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Graduate Research Orientation 2 0 1 7

presented by

Assoc Prof Brendan Luyt Programme Director, PhD and Masters by Research

Graduate Research Programmes Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information

11 August 2017

Contact Persons

• Dr. Mark CENITE

Associate Chair (Academic) Email: Tmark@ntu.edu.sg Assoc Prof. Brendan LUYT Programme Director, Graduate Research Programmes (PhD and MARes)* Email: Brendan@ntu.edu.sg

• Ms. Joanne QUEK

Manager, Graduate Studies Email: joanne_quek@ntu.edu.sg

• Mr. Daniel YEO

Assistant Manager, Graduate Studies Email: dcwyeo@ntu.edu.sg

• Ms. Krystal KWAN

Executive, Graduate Studies Email: krystalkwan@ntu.edu.sg *Other Graduate Research Programmes Committee Members:

• Assoc Prof. Dion Goh
• Asst Prof. Nuri Kim
• Asst Prof. Edson

New Research Students – August 2017 Intake

No. Student Office Unit 1 Ms Gao Yang PhD

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2 Ms Jeanette Orminski PhD

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3 Ms Jocelin Lam Master of Communication Studies

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Graduate Research Programmes at WKWSCI: GOALS

Holistic Leaning Experience

• More than learning to solve a problem; contribute to knowledge about human nature
• Foster independence and initiative
• Foster collaboration with faculty and other students
• Learn about inter-related fields through seminar presentations
• Hone communication skills in writing and presentations

Characteristics

• Global outlook with an Asian perspective
• Potential integration of IS and CS perspectives
• Resources for graduate research students

• Make significant intellectual contributions to the body of knowledge in your

chosen field.

• Conduct empirical research and think analytically.
• Be confident to lead a research team and think strategically.
• Apply critical thinking to various fields besides your chosen one.
• Communicate effectively - both orally and in written form.

Graduate Research Programmes at WKWSCI: GOALS Upon successful completion of the WKWSCI programme, you will be able to:

Graduate Research Programmes at WKWSCI: GOALS

• Masters: Successfully enter and excel in a top-ranked PhD programme

anywhere in the world.

• PhD: Become a successful faculty member with a foundation of strong

teaching skills, valuable ongoing publications and a developing research agenda, with a trajectory to be an eventual leader in the field.

Overview of WKWSCI

• History

Started in 1993

• Former Five Divisions

Journalism & Publishing Broadcast & Cinema Studies Public & Promotional Communication Communication Research Information Studies

• Faculty and Staff

50 Full-Time, 38 Part-Time, 2 Adjunct Faculty 9 Technical, 24 Administrative and 22 Research Staff

• Student Enrolment

~700 undergraduate students, ~400 graduate coursework students ~14 Masters by research students ~45 PhD students

Research Centres & Research Labs

Program Overview

• Coursework

– Courses – Standards – Registration

• Teaching Assistantships
• Research
• Confirmation
• Thesis and Defense
• Committees

– Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) – Examination committees

Curriculum Structure for Research Students

For PhD students 8 courses within NTU and/or NIE comprised of:

• 3 WKWSCI core courses in philosophy, theory, and research methods
• Additional methods course
• 2 doctoral elective courses in WKWSCI
• 2 cognate courses from other graduate programmes

For Masters by Research students 4 courses within NTU and/or NIE comprised of:

• 3 WKWSCI core courses in philosophy, theory, and research methods
• Additional course with advice of supervisor
• Up to 2 more courses (optional, recommended)

Full-time PhD students under scholarship are required to complete HWG702 University Teaching for Teaching Assistants course before 18th month of candidature. Students who do not meet the exemption criteria set by Language and Communication Centre (LCC) will also need to complete HWG703Graduate English. All students are expectedto attend seminars & symposia organized by the School.**

Coursework

PhD/MA Coursework Requirements -- General

• The first 6 courses must be completed by the confirmation exam (end
• f the 18th month/3rd semester) for PhD student
• The first 3 courses must be completed by the confirmation exam (end
• f the 12th month/2nd semester) for MA student
• PhD Students who are not exempted must also complete HWG703,

Graduate English.

• Full-time PhD students must also complete HWG702, Teaching

Assistants Module, by confirmation (increasing stipends)

PhD/MA Coursework Requirements -- General

PhD Student

• Maintain cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5 or greater.
• Attain at least Grade Point 2.50 (grade C+) in every course
• Attain a minimum Term GPA (TGPA) of 3.50

MA Student

• Maintain cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or greater.
• Attain at least Grade Point 2.50 (grade C+) in every course
• Attain a minimum Term GPA (TGPA) of 3.00

PhD/MA Coursework Requirements -- Distribution

• Core Courses

– A9011 Philosophy of Research (to be completed by confirmation) – A9012 Communication Theory OR A9013 Conceptual Foundations

• f Information (to be completed by confirmation)

PhD/MA Coursework Requirements -- Distribution

• Research Methods

– A9014 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Communication and Information OR A9015 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Communication and Information (to be completed by confirmation) – Additional course relevant to research method course inside or

• utside the School

PhD/MA Coursework Requirements -- Distribution

• Doctoral electives within School (2)

