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A PhD by Prior Publication is examined in the same was as a standard PhD, with two external examiners of international standing reviewing the thesis. ...
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules In addition to the relevant publications intended for examination, and all the matters listed in the HDR Thesis Rules 3 to ...
Multi-author papers may be included within a thesis; however, you are expected to be the primary author of these papers. A clear statement is requir...
If you are a PhD student, you are able to use "Dr" once your degree has been conferred by Flinders University. The conferral process occurs ...
Yes, you can claim up to $500 towards the cost of thesis editing and optional printing and binding of the final thesis copy. For reimbursement please ...
Please email hdr.exams@flinders.edu.au detailing what you require to be included in the letter.
If you received two D reports you will need to re-enrol in your degree and make more substantial changes to your thesis, based on the feedback from th...
Yes, you can keep your email for 12 months after you graduate. Refer to Student Email FAQs.
Examiners may recommend that you make minor (B) or major amendments (C) to your HDR thesis. Amending your thesis is part of the HDR examination ...
You should refer to the Course Rule for the PhD by Prior Published Work and the FAQs.
There is a template for your thesis' title page available on the Office of Graduate Research's Examination Forms page.
Higher Degree by Research students may claim a thesis allowance of up to $500, to assist with the cost of the production of your thesis. The claim may...
You are required to put the final draft of your thesis through TurnItIn and provide the report to your supervisor to review. This helps to ensure ther...
Engagement of a paid, professional editor for your HDR thesis is permitted, on the following conditions:the editing is undertaken before the final ver...
Each examiner has the option of recommending the following grades:A: The degree should be awarded, subject to satisfying any coursework requireme...
Your supervisor should submit Nomination of Examiners forms in Inspire three months before you submit your thesis. These forms will recommend two...
We recommend that you start preparing for submission at least 1 month before your submission date. If you have any co-authored publications that you h...
A bibliography includes both references that are cited in the thesis and other sources which the author has consulted and are considered important....
If you receive a revise and resubmit (D) grade you may be required to pay fees if you need to re-enrol in your degree. This can be discussed with...
Every HDR student is required to complete a research thesis. Your thesis will be examined (reviewed and graded) by two external and independent examin...
You need to apply to graduate as soon as you submit your thesis for examination and graduation applications open online. If you have applied to ...
Publication chapters should be conceptually linked to the chapters before and after and follow a logical sequence. In addition, theses with a high pro...
Your thesis will be sent out after your nominated examiners and thesis submission have been approved.An examiner is given 8 weeks to examine your thes...
If both your examiners' recommendations are A, B or C the Dean of Graduate Research will normally recommend your degree be awarded subject to completi...
No. To complete your degree you will need to upload a final digital copy of your thesis to the library. You will be given instructions on how to ...
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules
By email from the Office of Graduate Research to your Flinders University email account.Examiners reports will be attached to your email and your supe...
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules.
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules for how to layout your thesis and what must be included. Your thesis must be in PDF format. We do not ...
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules Clause 7 for more detailed instructions.Publications: Must contribute to the overall theme of the work and be conc...
Yes. You are required to obtain permission from any co-authors to include their work in your thesis. Co-authors can give their permission via the Co-a...
Refer to your course rules.  You can also review a template of the report form which we ask examiners to complete, this is available at exam...
If your research proposal has been published, including online, then it is a good idea to cite your research proposal.
You can appeal your examination grade to the Student Appeals Committee if you fall into one of the categories below:(i) you received divergent results...
Editors can be very busy and book up quickly. You should book in an editor at least one month in advance of when you require the work done. ...
We recommend that you use this time to take a break, connect with family and friends, work on publications, obtain work experience and, if you haven’t...
HDR students whose research project changes significantly from the one proposed at the commencement of candidature must apply to change the project, t...
Yes. Publications or significant sections of them, may be included in your thesis provided they contribute to the overall theme of the thesis and...
Yes, you are still a student of Flinders University and will have access to your email, the library, HDR Central and other resources. You will ne...
Your examiners will remain confidential from the point of nomination by your supervisor. The names of your examiner may be released once the examinati...
As a higher degree by research student you have a right to provide your supervisor with the names of any people who you do not wish to examine yo...
Currently there is no oral defence as part of the Flinders University HDR examination process. However, you will be able to gain experience and advice...
Many publishers list what you can do under a rights retained by the author section of the publishing agreement. If you don’t have a copy of the agreem...
Your examiner will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement before they are provided with your thesis for examination.
Many publishers list what you can do under a rights retained by the author section of the publishing agreement. If you don’t have a copy of the agreem...
Yes. It is important to include an acknowledgement of the help given or work carried out by another person or organisation in editing your thesis...
Yes. Flinders University encourages you to publish research from your thesis prior to submission, provided this activity does not detract fr...
It is useful to include a list of all your publications as an appendix in your thesis or included in the thesis after the declaration page.
Refer to the HDR Thesis Rules.
Once any amendments to your thesis have been approved by the Dean of Graduate Research you will be sent an email with instructions on how to upload th...
Multi-author papers may be included within a thesis, provided: You (the student) are the primary author; There is a clear statement in prose for ...
If you are the sole author of a publication and you include material from the published work in your thesis then you will need to reference the w...
Employing an editor to review your HDR thesis is a private arrangement between you and the editor.The National Editors Directory can help yo...
The intention to submit milestone is completed in Inspire.  It is not compulsory but strongly recommended and does not take long.  You can u...
All students will be asked to write their own thesis summary for graduation.  This will be required to be uploaded to Inspire when you submit you...