The Good Supervisor: Supervising Postgraduate and Undergraduate Research for Doctoral Theses and Dissertations

The Good Supervisor: Supervising Postgraduate and Undergraduate Research for Doctoral Theses and Dissertations
ISBN-10
1350315311
ISBN-13
9781350315310
Category
Education
Pages
576
Language
English
Published
2012-07-16
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Author
Gina Wisker

Description

This engaging book outlines effective strategies for supervising students on a wide variety of research projects, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. It covers each stage of the research journey and provides guidance on working with students to define research topics, select appropriate methodologies, write up theses and prepare for the viva. It also supports supervisors in establishing and maintaining good supervisory practices, and shows how supervisors can help students to help themselves. This will be essential reading for supervisors of undergraduate or postgraduate research projects, dissertations and theses. It is also an ideal resource for student researchers looking to get the most out of their relationship with their supervisor. New to this Edition: - New content on cross-cultural supervision, online distance supervision and sustaining research communities and networks

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