(1) This Proceure establishes the required actions for the preparation, submission and examination of a Master of Research (MRes) Thesis. The Research Degree Subcommittee (RDSC) of the Research and Research Training Committee (RRTC) reviews and recommends actions to the Research and Research Training Committee in relation to the thesis preparation, submission and examination process. (2) This Procedure applies to the preparation, submission and examination requirements for the thesis component of the MRes. (3) Refer to the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy. (4) This procedure requires actions by the following: (5) Prepare the thesis in accordance with the Higher Degree Research Rules and the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy. (6) Discuss the examination process with the candidate approximately two (2) months before the expected thesis submission date and give the candidate an opportunity to discuss the names of any persons the candidate does not wish to examine the thesis and ensure they are not nominated as an examiner. (7) Contact possible examiners to ascertain their availability to examine the thesis. (8) Submit an electronic nomination to the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research for review and approval. This normally includes a list of two (2) examiners. (9) Certify in writing that the thesis has been prepared in accordance with the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy and includes an abstract of approximately 200-300 words. (10) If the MRes Supervisor declines to certify in writing that the thesis meets all the University preparation requirements, a candidate may submit a thesis for examination against the advice of the MRes Supervisor, to the Head of Department. The Head of Department will receive and review the submission and make an appropriate recommendation to the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research for decision. (11) Review and endorse the list of nominated examiners. (12) Certify that the examination panel conforms to all the requirements of the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy. (13) Approve the examination panel. (14) Prepare the thesis in accordance with the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy. (15) Discuss the names of anyone they do not wish to examine the thesis with the MRes Supervisor. (16) Submit the thesis and other required forms in PDF format. (17) A candidate who does not submit their thesis by their expected work submission date will be penalised one (1) percentage point from their final MRes thesis grade per calendar day until their thesis is submitted. (18) In the case of a thesis re-submitted for examination, the candidate must also submit a detailed report outlining the exact changes made to the thesis during the period of re- enrolment (Corrections Report) for consideration and approval by the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research. (19) Review and approve thesis and Abstract. (20) Upload the MRes thesis to iThenticate* and generate an iThenticate originality report. [* NOTE: The use of iThenticate is not yet mandatory for MRes examination.] (21) Review the iThenicate originality report in line with the Graduate Research iThenticate Procedure. (22) Forward the thesis and associated documents for consideration and approval by the Head of Department (or nominee) and Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research and forward to HDRO. (23) In the case of a re-submission, review the documentation and determine if the thesis is approved for re-examination. (24) Forward the thesis (and any relevant examination information) to approved examiners electronically. (25) Administer the thesis examination process electronically including reporting on progress to the MRes Supervisor and the candidate. (26) Receive examiner reports and: (27) Receive the examiner reports from the HDRO Officer. (28) Examine the reports (with or without consultation with the MRes Supervisor and Department MRes Advisor or nominees) and: (29) Approve that the thesis be sent to a third examiner. (30) Forward the thesis (and any relevant examination information) to the third examiner electronically. (31) Receive the third examiner’s report and forward with the original two examiner reports to the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research. (32) Receive the examiner reports and forward to the MRes Supervisor for a written response. (33) Provides written response and recommendation of examination outcome to Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research. (34) Receive the written response from the MRes Supervisor and convene a panel consisting of the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research, Departmental MRes Director / Advisor, a Departmental MRes Director / Advisor from another Faculty and a researcher in a cognate discipline outside the Department of the candidate’s enrolment to recommend a percentage outcome based on all three reports and recommended outcome for the thesis examination (see also Schedule 3 - HDR Thesis Examination Criteria). (35) Reviews, endorses and forwards to RDSC the written recommendation of the panel. (36) Determine the recommendation to RRTC in accordance with the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy: (37) Advise the candidate of the outcome of the determination by RDSC and RRTC referred to above as follows: (38) If advised that the degree is to be awarded, submit the final version of the thesis electronically. (39) If advised that corrections are required, prepare and submit the corrections report electronically within one (1) month of notification of the outcome. (40) A candidate who does not submit their corrections report and corrected thesis within the required time period will be deemed to have not satisfied the requirements for the award of the degree. (41) Candidate may appeal a decision relating to the award of MRes degree in accordance with the Academic Appeals Policy. Appeals on this basis are limited to procedural grounds only. Students have twenty (20) working days to submit an appeal following notification of the decision. (42) Review corrections undertaken and make a recommendation to RDSC of the examination outcome. (43) Note the recommendation of the Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research of the examination outcome, and recommend to RRTC that the requirements of the Degree have either been met or not met. (44) RDSC may, in its discretion, approve a thesis moratorium on application from the candidate and recommendation from the Faculty Executive Dean. If approved, the thesis will not be available for publication in the University online thesis repository until after the expiry of a period which shall not exceed three (3) years in total. Requests of up to twelve months per application will be considered. (45) Determine that requirements for the MRes award have been satisfied. (46) Forward the electronic copy of the thesis to the Library. (47) Nil. (48) Definitions specific to this Procedure are contained in the Graduate Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Policy.Master of Research Thesis Preparation, Submission and Examination Procedure
Section 1 - Purpose
Scope
Section 2 - Policy
Section 3 - Procedures
Responsibilities and Required Actions
Candidate
MRes Supervisor
Head of Department
Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research or Faculty MRes Director
Candidate
MRes Supervisor
RDSC
HDRO Officer
Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research
Chair of RDSC
Procedure for a Third Examiner of an MRes Thesis
HDRO Officer (where a third examiner is appointed)
Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research (where a third examiner is appointed)
MRes Supervisor (where a third examiner is appointed)
Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research (where a third examiner is appointed)
RDSC (in all cases)
HDRO Officer (in all cases)
Candidate
Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research (where corrections required)
RDSC (where corrections required)
Research and Research Training Committee
HDRO Officer
Section 4 - Guidelines
Section 5 - Definitions
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