The good supervisor : supervising postgraduate and undergraduate research for doctoral theses and dissertations /

Wisker, Gina, 1951-

The good supervisor : supervising postgraduate and undergraduate research for doctoral theses and dissertations / Gina Wisker. - 2nd edition. - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. - viii, 568 p. - Palgrave research skills . - Palgrave research skills. .

Previous ed.: 2005.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is an exploration of supportive and empowering supervision practices for research study, whether for dissertations, projects or theses. 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.




Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

9781137024237 (ebook)


Graduate students--Supervision of.
Faculty advisors.
Dissertations, Academic.
Doctor of philosophy degree.
Education.
Research methods: general
Education
Higher & further education, tertiary education
Teaching skills & techniques
Educational: study & revision guides