Lite Bite - Supervising Research Projects

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Roles of a Supervisor
3. What a Supervisor should NOT do
4. Planning the project
5. Induction
6. Progressing
7. Finishing
8. Quiz
9. Further Information

Quiz

1

Which of the following statements about research supervision are correct? a) a) Supervisors should carry out most of the research themselves b) b) Students should not be able to ask for help during the project c) c) A regular communication strategy should be agreed at the start of the project d) d) Supervisors should ensure resources and information is available for the student CorrectIncorrectYour answer has been saved.

2

Which of the following statements about research supervision are correct? a) a) Finding out about ethical guidelines are the students sole responsibility b) b) Students should design their own format for the dissertation c) c) Supervisors should write the first draft of the dissertation d) d) Supervisors should stick to the proofreading policy adopted by the university CorrectIncorrectYour answer has been saved.

3

Which of the following statements about research supervision are correct? a) a) Students should write their own SMART action plans b) b) Supervisors should write SMART action plans with the student c) c) Supervisors and students should meet every day d) d) Supervisors and students should have regular progress meetings as discussed in the initial introductory meeting CorrectIncorrectYour answer has been saved.

University of Leeds, School of Medicine

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