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--- grads:phd_cs_student_handbook [2023/12/11 18:21] – [PhD Qualifying Examination (QE)] jhughe13
+++ grads:phd_cs_student_handbook [2024/09/23 13:46] (current) – [A. Advisory Committee Approval & Examination (Defence) Request] jhughe13
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 ==== Qualifying Exam (QE) – Oral Component ====
-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.
-The QE Research Proposal must contain the following items:
+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 survey of appropriate background literature.
   * A description of the proposed research.
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   * 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.
   * 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.
 Procedure for the Oral Component:
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   * 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
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 **To initiate the PhD Examination Scheduling Process, the GPA will require the following:**
-  *   [[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]]
-  *   {{ :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]}}
   * {{ :facultystaff:forms:external_examiner_nomination_updated_2023_.pdf |PhD External Examiner Nomination}}