The Progression Exam

Start.. progression The Progression Exam "the progression examination is a formal test of progress in the early stages to ensure a suitable basis for continuation on the programme has been established" - academic regulation K12.2 Progression Exam Hints, tips, advice It's required by the University Identify problems early - easier to deal with To provide advice to the student To reflect of progress on project but also of ones self Enough support - from supervisors? Proceeds automatically after submission of report informal full of advice/hints/tips from experienced researchers 12 18 months months full time part time Director of Studies (DoS) ensures the student adheres to the timescales provides advice/feedback on written report completes paperwork to arrange the examination nominates the two internal examiners is only present in viva if student wishes The University at registration provide month & year of expected progression research degrees committee (faculty) confirm appointment of examiners receive the examiners' reports after the viva consideration of progression outcome The Research Student liaise with DoS to keep on track write a progression report in good time seek feedback from supervision team discuss with DoS re: examiners but:- it is much more than that... 2 elements viva exam progression report Part I -written specifically for the examination (word limits:- 3000 min - 6000 max) background to the research proposal a critical summary of the relevant related research work the methods being used & their justification timescales for the remainder of the project, inc. proposed submission date Adequately Defined Actively Engaged Appropriate Survey Acquired knowledge Developed Detail the objectives & scope of the research project in working on the project & has made progress commensurate with the time spent of the relevant research literature, demonstrated ability to critically evaluate published research of research methods applicable to the area studied, can explain/justify use of those methods in a plan of work for the research project to enable completion within the expected time period Part II - written for other purposes (No word limit) references full literature review published papers thesis chapters already written anything else that you want to include viva exam Outcomes both examiners agree to recommend that a candidate progress report completed and approved by the university candidate & supervisors receive a written report in vast majority of cases... Outcomes if examiners cannot agree on a recommendation... a second viva will be required research degrees committee (faculty) appoint a different examiner to conduct it independently (does not see the report from the first viva) a recommendation is made to the university Appeal the university research degrees award board (RDAB) is the body that considers appeals section G3 of the academic regulations apply Guidance, forms, regulations etc www.uwe.ac.uk/graduateschool skills development hints/tips http://thedigitaldoctorate.com follow us on twitter for news/announcements @uwegradschool