SUPERVISION AN OVERVIEW FOR

NEW PLAYERS

John Shepherd SM&GS

RMIT University Slide 2

Choosing A Topic

• Fits into APA/University time frame?

• Sufficient Standard?

• Original Contribution?

• Interest to Student?

• Do-able by Student?

• Supported by School/University?

• Suitable Co-supervisor?

• Cross-disciplinary?

• Career Prospects?

RMIT University Slide 3

Organizing the Project• First, Catch Your Student

• Funding; Support

• Paperwork

• Background Reading

• Preparatory Tools

• Plans ‘B’

RMIT University Slide 4

Success in the Project• Plan Ahead : Set Targets

• Select a Co-Supervisor Carefully

• A Place to Sit

• A New Experience

• Meet the Student Regularly

• Avoid Periods of Inactivity : Continuity

• Keep the Student Informed

• Listen to the Student

• Outside Work : Warning Signs

RMIT University Slide 5

Success in the Project• Outside Study : Warning Signs

• Co-publication En Route

• Conference Attendance

• Seminars

• A Role Model

• Oversee Thesis Writing

• Select Examiners Carefully

• Enjoy the Process