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| grads:phd_cs_student_handbook [2023/10/26 19:04] – [Qualifying Exam (QE) – Oral Component] jhughe13 | grads:phd_cs_student_handbook [2024/09/23 13:46] (current) – [A. Advisory Committee Approval & Examination (Defence) Request] jhughe13 |
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| //The QE should be completed by the end of the student's fifth registered semester.// | //The QE should be completed by the end of the student's fifth registered semester.// |
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| The QE can only be held after the student has successfully completed the first seminar and required coursework (breadth requirement). Arrangement for the QE should be made at least 4 weeks prior to the anticipated date of the QE oral presentation. | The QE can only be held after the student has successfully completed the first seminar and required coursework (breadth requirement). **Arrangement for the QE should be made at least 4 weeks prior to the anticipated date of the QE oral presentation.*** |
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| | *//If the student starts the QE process but does not submit all the milestones and has no documentation for the delay, it will result in an automatic failed attempt// |
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| **Please refer to the [[https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/graduate-calendar/degree-regulations/doctor-philosophy/| Qualifying Examination Regulations]] in the PhD Graduate Calendar for further details.** | **Please refer to the [[https://calendar.uoguelph.ca/graduate-calendar/degree-regulations/doctor-philosophy/| Qualifying Examination Regulations]] in the PhD Graduate Calendar for further details.** |
| ==== Qualifying Exam (QE) – Oral Component ==== | ==== Qualifying Exam (QE) – Oral Component ==== |
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| A {{ :grads:qe_request.pdf | Request for Qualifying Exam form}} AND written QE Research Proposal must be submitted **at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the anticipated oral presentation.** The QE Request Form should include a recommendation from the Advisory Committee that the student's potential as a researcher and research performance to date are satisfactory. The QE Committee must receive the final Research Proposal for review at least two weeks prior to the QE. | A {{ :grads:request_for_qualifying_exam_-_updated_dec_2023.pdf |Request for Qualifying Exam form}} AND written QE Research Proposal must be submitted **at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the anticipated oral presentation.** The QE Request Form should include a recommendation from the Advisory Committee that the student's potential as a researcher and research performance to date are satisfactory. The QE Committee must receive the final Research Proposal for review at least two weeks prior to the QE. |
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| * The QE Research Proposal must contain the following items: | |
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| - A survey of appropriate background literature. | Please review the {{ :grads:socs_qe_proposal_template_ms_word_.docx | SoCS QE Research Proposal Template (MS Word)}} for guidelines on how to format your QE Research Proposal. The QE Research Proposal must contain the following items: |
| - A description of the proposed research. | * A survey of appropriate background literature. |
| - A statement describing the merits and scholarly value of the proposed research. | * A description of the proposed research. |
| - A schedule of the research program that the candidate will follow which includes a sequence of milestones and objectives. | * A statement describing the merits and scholarly value of the proposed research. |
| - It is encouraged that thought be given to risks associated with the Proposal, and considerations of backup plans and fallback positions be included to protect against worst-case scenarios. | * A schedule of the research program that the candidate will follow which includes a sequence of milestones and objectives. |
| - The Proposal should have a maximum of 50 pages, excluding references and appendices. It should be formatted with 12 point font, 1.5 spacing, and 1 inch margins on all sides. | * It is encouraged that thought be given to risks associated with the Proposal, and considerations of backup plans and fallback positions be included to protect against worst-case scenarios. |
| - Questions during the Oral Component will be based upon the Research Proposal. They are designed to test the candidate's general knowledge of their broader research area and to test their specific knowledge related to the Proposal. | * The Proposal should have a maximum of 50 pages, excluding references and appendices. It should be formatted with 12 point font, 1.5 spacing, and 1 inch margins on all sides. |
| | * Questions during the Oral Component will be based upon the Research Proposal. They are designed to test the candidate's general knowledge of their broader research area and to test their specific knowledge related to the Proposal. |
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| * Procedure for the Oral Component: | Procedure for the Oral Component: |
| - 30 minutes (maximum): Oral presentation by the candidate (OPEN to public) | * 30 minutes (maximum): Oral presentation by the candidate (OPEN to public) |
| - 10 minutes: Questions from audience | * 10 minutes: Questions from audience |
| - 5 min short break (if needed) | * 5 min short break (if needed) |
| - 90 minutes (maximum): Questions from the Exam Committee (open to the public for observation, with questions from ONLY the Examination Committee) - 2 rounds of questions, with a break in between (if needed) | * 90 minutes (maximum): Questions from the Exam Committee (open to the public for observation, with questions from ONLY the Examination Committee) - 2 rounds of questions, with a break in between (if needed) |
| - Deliberation period: Closed to Exam Committee members only (candidate and public audience will be asked to leave) | * Deliberation period: Closed to Exam Committee members only (candidate and public audience will be asked to leave) |
| - Candidate will be invited back to hear the outcome | * Candidate will be invited back to hear the outcome |
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| * For detailed information on Qualifying Examination Committees, please refer to {{ :grads:phd_graduate_committees_.pdf |PhD Graduate Committees}} | * For detailed information on Qualifying Examination Committees, please refer to {{ :grads:phd_graduate_committees_.pdf |PhD Graduate Committees}} |
| * {{ :grads:qe_request.pdf | Qualifying Exam Request form}} | * {{ :grads:request_for_qualifying_exam_-_updated_dec_2023.pdf | Request for Qualifying Exam form}} |
| | * {{ :grads:socs_qe_proposal_template_ms_word_.docx | SoCS QE Research Proposal Template (MS Word)}} |
| * Please refer to {{ :grads:qe_guidelines_for_oral_component.pdf | Qualifying Examination Guidelines for Oral Component}} for timing details for the QE | * Please refer to {{ :grads:qe_guidelines_for_oral_component.pdf | Qualifying Examination Guidelines for Oral Component}} for timing details for the QE |
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| **To initiate the PhD Examination Scheduling Process, the GPA will require the following:** | **To initiate the PhD Examination Scheduling Process, the GPA will require the following:** |
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| * [[https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/sites/uoguelph.ca.graduatestudies/files/exam_request%20a.pdf | Examination Request Form]] | * [[https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/sites/uoguelph.ca.graduatestudies/files/exam_request%20a.pdf | Examination Request Form]] |
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| * {{ :facultystaff:forms:grad_faculty_nomination_form_-_f23.pdf | Graduate Faculty Nomination [Exam Committee]}} | * {{ :grads:grad_faculty_nomination_form_-_f24.pdf | Graduate Faculty Nomination [Exam Committee]}} |
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| * {{ :facultystaff:forms:external_examiner_nomination_updated_2023_.pdf |PhD External Examiner Nomination}} | * {{ :facultystaff:forms:external_examiner_nomination_updated_2023_.pdf |PhD External Examiner Nomination}} |
