1 To enter the Master of Philosophy programme, a student shall possess: 3.1.1 a first or second upper class honours degree from a tertiary education institution recognized for this purpose by the RDC; Appendices 31 OR 3.1.2 any other equivalent qualifications, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose to the RDC. 3.1.3 evidence of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS). 3.2 An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has sufficient command of the language (normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English. 3.3 No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution may be admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4 Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 4.1 To be eligible for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy, a student shall: 4.1.1 comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and 4.1.2 comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees.

4.2 The RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement, or during the period of, the programme of study and research. 4.3 The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study, which shall normally be on the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the application by the RDC and after payment of all fees due. 4.4 Submission of the thesis for examination shall normally be no less than two and no more than five years after a student s first registration for the MPhil. Any period outside the range should require the approval of the RDC. 4.5 The period of study and research from admission to the programme to the satisfactory completion of the thesis shall normally be no more than six years. 4.6 A registered student shall follow under supervision a prescribed programme of study and research for the specified period in a field approved by the RDC. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 32 4.7 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree of the University or of any other institution during the period of study and research, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4.8 The Senate may, on the recommendation of the RDC, terminate the registration of any student at any time on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance or of failure to comply with these Regulations by the student. 4.9 A registered student who wishes to be examined for the degree shall give notice, as specified by the University, of the intention to present a thesis. The student shall be required to attend an oral examination, and present the thesis in the form prescribed by the University, and it shall become the property of the University. Consultation of the theses would follow the policies of the University.

Appendix 2 Administrative Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy 1 Admission 1.1 Pre-application inquiries will be directed by the Registry to the research degree contact person(s) in the relevant School. The contact person may in turn direct the prospective applicant to the potential supervisor who may be a member of the School or a member of staff in any other unit. 1.2 Applicants will be encouraged to submit their applications for admission to the MPhil degree together with a brief research proposal, preferably after consulting the potential supervisor. Guidelines for the preparation of the research proposal may be given by the potential supervisor. Where the potential supervisor is not a staff member of a School, the applicant concerned will be required to seek an affiliation with a School with the support of the potential supervisor before submission of his/her application. 1.3 One set of formal applications received by the Registry will be forwarded to the relevant School. The School Research Degrees Committee (SRDC) will consider the applications and make recommendations to the RDC by forwarding the Application Summaries to the Secretary of the RDC after completing the sections relating to the nomination of a supervisor(s), recommendation of the Dean/potential supervisor, decision of the SRDC and other remarks, if any. Appendices 33 1.4 The RDC will consider the SRDC s recommendations with respect to all applicants. On the basis of the RDC s decisions, the Registry will issue letters of offer of admission or rejection. Letters of offer of admission will include the language in which the thesis is to be presented. 1.5 The RDC s decisions on admissions/rejections will be reported to the Senate. 1.6 Where the applicants are prima facie not eligible for admission, or where admission is sought on the strength of professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements, Schools recommending admission should provide supporting reasons together with any evidence relating to the applicants suitability for pursuing research studies. 1.7 Applications will be considered in batches four times a year February, May, August and November. 2 Special conditions 2.1 The RDC, upon recommendation from the SRDC, may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/ or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement, or during the period of, the programme of study and research.

2.2 Schools should also consider carefully any conditions they attach to offers of admission to ensure fairness to the candidates in terms of the impact such conditions may have on the duration of their candidature. 2.3 Offers so made will be reported to the Senate. 3 Termination of Registration 3.1 The Principal Research Supervisor may recommend to the RDC, through the relevant SRDC, termination of registration of any student due to lack of progress of the student s studies and research or failure to comply with the Regulations. 3.2 The RDC will consider the recommendation and, if appropriate, request the Senate to terminate registration. The Registry will issue a notice of termination to the student concerned in accordance with the decision of the Senate. 3.3 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the Senate to terminate registration shall do so in writing to the Registrar within 10 calendar days of the date of notice of termination. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 34 3.4 The Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean of the School or, if the Dean is a supervisor, to a senior academic appointed by the Senate for investigation. The appeal shall be considered only if there has been a material administrative error, or some other material irregularity. The Registrar will report the matter to the Senate for consideration together with the Dean/Senate nominee s recommendation. The decision of the Senate shall be final. 4 Re-registration 4.1 A registered student shall, subject to the approval of the RDC, re-register annually throughout the period of further study and research in accordance with arrangements prescribed by the Registrar. 4.2 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree of the University or of any other institution during the period of study and research, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4.3 The student shall be informed at the time of re-registration of the latest date for notification of intention to graduate in any year. Students who intend to graduate will need to serve notice by the stipulated deadline. 5 Period of Study and Research 5.1 Submission of the thesis for examination shall normally be no less than two and no more than five years after a student s first registration for the MPhil. 5.2 The period of study and research from admission to the programme to the satisfactory completion of the thesis shall normally be no more than six years.

