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Type: | Conference paper |
Title: | Postgraduate induction: Emerging evidence from a discipline-based program |
Author: | Adams, K. Zander, A. |
Citation: | Proceedings of the Australian Universities Quality Forum 2004 : quality in a time of change Adelaide, Australia 7-9 July 2004 / Rob Carmichael (ed.): pp.160-164 |
Publisher: | Australian Universities Quality Agency |
Publisher Place: | Melbourne, Virctoria |
Issue Date: | 2004 |
ISBN: | 1877090336 |
Conference Name: | Australian Universities Quality Forum (3rd : 2004 : Adelaide, Australia) |
Editor: | Carmichael, R. |
Statement of Responsibility: | Karen Adams and Anthony Zander |
Abstract: | This paper describes the process of developing a structured induction program for postgraduate research students. The program curriculum attempts to make explicit elements of research and professional cultures in the field of Mechanical Engineering, and to foster the skills and knowledge needed by students to participate in them. Initial findings from surveys of students and staff reveal that the program has succeeded in improving students’ research communication and general progression through candidature. They also suggest that students appear to be showing less initiative in their approach to research, a finding that has particular relevance to the Engineering profession. |
Description (link): | http://www.auqa.edu.au/auqf/pastfora/2004/program/day2.htm |
Published version: | http://www.auqa.org.au/auqf/pastfora/2004/program/papers/Zander.pdf |
Appears in Collections: | Adelaide Graduate Centre publications Aurora harvest 2 |
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