Nigel Beasley

A handbook for doctoral supervisors

Introduction Part 1: The Context 1. The Overall Context 2. The Institutional Context 3. The Disciplinary Context Part 2: Preparing the Ground 4. Recruitment and Selection 5. Working Relationships A. Candidates 6. Working Relationships B. Co-supervisors Part 3: Supporting the Research Project 7. Academic Guidance and Support 8. Encouraging Early Writing and Giving Feedback 9. Keeping the Project on Track and Monitoring Progression Part 4: Supporting the Candidate 10. Personal, Professional, Academic and Career Support 11. Responding to Diversity A. Domestic Candidates 12. Responding to Diversity B. International Candidates Part 5: Supporting Completion and Examination 13. Completion and Submission 14. Preparation for Examination 15. Examination Part 6: Evaluation and Dissemination 16. Evaluation and Dissemination Conclusions