A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors

Based on the latest research and covering key recent developments in supervisory practice, the third edition of A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors is designed to support new and established supervisors in reviewing how they may make their supervision practice more effective day to day.

Autorentext

Stan Taylor is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education, Durham University, UK. He is the author of the UK Council for Graduate Education's Framework for Good Supervisory Practice and Chair of its Research Supervisors Network.

Margaret Kiley holds an adjunct position in the Research School of Arts and Humanities at the Australian National University, Canberra.

Inhalt

Acknowledgements; Introduction; PART I The context; 1. The overall context; 2. The institutional context; 3. The disciplinary context; 4. The programme context; PART II Preparing the ground; 5. Recruitment and selection; 6. Working relationships with candidates; 7. Working relationships with co-supervisors; PART III Supporting the research project; 8. Academic guidance and support 1) approaching research; 9. Academic guidance and support 2) the research project; 10. Encouraging writing and giving feedback; 11. Keeping the project on track and monitoring progression; PART IV Supporting the candidate; 12. Pastoral support; 13. Supporting professional knowledge and skills; 14. Supporting preparation for careers; PART V Supporting diversity; 15. Supporting diversity 1) non-traditional candidates; 16. Supporting diversity 2) international candidates; 17. Supporting diversity 3) part-time and off-campus candidates; PART V1 Completion and examination; 18. Drafting and submission; 19. Examination; PART VII Enhancing practice; 20. Evaluation, reflection, recognition and dissemination; Conclusions; Index