5.3 Any period outside the range prescribed in 5.1 and 5.2 above should require the approval of the RDC after taking into account the recommendation of the SRDC and the Principal Research Supervisor. 5.4 Applications for extending the maximum period or shortening the minimum period should be made by students with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor (endorsed by the relevant SRDC) to the RDC at least three months ahead of time. The RDC will consider such applications and decide on behalf of the Senate. Where an extension of the maximum period is permitted, the RDC will stipulate the final date after which extension of the period of study and research will not be permitted. Students will be informed of the outcome of their applications by the Registry. 5.5 Interruption of Candidature applications for leave of absence should be submitted by the students to the Registrar. Approval for interruption of candidature would be granted on valid grounds. 6 Programme of Study and Research 6.1 Upon registration a student shall follow under supervision a prescribed programme of study and research for a specified period in a field approved by the RDC. 6.2 During the course of study and research, a student can apply to the RDC, with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor endorsed by the relevant SRDC, for a change of programme of study and research. The RDC will consider each application taking into account the recommendations of the SRDC and the Principal Research Supervisor. Students will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the Registry. Appendices 35 7 Supervision 7.1 At the time of registration, the RDC shall appoint a full-time member of the academic staff, or another member of staff approved by the Senate for this purpose, as the Principal Research Supervisor of the student. 7.2 The RDC may in addition appoint an Associate Research Supervisor in connection with the student. 7.3 In the case that the supervisor(s) nominated is/are not (a) full-time member(s) of academic staff, the RDC will forward the nomination to the Senate for approval together with its recommendation. 7.4 Where the Principal Research Supervisor is absent from the University for a period of three months or more, the RDC may make alternative arrangements for the period of absence. 7.5 The duties of the Supervisor(s) are set out clearly in Appendix 5 Research Degree Supervision: A Code of Practice. 7.6 It shall be the responsibility of the student to report regularly to the Principal Research Supervisor and the Associate Research Supervisor, if any.

7.7 A student will be required to submit an interim report (IR) by the end of the tenth month of each year of the student s period of study and research based on which an assessment of the student will be made by the Principal Research Supervisor. 7.8 The Principal Research Supervisor shall present to the RDC through the SRDC in which the programme of study and research is being conducted not later than the eleventh month of each year of the student s period of study and research a progress report (PR) on the student s work during the previous year and a recommendation on whether the student should be permitted to re-register. The student shall be given the opportunity to comment on the PR. 7.9 Three months before the PR is due, the Secretary of the RDC will remind the student and the appropriate Principal Research Supervisor of the due date for the IR and PR respectively. The student should submit two copies of the IR directly to the Principal Research Supervisor who should inform the Secretary, RDC. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 36 7.10 The SRDC will consider the IR in conjunction with the recommendations of the Principal Research Supervisor in the PR and make appropriate recommendations to the RDC on the annual progress of candidates by the end of the twelfth month of the student s period of study and research. 7.11 The Principal Research Supervisor need not wait for an annual Progress Report if he/ she wishes to recommend termination of studies due to lack of progress of a candidate s studies and research. Any recommendation for termination should be submitted to the RDC via the SRDC. 7.12 RDC s recommendations for progression will be conveyed to the students by the Registry when a report will also be made to the Senate. Any recommendation for termination will be submitted to the Senate for approval. 8 Place of Study and Research 8.1 A candidate may, subject to the recommendation by the Principal Research Supervisor, undertake all or part of the programme of study and research elsewhere than at the University provided that: 8.1.1 the place where the study and research is to be conducted is considered appropriate by the RDC; 8.1.2 the Principal Research Supervisor is able to effect proper control of the student s study and research. 9 Presentation of Thesis 9.1 A registered student who wishes to be examined for the degree of MPhil shall give notice to the Registrar of his/her intention to present a thesis and shall at the same time indicate the proposed title of the thesis, which shall be subject to the approval of the RDC, and submit a short summary of 200-300 words of its proposed contents. The notice shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee, if any.

