The Role of the Academic Supervisor for Undergraduate Dissertations in Science and Science-Related Subjects.

Cook, Michael C. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ234587

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Publication Date: 1980

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The Role of the Academic Supervisor for Undergraduate Dissertations in Science and Science-Related Subjects.

Cook, Michael C. F.

Studies in Higher Education, v5 n2 p173-85 1980

Educational and psychological functions of the supervisor of undergraduate dissertations are identified. Special problems of supervisors are discussed together with the difficulties commonly experienced by students. Ways problems may be minimized and the desirability of supervisors acting within an agreed set of departmental aims, objectives, and operational guidelines are stressed. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Objectives, Faculty Advisers, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Research Projects, Sciences, Scientific Methodology, Student Teacher Relationship, Supervisory Training, Technical Writing, Theses, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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