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  • After the examination has been completed, all dissertations must be returned by the external examiner directly to the Convenor & Secretary of the Examining Board in the relevant Department of the School. Where the candidate has passed and if the dissertation is - according to the criteria described in paragraph (3) above - to be deposited in the National and/or the University library, the Chair/Convenor of the Examining Board must arrange with the student for any minor. [more]
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  • Candidates may submit their dissertation for examination in permanent hardback binding, in paperback binding with plastic overlay, or in temporary secure binding. (2) For the purposes of the examination, one copy of the submitted dissertation should be sent by the Department’s nominee directly to the external examiner, together with an Examination Result and Report form. (3) Taught Master's dissertations are no longer automatically deposited in the National. [more]
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  • Diagrams, maps and similar documents shall be submitted in a portfolio of reasonable size and shall bear the particulars stated to be necessary for the volume. Candidates may submit non-book material such as audio or video tapes with their thesis/dissertation, if such material forms a useful addition to, or explanation of, work contained in the written submission and if such material constitutes the most appropriate method of presenting the information concerned. Any. [more]
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  • In the case of all works which are to be deposited in libraries, the permanently bound volumes shall bear on the spine the surname and initials of the candidate, the full or abbreviated title of the work, the name of the degree for which it was submitted and the date of submission. This information shall be printed along the spine in such a way as to be readable when the volume is lying flat with the front cover uppermost. If the work consists of more than one volume the. [more]
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  • Taught Master’s degree dissertations which are to be deposited in the National Library or in the University library shall, on notification of successful candidates’ being released by Convenors of Examining Boards, be bound permanently, either as in (i) below, or in paperback binding with plastic overlay. Successful taught Master’s degree dissertations which are not to be deposited in the National Library or in the University library need to be bound. [more]
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  • Candidates submitting higher degree theses and dissertations or other approved form of submission for examination shall submit the required number of copies in temporary binding. Candidates submitting their work for examination in temporary binding are advised: (a) to ensure that temporary binding is sufficiently secure to withstand transit to and from the examiners; (b) that thesis/dissertation submitted for examination in temporary binding must bear on the front. [more]
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  • Time Limits for Dissertations Submission of your dissertation should take place on, or before, the deadline stipulated by your supervisor. Length of Dissertation The text of the dissertation should not normally exceed 20,000 words (excluding appendices and genuine footnotes). You may wish to note that, once you have submitted all of the required documents, the Convenor of the Examining Board (a member of staff in the Department/School of study) will send one typed. [more]
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  • Candidates who are not already graduates of the University of Wales are required, at the commencement of their scheme of research, to matriculate in the University. You should have received confirmation that you have matriculated. If you have not matriculated, or are uncertain of the situation, you are advised to seek advice from the School Registrar. (Staff Candidates who are not graduates of University of Wales are also required to matriculate.) Unfortunately,. [more]
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  • (i) Two copies of your dissertation for consideration by examination board. (ii) The required declaration, statements, signatures and summary (pink sheet) – a copy of this sheet should be incorporated on a single page at the beginning of the dissertation and signed in the appropriate sections. (iii) A completed Gold certificate confirming that you have matriculated (see note 1) and have discharged all of your financial obligations. This will be. [more]
    by leanneloach10,  Education & Reference 
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  • Study Advice Tutors offer advice to students on a range of study skills areas such as essay/report writing, Harvard referencing, critical thinking, reading strategies, note taking, revision techniques, presentation skills, dissertations, punctuation skills and time management. The Study Advice Service is for anyone who wants to improve and develop their study skills. Students can also book a tutor to watch a practise presentation where verbal and written feedback is. [more]
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  • The student demonstrates a moderate level of thinking and reasoning skills – prerequisite for evaluation and problem solving. An attempt is made to engage in critical & analytical thinking through theoretical discourse as explored in the theoretical domain. The student must show a moderate level of personal judgement, interpretation and understanding – making explicit that there are elements of uncertainty and self regulation in critical thinking.. [more]
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