Loading...
Supporting Doctoral Candidates through Completion and Final Examination
Publication Date
2024-05-14
End of Embargo
Supervisor
Rights
©2024 The Author(s). This is an Open Access article distributed under the Creative Commons CC-BY license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Peer-Reviewed
Yes
Open Access status
openAccess
Accepted for publication
2024-05-11
Institution
Department
Awarded
Embargo end date
Collections
Files
Loading...
riches-suman_2024.pdf
Adobe PDF, 242.32 KB
Additional title
Abstract
Completion and final examination comprise the final stages of a doctoral program and represent the culmination of the doctoral candidates’ years of research. In this entry, completion is defined as the writing and submission of a doctoral thesis, and final examination is defined as the viva voce. Over the years, the format and scope of doctoral degrees has expanded and a variety of formats are now offered. In addition to the traditional research-only doctoral degree, professional, practice-based, and new route programs also contain a taught element alongside research. However, the creation of a substantive thesis or practice-based alternative addressing a novel research question is common to all. In contrast, processes and formats of viva voces vary across the globe. These range from private, closed-door defenses to assessed or ritualistic public defense presentations. For both completion and final examination, there are many practical and psychological hurdles that need to be navigated in order for the candidate to attain their doctoral degree. This entry will highlight these aspects as well as provide evidence-based guidance for supervisors in supporting their doctoral candidates through these daunting final stages.
Version
Published version
Citation
Riches-Suman K (2024) Supporting Doctoral Candidates through Completion and Final Examination. Encyclopedia. 4 (2): 836-846.
Link to publisher’s version
Link to published version
Link to Version of Record
Type
Article