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7/28/2019 Progression Exam
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Dr Paul SpencerResearcher Skills Development Officer
Paul.spencer@uwe.ac.uk
+44 117 32 83974
UWE Bristol
The Progression Examination
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The Progression Examination
Why have the examination?
Procedureswho does what?
The reportwhat is a doctorate?The vivawhat to expect
The outcomes
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Why have the progression examination?
It is a university requirement Identify any problems at an early stage of the
research - appropriate action taken To provide students with constructive/critical advice
from independent examiners
To enable the student to reflect on progress made sofar
To ensure the student, supported bythe supervisionteam, has; (see next)
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Ensuring the student has;
Adequately defined the objectives and scope of theresearch project
Actively engaged in working on the research project,and has made progress commensurate with the time
spent Appropriate survey of the relevant research literature,
and has demonstrated an ability to make a criticalevaluation of published work
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Acquired an appropriate knowledge of research
methods applicable to the area of research, andcan explain and justify her/his choice of research
methods
Addressed any conditions of ethical approval
Developed an adequately detailed plan of work
to enable research degree to be completed
within the expected time period
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Procedureswho does what?
Registration letter gives the month and year ofthe viva
Faculty Research Degrees Committee isresponsible for appointing examiners for theprogression examination
Examination to be conducted by two independentmembers (not associated with the project)
Supervisors are responsible for giving advice tothe student on the report
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Progression Exam
the progression examination is a formal test ofprogress in the early stages to ensure a suitable basis
for continuation on the programme has been
established.
Two elements:
1. Progression report
2. Progression viva voce exam
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Should include the following:-
iProvisional title of thesis or collection of
published works
iiConcisely worded statement of aim of research
iiiReference to work already completed and
planned future work, and how this fulfils the aim of
the research
The Progression Report
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Progression ReportPart 1
(written for the examination)Word limit: 3000-6000 words
Background to the research proposalA critical summary of the relevant related
research workThe methods being used
Timescales for the remaining stages of the
work, including proposed submission of thethesis
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Progression Report Part 2
(material already written)
This is optional with no wordlimit
References
Full literature review Published papers
Thesis chapters already
written
Anything else you want to
include
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The Viva
Proceeds automatically
following submission
Informal
Advice as well as probing
questions
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Outcomes
The examiners have the following options to consider
Approve - continue registration
Fail - withdrawal of registration
Additionally from October 2013*
Resubmit with or without a further viva voceexamination
*Applies to candidates registered from this date forward
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Outcomes
If examiners are satisfied then they complete areport recommending student be approved tocontinue their registration.
Faculty RDC submit report to Research DegreesAward Board for confirmation
The Examiners report (feedback) is made availableto the student & supervisory team
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Outcomes
Where the recommendation is a resubmission, there shallbe a clear rationale and feedback for the candidate of whatneeds to be done to bring project back on track
This information will be sent to the candidate & supervisory
team Maximum time to resubmit is 5 months (for Part Time
candidates)
Candidate will only be exempt from further viva if the reportis sufficient to demonstrate the project is back on track
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Outcomes
If examiners are unable to agree then they submit a reportto Faculty RDC
A second viva will then be held
Faculty RDC will nominate a third examiner to conduct the
viva Recommendation is then made to the University Research
Degrees Award Board (RDAB)
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Appeal
Candidate may appeal as per H27 of regulations(Appeal against a decision of an examining board)
Supervisors required to submit a statement onprogress of the candidate
Previous progress reviews can be taken intoaccount (if appropriate)
RDAB can uphold the decision or require a secondattempt
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Online resources
The UWE Graduate School webpages
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/graduateschool
Guidance notes of progression exam
http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchst
udy/studysupport/progressionexamination.aspx The Digitally Connected Researcher blog -
http://thedigitaldoctorate.com
UWE Gradschool twitter account
https://twitter.com/uwegradschool
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