9.2 A registered student shall give notice of the intended presentation of a thesis at least three months in advance of the intended date of presentation. 9.3 A registered student may present a thesis only after the expiry of the minimum period of the submission of the thesis for examination. 9.4 A student who anticipates that the thesis cannot be submitted by the expiry of the maximum period of the submission of the thesis for examination should apply for extension of the period at least three months in advance. The application should be submitted via the Principal Research Supervisor (endorsed by the relevant SRDC) who will fill in his/her recommendations. The RDC will consider such applications and decide on behalf of the Senate. The RDC will stipulate the final date after which presentation of the thesis will not be permitted. 9.5 On receipt of notice of intention to present a thesis, the Registrar shall request the Principal Research Supervisor to complete a certificate on whether the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination. The Principal Research Supervisor may so confirm in writing or dissociate himself/herself from the thesis. The Principal Research Supervisor will also be requested to certify that the student has complied with any conditions laid down at registration or re-registration. The Registry will then inform the Dean and arrange for the thesis to be examined. 9.6 Having given proper notice, a student shall subsequently submit to the Registrar four unbound copies of a thesis embodying the results of the study and research undertaken during the programme. For this purpose, unbound means that the pages need not be bound with a hard cover, but must be fastened in a manner which is secure and in which the pages will not detach. The thesis shall include: Appendices 37 9.6.1 a certificate from the Principal Research Supervisor to the effect that the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination; 9.6.2 a short abstract of 200-300 words summarizing the contents of the thesis; 9.6.3 a certificate signed by the student to the effect that the thesis embodies the results of the programme of study and research, has been composed by him/herself and has not been presented for a higher degree or any other award to any other institution. 9.7 Each copy of the thesis presented shall be in the form prescribed in the Guidelines for the Format of Theses (Appendix 3). 10 Contents of Thesis 10.1 A student may not present, as the main content of the thesis, work previously accepted for a degree or other award of the University or any other institution, but may incorporate such work or material in the thesis if he/she specifies the work or material which has been so incorporated. 10.2 If any of the work presented has been carried out in collaboration with another person, the student should state clearly and fully the extent of the collaboration, and shall clearly identify in the thesis the parts of the thesis which are not the result of his/her own work.

10.3 The thesis shall include a detailed statement of the sources of information which the student has made use of in the preparation of the thesis, the extent to which they have been used and the nature of the use made of them. Where written material directly attributable to others has been incorporated, this shall be specified in the statement. 11 Appointment of Examiners 11.1 After the candidate has given notice of his/her intention to present a thesis, the RDC, on the recommendation of the SRDC shall appoint an Award Committee. The Award Committee should be chaired by the Dean of the School (except where the Dean is Principal Research Supervisor, in which case, a senior academic shall be appointed as Chair by the RDC) in which the programme has been offered and consist of at least three examiners nominated by the School, including two internal examiners one of whom shall be the candidate s Principal Research Supervisor, and one external examiner who has had no supervisory relationship with the student. If the appointed External Examiner is based overseas and cannot attend the oral examination, an additional examiner appointed locally may be appointed to act for the External Examiner on that occasion. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 38 11.2 The School should also identify the subject area of research of the student and the proposed thesis title for inclusion in the award certificate. 12 Examination 12.1 The Examiners shall consider the thesis presented by the student. 12.2 Each Examiner shall submit a preliminary report on the thesis to the Award Committee Chairman, through the Registrar, within approximately 4 to 6 weeks in normal circumstances, upon receipt of the thesis. 12.3 The Examiners shall normally jointly examine the student orally on the subject of the thesis and on the area of study within which the thesis falls. 12.4 The Examiners may at their discretion require a student to present him/herself for a written or practical examination or other test. 12.5 After the Examiners reports on the thesis are received, the Registry will arrange an oral examination for the student. The oral examination can take the form of telephone conferencing or tele-conferencing, where possible, if the External Examiner is overseas and no local examiner has been appointed in place of the External Examiner for the purpose of the examination. The Award Committee will meet and the student may be required to amend the thesis. 13 Report of the Award Committee 13.1 After the examination has been completed, the Award Committee shall report to the RDC via the SRDC. 13.2 If the Examiners are unanimous in their recommendation, the Award Committee s report will be given to the SRDC, which will make a recommendation on the examination results to the RDC for approval.

13.3 If there is disagreement amongst the Award Committee concerning the performance of the candidate, the Examiners should submit individual reports to the SRDC. An additional External Examiner may then be appointed who will be required to make a report and recommendation to the SRDC. 13.4 After considering the report of the Award Committee and of the additional External Examiner, the SRDC will make a final recommendation on the examination result for consideration by the RDC. 13.5 In its report, the Award Committee shall make one of the following recommendations: either 13.5.1 that the degree of MPhil be awarded; or 13.5.2 that the degree of MPhil be awarded subject to the candidate making minor corrections to the thesis (where the corrections are not so substantial as to justify a recommendation that the student should submit a revised thesis); or 13.5.3 that the degree of MPhil be not awarded but that the candidate be permitted to submit a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subsequent occasion; or 13.5.4 that the degree of MPhil be not awarded and that the Registration be terminated. 13.6 The Report of the Award Committee shall be confidential to the SRDC and to the RDC. 13.7 Where a recommendation is made under para 13.5.2, the Chair of the Award Committee shall be responsible for confirming to the SRDC that the corrections required by the Award Committee have been satisfactorily carried out. Appendices 39 13.8 In the event of the SRDC recommending to the RDC that a student be permitted to present a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subsequent occasion in the terms of para 13.5.3, the SRDC shall also recommend the further work required and shall specify the period, which shall normally be no longer than 18 months, within which the thesis may be represented. The Registrar shall make the decision of the RDC known to the student. 13.9 The SRDC shall not recommend to the RDC that the degree of MPhil be awarded unless the Award Committee has reported: 13.9.1 that the student possesses a sound general knowledge of the area of study within which the subject of the thesis falls; and 13.9.2 that the candidate has critically investigated and evaluated the approved topic, has acquired competence in the methods of research and scholarship, has displayed sustained independent effort and has lucidly presented the results of his/her work in the thesis; and 13.9.3 that the candidate has satisfied the examiners in the oral examination; and 13.9.4 that, in the opinion of the award committee, the award of the degree of MPhil is merited.

