Getting Started/First
Steps in the Undergraduate Supervision Process
Project Planning
Research Question
Literature Review to identify gap
Setting guidelines
Encouraging and supportive mentorship
Setting out a clear structure
The student knows what is expected
Equipment
Referencing software
Access to necessary research resources/information
Laboratory scheduled time (Subject Specific)
Library resources
Student Development
Self-directed learning
Independent Thinking
New Knowledge Creation
Developing critical thinking and data analysis skills
Grows as a learner, and develops a proactive approach to the project
A suitable timeline of tasks is agreed
Schedule regular meetings
Assess the progress at regular intervals
Timely and regular feedback
Research methods
Data Collection/collation
Development of coherent dissertation
Producing a working draft
Practical Considerations
- Request any arleady completed work (e.g. research proposal)
- Introductory email to arrange an initial meeting
- Review Proposal (If supplied)
- Initial Meeting to build a introductory profile such as education, motivation for choosing this topic, approaches considered
- Discussion Topics such as references, handbook, get deep into the literature, research journey
- Hygiene Factors such as meeting frequency, agreed timeframe to review supplied work, proposed timeline for delivery of final piece
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