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Assessing the PhD: a constructive view of criteria

Denicolo, P.M. (2003) Assessing the PhD: a constructive view of criteria. Quality Assurance in Education, 11 (2). pp. 84-91. ISSN 0968 4883

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1108/09684880310471506

Abstract/Summary

Research and informed debate reveals that institutional practices in relation to research degree examining vary considerably across the sector. Within a context of accountability and quality assurance/total quality management, the range and specificity of criteria that are used to judge doctoral work is of particular relevance. First, a review of the literature indicates that, although interest in and concern about the process is burgeoning, there is little empirical research published from which practitioners can draw guidance. The second part of the paper reviews that available research, drawing conclusions about issues that seem to pertain at a general level across disciplines and institutions. Lest the variation is an artefact of discipline difference, the third part of the paper focuses on a within discipline study. Criteria expected/predicted by supervisors are compared and contrasted with those anticipated and experienced by candidates and with those implemented and considered important by examiners. The results are disturbing.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Arts, Humanities and Social Science > Institute of Education
ID Code:12526
Uncontrolled Keywords:Academic staff , Assessment , Qualifications, Quality culture, Research, Tests

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