14 Re-examination 14.1 Where a student has been permitted to present a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subsequent occasion, the arrangements and rules for the reexamination shall be as if the candidate were being examined for the first time, unless the RDC has, on the original recommendation of the Award Committee and the SRDC, excused the student from a further oral examination. 14.2 The Examiners for the re-examination shall be the same as for the first examination unless otherwise determined by the RDC on the recommendation of the SRDC. 14.3 A candidate for re-examination shall pay the prescribed re-examination fee, if any, at the time of giving notice of intention to submit a revised thesis. 14.4 The re-examination should follow the procedures as given in para 9.5-9.6, 12 and 13.1-13.4 above unless specified otherwise by the RDC. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 40 14.5 If the candidate is required to make minor corrections to the thesis prior to the granting of the award, the Chair of the Award Committee shall be responsible for confirming to the SRDC that the corrections required by the Award Committee have been satisfactorily carried out. 14.6 A candidate who has failed to satisfy the Examiners in re-examination shall not be permitted to present him/herself for re-examination on a further occasion. 15 Appeals 15.1 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the RDC in an examination or reexamination shall do so in writing to the Registrar, within 10 calendar days of the date of the publication of the results. The Registrar shall report the matter to the RDC. 15.2 In case of appeal, the Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean or, where the Dean is a supervisor, to a senior academic appointed by the Senate for investigation. The appeal shall be considered only if there has been a material administrative error, or some other material irregularity. The Registrar will report the matter to the RDC for consideration together with the Dean/RDC nominee s recommendation. The decision of the RDC shall be final. 16 Disposal of and Access to the thesis 16.1 After the candidate has amended the thesis to the satisfaction of the Examiners, he/ she is required to submit two hard copies and a soft copy in the prescribed format to the Registrar. The soft copy and one hard copy of the thesis will be deposited with the University Library. The second hard copy will be deposited with the School in which the programme was conducted. 16.2 It may be appropriate for a further copy or copies to be presented by the candidate to any collaborating or cooperating establishments.

16.3 The thesis submitted by a candidate for the degree of MPhil has the status of an unpublished manuscript. The author remains the copyright holder and deposit of a copy in the Library or the School does not transfer the copyright. 16.4 Consultation of the theses should follow the policies of the University. However, the author of a thesis for the degree of MPhil deposited in the University Library may apply to the RDC for the imposition of a period of restriction of up to two years in the first instance during which time the author s permission is necessary for access to the thesis. Such an application must contain specific reasons to support it. The period of restriction may be extended for further periods each not exceeding one year at the RDC s discretion provided that the total period of restriction does not normally exceed five years. 17 Conferment of the Degree of MPhil 17.1 The date of conferment of the degree shall be the date of its award by Council at Congregation. Appendices 41

Appendix 3 Guidelines for the Format of Theses 1 Thesis Contents Besides the main chapters of your thesis, it must include other elements, viz. A title page with the title of your study, your name (English and Chinese, if applicable), a statement indicating the degree the thesis is submitted for, and the date of submission. For example, Guidebook for MPhil Studies A Constructivist Approach to Developing Teachers for Change 42 CHAN Mei Ling 陳 美 玲 Thesis submitted to The Open University of Hong Kong in fulfilment of the degree of Master of Philosophy July 2008 An abstract This is a synopsis of your study in 200-300 words. Acknowledgements This is to acknowledge all those who have supported you during your study.

