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 #05-11 Ms Gao Yang 1 PhD cubicle 2 #05-13 Ms Jeanette Orminski 2 PhD cubicle 2 #05-14 Ms Jocelin Lam 3 Master of Communication Studies cubicle 4
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
Graduate Research Programmes at WKWSCI: GOALS Upon successful completion of the WKWSCI programme, you will be able to : • 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 • 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
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Program Overview • Coursework – Courses – Standards – Registration • Teaching Assistantships • Research • Confirmation • Thesis and Defense • Committees – Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) – Examination committees
Coursework 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 18 th 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.**
PhD/MA Coursework Requirements -- General • The first 6 courses must be completed by the confirmation exam (end of the 18 th month/3 rd semester) for PhD student • The first 3 courses must be completed by the confirmation exam (end of the 12 th month/2 nd 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 of 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 outside 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 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 0
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 Assoc Prof. Benjamin Detenber Commence Date: Philosophy of Research Monday, 14 August 2017, 5pm to 8pm WKWSCI Conference Room, Level 4 A9012 Assoc Prof. Jung Younbo Commence Date: Communication Theory 16 August 2017, Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm WKWSCI Conference Room, Level 4 A9013 Assoc Prof. Brendan Luyt Commence Date: Conceptual Foundations of 15 August 2017, Tuesday, 5pm to 8pm Information WKWSCI Conference Room, Level 4 A9102 Assoc Prof. Joanna Sin Commence Date: Human Information Behavior 17 August 2017, Thursday, 5pm to 8pm WKWSCI Level 4 Meeting Room
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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
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