– Ideally, one offered each semester

• Cognate electives (2)

– Meaningful and cogent sequence of courses on a topic or subdiscipline – Outside the School – Chosen by student and supervisor, with letter pending approved request to Doctoral Committee

PhD Coursework Requirements -- Sequencing

• Students may order their coursework by semesters several ways
• As long as they complete 6 courses in the first 3 semesters

Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 1 1 1

PhD Coursework Requirements -- Exemptions

• Students may petition to substitute a specific previously-completed

graduate-level course for any one of the core courses and/or research methods, pending approved request to Doctoral Committee

• Can lower requirements by as many as 2 courses, or allow student to

take 2 extra courses (maximum 10 courses), pending approved request to Associate Provost (Graduate Education)

• Students must still complete 6 courses by confirmation

Course Schedule 2017/2018 Semester 1

Course Course Coordinator Class Schedule & Venue A9011 Philosophy of Research Assoc Prof. Benjamin Detenber Commence Date: Monday, 14 August 2017, 5pm to 8pm WKWSCI Conference Room, Level 4 A9012 Communication Theory Assoc Prof. Jung Younbo Commence Date: 16 August 2017, Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm WKWSCI Conference Room, Level 4 A9013 Conceptual Foundations of Information Assoc Prof. Brendan Luyt Commence Date: 15 August 2017, Tuesday, 5pm to 8pm WKWSCI Conference Room, Level 4 A9102 Human Information Behavior Assoc Prof. Joanna Sin Commence Date: 17 August 2017, Thursday, 5pm to 8pm WKWSCI Level 4 Meeting Room

Course Registration

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Course Registration

TA (teaching assistant) Requirements

• All students on research scholarship are required to perform TA duties.
• Direct and indirect teaching
• Admin
• Research support
• Six to ten hours a week (NPGS awardees have a greater hours)
• Assessed as part of yearly progress report
• Make yourself easy to find
• Communicate with supervisors about difficulties and conflicting demands in

advance

Research Expectations

• The primary focus of graduate study; why you’re here

– Build experience and insight of how to ask and answer questions – Gain strategic know-how and develop sensibilities – Generate and disseminate knowledge through publication

• High-quality research is paramount

– What you are enabled to do now will be your best opportunity ever

• Opportunities: Seek them

– Work with your supervisor (or his/her designee) frequently & consistently at least 6 hours per week on average

• Aside from thesis
• Aside from TA work

– Work with other students – Work with other Profs

You will be evaluated on research quality and quantity

1st - 6th Month Research Proposal & Research Topic Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) for PhD student Supervisor (TAC Coordinator) Within 8 Months Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) 12th Month Yearly Progress Report 18th Month Confirmation Exam: Submit Confirmation Report and Oral Presentation 24th & 36th Month Yearly Progress Report 48th Month Thesis Submission for Examination 48th - 60th Month

Upon Admission to PhD programme

Co-supervisor & 2 TAC members (minimum 2 NTU members and 1 member from another School or external

• rganization)

Hardbound Thesis Submission and Conferment of Degree

1st - 48th Month

TA Work for School if student is under scholarship

Additional Coursework as required

After Confirmation of PhD Candidature After Submission of Thesis

Revisions to Thesis (after 1st and 2nd examination by examiners) Student's Oral Exam

Coursework Completion: 6+ courses

1st - 18th Month

1st - 6th Month Research Proposal & Research Topic 12th Month Confirmation Exam: Submit Confirmation Report and Oral Presentation 24th Month Thesis Submission for Examination

Additional Coursework as required

24th - 36th Month

After Submission of Thesis

Revisions to Thesis (after 1st and 2nd examination by examiners) Hardbound Thesis Submission and Conferment of Degree TA Work for School if student is under scholarship

Upon Admission to Master's by Research programme

1st - 12th Month

Coursework Completion: 3+ courses

1st - 24th Month

After Confirmation of Master's Candidature

TAC Main Supervisor Co-Supervisor (if applicable) Internal TAC member External TAC member

Notes:

• All TAC members must have PhD degree.
• Main supervisor is the TAC coordinator.
• Internal member is within the School.
• External member is outside the School or outside NTU.

Thesis Advisory Committee Composition for PhD student

Confirmation Panel

Chairperson (outside TAC)

TAC member (Internal/ External) Independent Reviewer (outside TAC ) Main Supervisor/ Co-Supervisor (if applicable)

Confirmation Panel Composition for PhD student

Notes:

• TAC is a separate committee from confirmation panel.
• At least one TAC member (but not supervisor) can be a member of the confirmation

panel.

• Chairperson of confirmation panel is appointed by Chair of School.

Confirmation Panel

Chairperson (outside TAC)

Independent Reviewer (outside TAC ) Main Supervisor/ Co-Supervisor (if applicable)

Confirmation Panel Composition for MA student

Notes:

• TAC is a separate committee from confirmation panel.
• At least one TAC member (but not supervisor) can be a member of the confirmation

panel.

• Chairperson of confirmation panel is appointed by Chair of School.