A table of contents This lists the main content of your thesis, with the corresponding page numbers. In listing the chapters, you need only give the chapter titles and section headings. A list of tables A list of all tables included in your thesis, with the corresponding page numbers. A list of figures A list of all figures included in your thesis, with the corresponding page numbers. References A list of all the references used in your thesis. Appendices This should include materials of a contextual nature, such as copies of research instruments used, or a synopsis of relevant documents etc. We do not recommend that you put in the appendices complete interview transcripts, observation notes or data sets, only those or parts of them which directly enhance the argument you are advancing in the thesis. However, processed data used for discussion must be placed in the main text. 2 Formatting Guidelines The thesis, whether presented in Chinese or English, shall be arranged in such a way that it opens out to the left. In any case, the words shall be typed across the page from left to right and on one side of the page only. Appendices 43 Page size: Page margins: Font (main text): Page numbers: Line spacing: Paragraphs: Heading style: Quotes in text: Block quotes: Terms with acronyms: A4 (210 mm wide x 297 mm high) left 4 cm (for binding), right 3 cm top 3 cm, bottom 3 cm 12 point, Times New Roman bottom centre, no brackets around (Table of contents and other material preceding the beginning of the general text may be numbered with lowercase roman numerals.) double spaces left justified only chapter: level 1 (all capitals, centre, point 14, bold) section: level 2 (all capitals, left, point 12, bold) sub-section: level 3 (1st letter capital, left, point 12, bold) sub-sub-section: level 4 (1st letter capital, left, point 12, italics) plain text, within single inverted commas; reference should include page number plain text, indented from left margin, no inverted commas needed; reference should include page number full term the first time it appears, with acronym within brackets; thereafter, can use acronym alone

3 Binding and Formatting of Cover 3.1 The thesis shall be bound in boards covered in dark blue material. The binding shall be of a fixed kind with leaves permanently and appropriately secured. 3.2 The outside front cover shall bear in gold lettering the title of the thesis, the full name of the candidate, the degree for which the thesis is submitted, the name of the University and the month and year of submission. 3.3 The spine shall bear in gold lettering: 3.3.1 20 mm from the bottom and across OUHK 3.3.2 70 mm from the bottom and across the degree and year of submission MPhil 2003 3.3.3 Evenly spaced between the statement of the degree and year of submission and the top of the spine and across or down the name of the author and if necessary an abbreviated title of the thesis. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 44 3.4 Where lettering runs down the spine it shall be printed in such a direction that it is upright when the thesis is lying flat with the front cover uppermost. 4 Requirements for Submission of Electronic Theses to the Library The current Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) system under the Electronic Library makes use of Web technology to facilitate access and retrieval of, and to make possible the seamless inclusion of multimedia elements into, theses and dissertations. The following specifies the general technical requirements of the electronic files to be submitted by students. Files submitted in unacceptable or corrupted format will be refused. Electronic files submitted by students may need to be converted by the Library before they can be posted in the ETD system. 4.1 Basic requirements 4.1.1 Generally, there are no limits on the file size. 4.1.2 Adopt the native file extensions for the submitted files. 4.1.3 Submit the files on a standard CD-ROM or DVD-ROM 4.1.4 Include a readme.txt text file to cover the following: (a) the file directory structure of your CD or DVD (b) operating system platform (name, version, or others), file formats (including those of content, images, other attachments), version, resolution (if applicable), and other necessary information (e.g. software product information, vendor contacts) (c) notes that help Library staff during conversion for the ETD system, such as The abc.avi file is used for the xyz part of Chapter N.

4.2 File formats 4.2.1 PC files are preferred. 4.2.2 Operating system environment: (a) English / Chinese Windows platform is required. (b) Document file formats natively supported by Microsoft Office are required. File formats such as doc, rtf, html, xls, ppt, and plain text are preferred. 4.2.3 Graphic file format should be natively supported by Microsoft Office 2002 or above such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, etc. 4.2.4 Import special formula or content, whenever possible, to a Microsoft Office 2002 or above document. If possible, use MS Equation Editor to create equations. 4.2.5 Special characters or symbols that are not supported by Microsoft Office should be converted to image format. 4.2.6 For multimedia files, Real file, Windows Media file, and Macromedia Flash file formats are preferred. (a) Real file format should be compatible with RealPlayer 10 or above. (b) Windows Media file format should be compatible with Windows Media Player 9 or above. (c) Macromedia Flash file format should be compatible with Flash Player 7 or above. Appendices 45 4.2.7 If other file formats have to be used, follow the widely-used international standards, e.g. MPEG, QuickTime for videos, ascii for text, pdf for text and images, mp3 for sound. 4.2.8 File formats that need a server program to run shall not be converted. 4.2.9 If other file formats are used, please include the software information and vendor contact details. 4.3. Others 4.3.1 The Library follows the guiding principle that there will be no change in the content or data loss because of the conversion. No conversion will be done if there is such a risk. The Library reserves the right to decide to convert or not to convert the work or parts of the work. 4.3.2 The pagination, the layout and the file / path / URL names may be changed because of the conversion. But paragraphing and chapter breakdown remain the same. 4.3.3 The technical requirements will be updated as and when necessary to keep pace with technology change. The student is encouraged to contact the Library at the time of thesis / dissertation preparation. The Library will refer the student to ITU support when necessary.

