The responsibilities of students enrolled in a research component of a postgraduate coursework award include:
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becoming familiar with the relevant Rules governing the course or degree in which they are enrolled, and the University's policies and procedures on research components; |
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selection of supervisors with the assistance of the Head of AOU (or nominee); |
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planning an appropriate research project with the supervisor; |
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discussing with the supervisor the type of help considered most useful, and keeping to an agreed schedule of meetings which will ensure regular contact; |
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when planning the research project, advising the supervisor of any theoretical, methodological and/or philosophical assumptions held by the student that might impact on the research project or the working relationship between student and supervisor; |
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taking the initiative in raising problems or difficulties and sharing responsibility for seeking solutions; |
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maintaining the progress of the work in accordance with stages agreed to with the supervisor, including, in particular, presentation of any required written material in sufficient time to allow for comments and discussions before proceeding to the next stage; |
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discussion at regular intervals of the progress towards, and impediments to, maintaining the agreed timetable with the supervisor; |
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adopting, at all times, safe working practices relevant to the field of research and adhering to the ethical practices appropriate to the AOU; |
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accepting responsibility for producing the final copies of the research component, its content, and ensuring that it is in accord with the relevant requirements, including the standard of presentation; |
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ensuring that all publications and presentations that arise directly from research undertaken for a higher degree at Flinders University, whether published or presented during a higher degree candidature at Flinders University or subsequently, must carry a Flinders University attribution. These requirements do not preclude additional attribution to other appropriate institutions. |
