Second-Year Researchers
Compulsory Requirements for the Second Year of the Doctoral Programme
Seminar requirements:
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Two seminars preferably one in the First Term and one in the Second Term
Note: attendance at any other seminar is optional. Researchers are required to clearly indicate which seminars are to be considered for their yearly requirements.
Written requirements:
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One-Quarter of thesis, by 14 May 2012
Second-Year Work Plan
In the light of the June paper and its evaluation, and after discussion with and the agreement of the supervisor, second-year researchers are required to present a Second-Year Plan. The form should be printed and signed by the supervisor and should be submitted to the Departmental Assistant by 28 October. This plan should consist of a revised thesis plan (i.e. chapter headings and sub-headings), a timetable, and a plan for the research mission.
Please use this work plan template .
Monitoring Sessions
By the end of January researchers send to the Departmental Assistant a report (not more than 5 pages) where they define critically the state of their work. On 10 and 13 February 2012 researchers discuss their work with the supervisor and second reader. The Supervisor will draw a report which should help the researcher to plan future work. Researchers whose progress is deemed insufficient are given specific suggestions on how to address their weaknesses.
One-Quarter of the Thesis
Researchers should start drafting sections (even entire chapters) of the thesis as soon as possible. They must complete at least One-Quarter of the thesis (which usually corresponds to two chapters) and submit one bound copy to the Departmental Assistant by 14 May 2012.
General Formatting of One Quarter of the Thesis
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It is necessary to include a cover page stating the title of the paper and the name of the author, the name of the supervisor and the word count. Please use this cover page template .
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It is important to insert a proper table of contents
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Pages should be numbered throughout the paper
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Graphs, maps and tables should be clear and easy to read
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The paper should be printed double-sided and bound.
For further information please check the Researchers' Guide 2011-2012 .