Appendix 4 Guidelines for the Appointment of Research Degree Supervisors 1 Eligibility 1.1 Full-time academic staff, or other members of staff approved by the Senate for this purpose, appointed at the Assistant Professor level (and normally with a minimum of three years experience at that level) or above are eligible for appointment as Principal Research Supervisors. 1.2 Supervisors for MPhil degrees should normally possess a PhD and, preferably, experience in leading and supervising research and research degree students. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 1.3 Individuals without formal supervisory experience may also be considered for appointment as Associate Research Supervisors on the recommendation of the appropriate School Research Degrees Committee (SRDC) and the endorsement of the RDC on the basis of the scholarly achievements and area of expertise of the individual. 1.4 Individuals who are not full-time staff of the University may also be considered for appointment as Associate Research Supervisors on the recommendation of the appropriate SRDC and the endorsement of the RDC for continuation of research and study in areas outside Hong Kong. 46 2 Non-eligibility 2.1 A person who is a candidate for a research degree of this University or of any other institution will normally be ineligible to act as a Supervisor. 3 Appointment Procedures 3.1 The SRDC should nominate a Principal Research Supervisor and an Associate Research Supervisor, if any, when an application for admission to MPhil candidature is recommended to the RDC which will approve the nomination on behalf of the Senate. 4 Duties of Supervisors 4.1 These are set out separately under Research Degree Supervision: A Code of Practice.

Appendix 5 Research Degree Supervision: A Code Of Practice 1 Preamble 1.1 The Senate has agreed to the promulgation of this Code of Practice for research degree supervision. It sets out what the University regards as the responsibilities of Supervisors as well as of research degree students and provides a basic framework within which research degree candidatures will be pursued. The Code will be made available to all Supervisors as well as to all research degree students. 1.2 This document should be read in conjunction with the Regulations and Administrative Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy. 1.3 A School may have its own Code provided it does not contravene the Code set out in this document. 1.4 The University attaches considerable importance to effective research degree supervision exemplified by regular meetings and close professional collaboration between a Supervisor and a research student. 2 Appointment of Supervisors 2.1 Full-time academic staff appointed at Assistant Professor level or above are eligible for appointment as Principal Research Supervisors. Appendices 47 2.2 Responsibility for the supervision of research students rests in the first instance with the Supervisor, who will be the formal point of contact between the student and the University. 3 Responsibilities of a Supervisor The responsibilities of a Supervisor will include: 3.1 giving guidance to research students with respect to the nature of research and the standard expected, the planning of the research programme, literature and sources, attendance at taught classes, and requisite techniques which need to be acquired (including arranging instruction where necessary); 3.2 maintaining regular contact with the student at agreed intervals; 3.3 being accessible to the student at other appropriate and reasonable times for consultation and advice; 3.4 giving detailed advice on the necessary completion dates of successive stages of the work so that the thesis may be completed within the scheduled time; 3.5 requesting written work as appropriate, and returning such work with constructive criticism and in reasonable time;

3.6 arranging, as appropriate, for the student to give graduate seminars or the like, and guiding the student in the preparation of oral examinations; 3.7 generally overseeing the student s progress; and 3.8 reporting annually in writing to the RDC through the School Research Degrees Committee (SRDC) on the student s work during the previous year, and recommending whether the student should be permitted to re-register. If at any time the Supervisor is of the opinion that the student is unlikely to achieve the degree for which he or she is registered, the Supervisor should report this through the SRDC to the RDC immediately, without waiting for the annual recommendation on re-registration. 4 Responsibilities of the Student The responsibilities of the student will include: 4.1 discussing with the Supervisor the type of guidance he or she finds most helpful, and agreeing on a schedule of meeting; 4.2 taking the initiative in raising problems or difficulties with the Supervisor; Guidebook for MPhil Studies 48 4.3 maintaining the progress of the work in accordance with the stages agreed with the Supervisor, including in particular the presentation of written material, as required, in sufficient time to allow for comment and discussion before proceeding to the next stage; 4.4 ensuring that prescribed coursework, if any, is satisfactorily completed; 4.5 providing annually a formal interim report to the RDC through the Supervisor; and 4.6 deciding when he or she wishes to present the thesis, taking due account of the opinion of the Supervisor. 5 Relationship between the Supervisor and the Student 5.1 The relationship between the Supervisor and the student will follow accepted norms conducive to academic and professional development as a result of each party fulfilling the responsibilities laid on him or her. 5.2 If an effective working relationship does not develop and the student and/or the Supervisor believes that, for this reason, the work is not proceeding satisfactorily, either person may make a representation to the Dean of School. The Dean should consider the matter carefully and, if appropriate, recommend a replacement to the RDC through the SRDC. Should the Dean determine not to proceed in this way, the situation should nonetheless be reported without delay to the RDC through the SRDC. 6 Publications 6.1 Care should be taken to ensure that the contribution of the student is recognized and properly acknowledged in any publication arising from the student s research work.

