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The Flinders Higher Degree by Research (HDR) examination process is outlined in the HDR Examination Procedures.
Amending your thesis in response to examiner comments is an important part of the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) examination process.
A reference list contains references cited in the thesis. A bibliography includes other sources the author has consulted.
Examiners of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis are asked to recommend one of the following outcomes
As outlined in the HDR Examination Procedures, you can request a review of your examination result in the following circumstances.
The Flinders Higher Degree by Research (HDR) examination process does not currently include an oral defence.
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Examination Procedures outline the process and criteria for selecting examiners.
HDR students whose research project changes significantly from the one proposed at the commencement of candidature must apply to change the project. T...
Yes. Provided the HDR Thesis Rules are met, you can include co-authored publications in your PhD by Prior Published Work thesis.
Yes. Your Flinders email will remain active for 12 months after you graduate.
While we can’t predict how long your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis examination will take, the following guidance may be helpful in your planning.
Refer to the Flinders Library guidance to ensure your final Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis complies with copyright requirements.
Engaging a paid, professional editor for your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis is permitted, provided you follow the HDR Thesis Rules.
You are required to put the final draft of your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis through iThenticate.
You can claim up to $500 towards the cost of thesis editing and optional printing and binding of your final Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.
The Flinders HDR Thesis Rules set out the requirements for your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.
Students can include publications in their Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis provided the HDR Thesis rules are met.
The HDR Thesis Rules set out the requirements for including co-authored publications in your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.
The HDR Thesis Rules outline the presentation and content requirements for all HDR theses, including a PhD by Prior Published Work.
It is important to acknowledge any help given or work carried out by another person or organisation in editing your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.
An ‘Intention to Submit’ is an optional milestone for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, completed by submitting a short form in Inspire.
If you are a PhD student, you can start using the title "Dr" once your degree has been conferred by Flinders University.
You are still a student of Flinders University while your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis is being examined.
Make sure you check your Flinders email address while your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis is under examination.
You must obtain permission from co-authors if you include their work in your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis, by completing a Co-authorship form.
Make sure you understand the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Thesis Rules and Inspire Thesis Submission process.
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A Co-authorship form is not required if you are the sole author. Refer to the HDR Thesis Rules for details about including publications in your thesis.
Examiners are asked to review the course rules for the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis they are examining.
Refer to the HDR Thesis Rules and guidance when employing an editor to review your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.
The HDR Thesis Rules outline the layout requirements for your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis. We’ve also provided a template to help you.
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Examination Procedures outline the process when examiner recommendations are divergent.
You are required to submit a digital copy of your final Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis to the Flinders Library.
You will receive an email notification from Inspire when your results are available.
For letters regarding your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis examination, please contact the HDR Exams team
Your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) will be conferred after you have completed the academic requirements.
You will need to re-enrol in your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) to revise your thesis based on examiners’ feedback, and resubmit for examination.
Tips for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students for writing your 150-word thesis summary for graduation.
The HDR Thesis Rules set out the requirements for including publications in your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) examination process is outlined in the Flinders HDR Examination Procedures.
In accordance with the Flinders HDR Examination Procedures, your examiners must remain confidential from the point of nomination…
You can request an embargo when uploading your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis to the library.
Yes, students can publish research during their Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidature.
Please advise if there’s someone you don’t want to examine your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis when completing your Intention to Submit milestone.
Refer to the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Thesis Rules and thesis template for guidance on what to include in your thesis title page.
Your supervisor can indicate that a confidentiality agreement is required when they nominate your examiners in Inspire.
You may incur fees if you need to re-enrol in your Higher Degree by Research (HDR), depending on your circumstances.
Plan ahead and book early (at least 1 month in advance) if you decide to engage an editor to review your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) thesis.