Examination Panel Examiner (can be TAC member

• Internal)

External Examiner (outside NTU) External Examiner (outside NTU)

Appointment of Thesis Examiners for PhD Student

Notes:

• Supervisor and co-supervisor cannot be examiners.
• TAC member can act as internal examiner, and supervisor will only nominate 2

external examiners outside NTU.

Examination Panel Examiner (can be TAC member

• Internal)

External Examiner (outside NTU)

Appointment of Thesis Examiners for MA Student

Notes:

• Supervisor and co-supervisor cannot be examiners.
• TAC member can act as internal examiner, and supervisor will only nominate 1

external examiner outside NTU.

Oral Exam Panel

Chairperson (outside TAC) Internal Examiner (can be TAC member within School) External Examiner (can be TAC member

• utside School)

Supervisor (observer)

Appointment of Oral Exam Panel for PhD student

Notes:

• Chairperson of oral exam panel is appointed by the Chair of School.
• Independent examiner represents the external examiner. He can be TAC member
• utside the School.
• Supervisor can only act as observer.

Financial Guidelines and Expectations

Stipend Payback after Confirmation Exam

• Students who are late in their confirmation, e.g. after 18 or 24 months, will
• nly be entitled to max 6 months of stipend to be paid back.
• E.g., if you are supposed to be confirmed by the 18th month but only

managed to do so by the 26th month, which is 8 months later than the deadline, you will only receive a back pay of 6 months stipend. The remaining 2 months will be forfeited. Scholarship Refund

• For students admitted from AY2014/2015 intake onwards, NTU reserves the

right to terminate the award and seek refund of an amount equivalent to the total emoluments received by the scholar under the scholarship

Guidelines and Expectations

Office Hours

• Students should keep regular office hours if not on leave.
• Students should seek consent from supervisors if they do not come to office.
• Students should be readily contactable (via email or phone) if they are not in

the office during office hours, and in any event are expected to respond promptly to communications from supervisors or school administrators. Expectations

• Students should observe academic integrity and procedures for declaration of

authorship in their course of research throughout their candidature. Details on academic integrity policy and declaration of authorship form can be found at http://www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Graduate/Pages/AcademicInt egrityforGrad.aspx

• Students should fulfill TA duties assigned by the School and meet the

requirements of their reporting faculty.

• Students should fulfill exam invigilation duties assigned by the School during

mid-term and semester examinations.

Information Literacy Programme for 1st Year PG Research Students

• NTU has recently introduced the requirement of an information literacy

seminar for all first-year postgraduate research students.

• This compulsory seminar, Information Research and Management for

Postgraduate Research Students, is aimed at providing all postgraduate research students with a strong foundational knowledge of current resources, tools, methods and practices in undertaking research in a digital information environment.

• The seminar is offered by the Library and it will provide you with information

research strategies and tools that can benefit you during your course of research and study.

• To learn more about this seminar, viewing the schedule and registration,

WKWSCI Graduate Studies Team will send you an email on NTU Information Literacy Requirements.

• Next seminar commences on Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 2pm to 5pm.

https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/lib-learning/workshops/

Guidelines and Expectations

Seminar Attendance Guidelines for PhD/MA student

• All research students (regardless of batches) are required to attend at least

10 seminars per year or 5 seminars per semester.

• This guideline is applicable to both full-time and part-time students

regardless of funding. Presentation to Thesis Advisory Centre (TAC) before confirmation report submission for PhD student

• It is compulsory for you to schedule your presentation to the TAC before you

submit your confirmation report. Research Scholarship Renewal Requirement

Guidelines and Expectations

Student who passed QE Student who has not passed his/her QE 1. Seminar Attendance: 10 per academic year 1. Seminar Attendance: 10 per academic year 2. Presentation to TAC before submitting confirmation report

Vacation Leave Guidelines

• Students are not allowed to take leave during semester time, and must

ensure that they fulfill TA duties for supervisors/faculty.

• 21 days of vacation leave per year given to students. Rollover of

unconsumed leave to the following year is not allowed.

• Special provision of up to 2 days can be allowed during semester time for

students who need to take leave for urgent reasons. Conference Funding Guidelines

• Full-time PhD students are eligible to apply for 2 trips during their

candidature.

• Full-time MA students are eligible to apply for 1 trip during their candidature.
• Conference funding is based on School’s guidelines for airfare and

subsistence allowance. Research Grant Guidelines

• Research students may apply for research grant amounting to $3,000 per

candidature.

• Students are required to submit grant proposal and application during

School’s grant call period to apply for funding.

Guidelines and Expectations

Student Activities

Summer Programme Possibilities

• July 2018 (Application opens in Apr to May 2018)
• Quantitative Methods of Social Sciences, Social Science and Data Analysis
• University of Michigan, University of Essex
• Sponsorship from school, competitive basis

Annual PhD Symposium

• November 2017
• Deadline for submission of papers (exact date to be confirmed by host

university)

• Competitive selection

Student Activities

• Activities organised by students and/or graduate programme office
• Previous: moon cake festival, mid-semester dialogue, research open house

and other publicity roadshows/events, end of semester gathering, mid- semester gathering

• Take initiative to organise for all PhD students
• Possible funding from the programme