7 Written Material 7.1 At the time of presentation of the thesis, the student should certify that the thesis embodies the results of the study and research he or she has conducted and has been composed by the student. The Supervisor should ensure that the thesis presented is of an acceptable standard. The Supervisor will properly comment at regular intervals, as indicated in this Code, on the student s written submissions and offer advice and guidance on their improvement; but the Supervisor will operate within the general principle that the final written thesis must be the student s own work. Appendices 49

Appendix 6 Terms of Reference of the Research Degrees Committee A Terms of Reference 1. To determine and recommend to Senate the policy and procedures relating to postgraduate study programmes with research components in the University. 2. To consider and recommend to Senate the proposal of new post-graduate degree programmes with research components offered by School and/or changes and amendments to be made to these programmes of study from School. 3. To approve applications for admission, the programmes of study and research, duration of study, appointment of supervisor(s) for each student on the post-graduate degree programme with research components from Schools. 4. To receive regular annual progress reports for each student from Schools. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 50 5. To approve all amendments to the period of study and research and/or arrangements for the supervision of any students from Schools. 6. To recommend to Senate the termination of registration of any student as necessary. 7. To approve applications for presentation of a thesis and the title of thesis for each student on post-graduate programmes with research component from Schools. 8. To approve, on behalf of the Senate, the membership of the Award Committee for each student presenting a thesis from Schools. 9. To receive the report from the Award Committee after examination of each student and to approve, on behalf of the Senate, the results to be awarded. 10. To approve applications from the author for the imposition of a period of restriction of access to any thesis deposited in the OUHK Library. 11. To make annual reports to the Senate on the progress of students on the post-graduate degree programmes with research components in the University.

B Membership Capacity Chair Ex-officio members Members Secretary Composition Vice-President (Academic) Associate Vice President (Academic Support & External Links) Deans/Director of LiPACE Director of URC Two senior members of OUHK academic staff appointed by Senate Registrar or his/her nominee Appendices 51

Appendix 7 Instructions on completing the application form Points to note before completing the application form (a) (b) (c) Please use a typewriter or a black ball pen to complete the form. Please complete the form in English in capital letters. You must provide the data required by the application form so that we can process your application for admission. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. See Personal Data (Privacy) Statement in this Guidebook. However, for items with *, they are for statistical purposes or for facilitating the provision of appropriate services; you may choose to provide the relevant information or not to do so. 1 Personal details Guidebook for MPhil Studies 52 TITLE Enter the appropriate code in the box : 1 Mr 2 Ms 3 Dr NAME Enter your name as printed on your Hong Kong Identity (HKID) card. For those who do not possess an HKID card, enter your name as shown on your passport or other ID proof. HKID NUMBER PASSPORT NUMBER/ OTHER ID NUMBER ADDRESS AREA Enter your HKID card number as shown on your HKID card. If you do not have an HKID card, you should leave all the boxes blank. For applicants without an HKID card, enter the passport number. For applicants without an HKID card or a passport, enter other ID number. This will be used for ALL mailing correspondence. Please enter the area code that best matches your correspondence address into the appropriate boxes. Hong Kong Island H1 Wanchai and Eastern H2 Central and Western H3 Southern Kowloon K1 Yau Tsim and Mongkok K2 Sham Shui Po K3 Kowloon City and Wong Tai Sin K4 Kwun Tong New Territories N1 Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing N2 Sha Tin N3 Tai Po and North N4 Tuen Mun and Yuen Long N5 Sai Kung

Others O1 Other areas in Hong Kong (e.g. outlying islands) O2 Others (e.g. non-local address) MARITAL STATUS * Enter the appropriate code in the box : S Single M Married D Divorced O Others OCCUPATION* Enter the code which best matches your present occupation. 01 Full-time homemakers 02 Homemakers with part-time jobs 03 Administrators and managers in government departments 04 Administrators and managers in industrial and commercial sectors 05 Teachers in primary schools and kindergartens and nursery workers 06 Teachers in secondary schools 07 Teachers in post-secondary schools and tertiary education institutions 08 Other teachers, instructors, education advisers, etc. 09 Medical and health-related professions including: doctors, dentists, pharmacists, dispensers, nurses, opticians, radiographers, occupational therapists, health inspectors, etc. Appendices 53 10 Social workers in government and voluntary agencies 11 Other professions including accountants, company secretaries, lawyers, architects, surveyors, town planners, librarians, clergy, advertising and public relations officers, statisticians, translators & interpreters, market researchers, systems analysts, etc. 12 Authors, journalists, artists, actors, musicians, producers, etc. 13 Qualified scientists and engineers 14 Technical personnel including technicians, data processors and drafting technicians 15 Tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, machinists, welders, woodworkers, etc.) 16 Workers in farming, mining, construction and other manufacturing 17 Communications and transport: air, sea, road and MTR including: drivers, porters, seafarers, pilots, telephone operators, telegraph operators, postal workers, messengers 18 Secretaries, clerks, tellers, receptionists and office support staff 19 Police, firefighters, correctional service staff

