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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...
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 ...
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...
There is a template for your thesis' title page available on the Office of Graduate Research's Examination Forms page.
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 ...
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. ...
You should refer to the Course Rule for the PhD by Prior Published Work and the FAQs.
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...
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 ...
Each examiner has the option of recommending the following grades:A: The degree should be awarded, subject to satisfying any coursework requireme...
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...
Engagement of a paid, professional editor for your HDR thesis is permitted, on the following conditions: the editing is undertaken before the final...
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...
Yes, you can keep your email for 12 months after you graduate. Refer to Student Email FAQs.
Your thesis will be sent out after your nominated examiners and thesis submission have been approved. An examiner is given 6 weeks to examine yo...
A bibliography includes both references that are cited in the thesis and other sources which the author has consulted and are considered important....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Most journals will have a policy describing whether an author can reuse one of their articles in their thesis or other future publication. Consult the...
The university only accepts digital copies of theses. After your thesis has been examined, you will be provided with information on how to submit a di...
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...
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...
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...
Your supervisor should submit Nomination of Examiners forms in Inspire three months before you submit your thesis. These forms will recommend two...
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules
Every HDR student is required to complete a research thesis. Your thesis will be examined (reviewed and graded) by two external and independent examin...
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...
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 HDR Thesis Rules.
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...
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...
Publication chapters should be conceptually linked to the chapters before and after and follow a logical sequence. In addition, theses with a high pro...
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 ...
Yes. Flinders University encourages you to publish research from your thesis prior to submission, provided this activity does not detract fr...
Refer to your course rules.  You can also review a questions on the report form which we ask examiners to complete, this is available a...
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...
Your examiner will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement before they are provided with your thesis for examination.
Refer to HDR Thesis Rules Clause 7 for more detailed instructions.Publications: Must contribute to the overall theme of the work and be conc...
HDR students whose research project changes significantly from the one proposed at the commencement of candidature must apply to change the project, t...
If your research proposal has been published, including online, then it is a good idea to cite your research proposal.
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. ...
Your examiners will remain confidential from the point of nomination by your supervisor. The names of your examiner may be released once the examinati...
Yes. Publications or significant sections of them, may be included in your thesis provided they contribute to the overall theme of the thesis and...
Multi-author papers may be included within a thesis, provided: You (the student) are the primary author; There is a clear statement in prose ...
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
Refer to the HDR Thesis Rules.
The intention to submit milestone is completed in Inspire.  It is not compulsory but strongly recommended and does not take long.  You can u...