20 Service occupations: shopkeepers, shop assistants, sales representatives, hotel and restaurant workers, domestic helpers, hairdressers, photographers, recreation workers, etc. 21 Retired 22 Unemployed (not homemakers) 23 Full-time students 24 In prison (but not including staff) # 25 Under long-term residential or hospital care (but not including staff) # 26 Others # Your indication of this information is essential for the University to provide appropriate services for you. The University would liaise with your institution to arrange such as far as practicable. EDUCATION* Enter the code which best matches your highest level of education. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 54 12 First degree of university or other tertiary education institute 13 Postgraduate degree 14 Professional qualification: below advanced level equivalent 15 Professional qualification: advanced level equivalent 16 Professional qualification: degree equivalent or above 17 Others SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS * To allow us to provide appropriate and feasible services* to persons with Special Educational Needs (SEN), please write the relevant type of SEN if such circumstances apply to you. Otherwise, leave this section blank. Such information will not affect your chances of admission. Your indication of this information is voluntary but essential. If you do not do so before programme commencement, you may not be able to complete the programme due to its compulsory requirements. * The University will try to provide the required services according to circumstances, however, it may not always be possible to do so if there are insufficient resources or other constraints. Code 1 Hearing Impairment (profound hearing loss to stone deaf) 2 Hearing Impairment (mild to severe hearing loss) 3 Visual Impairment (profound low vision to totally blind) 4 Visual Impairment (mild to severe low vision) 5 Physical Disabilities (wheelchair/crutch/calipers user) 6 Other Physical Disabilities (please specify) 7 Visceral Disability/Chronic Illness (please specify) 8 Speech and Language Impairment (e.g. dyslexia) 9 Specific Learning Disabilities (please specify)

10 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 11 Autism Spectrum Disorder 12 Intellectual Disabilities 13 Mental Illness 99 Others (please specify) Remarks: If you entered the 6th, 7th, 9th or 99th item in the application form, please specify the details of your disability type or special educational needs. 2 Areas of research interests Applicants should indicate their areas of research interests in this Section. 3 Post-secondary and university education a) Applicants should enter a full record of their post-secondary education in chronological order in the table provided. b) Applicants who possess awards conferred by any academic institution should indicate the qualification obtained, the award classification (if any) and the date of acquiring the award. c) Applicants currently pursuing a programme in an academic institution should indicate the period of their current study, the qualification expected to be obtained and the expected date of the award. Applicants in the final year of their current studies are required to produce documentary evidence in the form of an official transcript of their academic record or a letter of certification to the effect that they have satisfied the requirements for award of the degree, including the class of honours awarded if applicable, as soon as it is available. Appendices 55 d) Applicants are advised to arrange for official transcripts with the complete record of the course(s) attended and examination results for all tertiary level studies to be mailed directly by the institutions concerned to the Admissions Office, Registry. e) Copies of certificates of all post-secondary academic/professional qualifications should be attached to the application form. f) Transcripts and certificates which are not in English or Chinese should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English. 4 Other academic/professional qualifications Applicants in possession of any academic/professional qualifications (including membership of professional associations) other than those entered in Section 3 should enter details in this Section and submit copies of certificates and official transcripts. 5 Language proficiency Applicants in possession of any English proficiency qualifications should enter details in this section and submit copies of certificates.

6 Relevant work experience Applicants should enter details of their full-time work experience and any other relevant parttime work experience in chronological order in this Section. 7 Additional relevant information Any additional relevant information which may be of assistance to the University in considering the application should be provided in this Section. Additional sheets may be appended if necessary. 8 References a) Applicants should nominate two referees who can inform the University of their academic ability, character and capacity for post-graduate study in this Section. b) Applicants may nominate one academic and one professional referee to substantiate their application for post-graduate studies. Guidebook for MPhil Studies 56 c) The names of referees 1 and 2 should be inserted respectively on the reference forms 1 and 2 enclosed with the application form. The referee should be requested to have the form completed and returned directly to the Admissions Office, Registry within two weeks from the date the applicant submits his/her application. 9 Name of OUHK academic staff contacted Applicants should discuss the proposed field of study with a member of the OUHK academic staff in the relevant School before submitting a formal application. 10 Use of personal data If you AGREE that the University may use your personal data for promotion of the University s education and training programmes, activities and services, please tick the box to indicate your consent and sign on this part. Otherwise, leave this part blank. 11 Declaration a) Applicants should check Sections 1 to 11 of the application form to make sure that all sections have been completed. b) Applicants should sign and date the application form. An application form that does not bear the signature of the applicant will not be processed.