COC-FORM-01A Form for Practice-Based ResearchHDR Confirmation of Candidature for RD7001: ‘Planning the Research’JCU Graduate Research School (GRS)See HDR Confirmation of Candidature Milestone Procedure

Section To be completed by:Section 1: Proposal (1.1-1.19) HDR CandidateSection 2: Expert Reviewer Report on Proposal

Expert Reviewer

Section 3: Candidate Response to Expert Reviewer

HDR Candidate

Section 4: Advisor Report on Proposal

Advisory Panel

Section 5: Evaluation of Seminar Candidature CommitteeSection 6: RM/RD7001 Subject Grading

Chair of Candidature Committee and Independent Academic

Relevant procedures and information

All commencing Research Doctoral and Research Masters Candidates are initially enrolled as provisional Candidates and must complete RM/RD7001 ‘Planning the Research’ and RM/RD7002 ‘Situating the Research’ in order for their candidature to be confirmed (known as Confirmation of Candidature.)

The Candidate and their Advisors should read the: HDR Confirmation of Candidature Procedure Subject outlines for RM/RD7001, RM/RD7002 and for Doctoral Candidates

RD7003

Candidates who wish to use their Confirmation of Candidature for a JCU scholarship application must complete both RM/RD7001 and RM/RD7002.

Tips for Success

Candidates should work with their Advisory Panel to complete the sections in this form.

The Candidate should write clearly and simply so that the proposal is interesting and acceptable to experts in the field, yet accessible to a generic academic audience. The aim is to convince the reader that the project is appropriate for the degree, that the Candidate is capable of completing the degree in a timely manner with the funds available and to demonstrate their capacity to engage with theory and philosophy and its relationship to practice.

Use language appropriate to the discipline (check with Advisors) Show a sound and critical grasp of evidence and its relationship to practice Write simply and clearly, without excess words Avoid unusual abbreviations and colloquialism Create artefacts where applicable

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Section 1 – ProposalHDR Candidate must complete this section

Before you start: Does your project contain a creative or practice-based component?Please Only Use This Form COC-FORM-01A Practice Based Research after confirming with your Primary Advisor.

1.1 Project TitleUse no more than twenty (20) words for your title. The title should be succinct but informative. Take care to ensure that the title reflects the information in the proposal.

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1.2 – Candidate’s Details

First /Given Name:Surname / Family Name:Student ID:Campus:College:Degree (Select one): ☐ Masters by Research

☐ Masters by Research but attempting to upgrade to Doctorate at this milestone (See HDR Course Upgrade Procedure)☐ PhD☐ Professional Doctorate

Status: ☐ Full time ☐ Part TimeDegree Start Date:Degree End Date:Date of Confirmation of Candidature Seminar:1.3 – Advisory Panel

Primary AdvisorName:College:Secondary AdvisorName:College:Additional Secondary Advisor or Advisor Mentor (if applicable)Name:College:

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Additional Secondary Advisor (if applicable)Name:College:

1.4 – Project Summary (maximum 100 words)

Describe in plain English what you are proposing to do and why (maximum 100 words). The project summary should be written in a manner that is accessible to any intelligent reader.

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1.5 – Field of Research

Refer to the Research Classification Codes on the JCU Research Services website.

Field(s) of Research (FoR) % Socio-Economic Objective(s) (SEO)

% JCU Research Themes

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Type(s) of Research Activity (ToRA) % Six High Level Keywords

1.6 – Background, Significance and Objectives of Your Research or Creative Work (maximum of 5 pages)

This section should provide the critical argument that underpins the objectives of your research by describing:

1. What scholarly and theoretical context of your practice-based research? 2. What precedents of practice will you review and how are they relevant? 3. What are your research questions and how do you imagine the answers will inform

practice and/or knowledge in your area of practice?

The language of project proposals differs across disciplines. Some proposals may use aims (or goals) and objectives, some use research questions, others use hypotheses. Use the vocabulary that is accepted in your discipline. Consult with your Advisory Panel. The objectives form the basis for the activities of the project and also serve as the basis for evaluating the project at your Confirmation of CandidatureType here

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1.7 – Project MethodologyIncluding Project Design, Data Collection and Proposed Analyses (maximum of four (4) pages)

Different disciplines approach research very differently. You should work closely with your Advisory Panel to develop the methodologies appropriate to your project.

What methods will you use to answer your research questions /aims? Explain the reasons why you have selected the methodology.

How will your practice/creative work be informed by research/theory? What critical reflection have you undertaken regarding your practice/creative work?

These aspects will evolve during your candidature but it is important to think them through at this stage.

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1.8 – Project Constraints

Are there any constraints to your approach that have been stipulated by a funding source or contract? If so, please note them in this section.

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1.9 – Results to Date(Not essential; maximum (3) pages)

If you have already made progress with your project please summarise your reflections here.

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1.10 – Project Work Plan

Your research plan should be designed to enable you to complete your work within three years (full-time Doctorate) or 18 months (full-time Masters by Research). Planning for a

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candidature period that is shorter than your stipend scholarship period provides both an incentive for timely completion and a buffer against the unexpected.

As appropriate, your plan should include time points related to HDR candidature milestone, experiments, studies, fieldwork, research communication, research methods courses, laboratory safety courses, research ethics, the development of the creative work, professional development and other approvals, skills training, analysing your data, writing your thesis and preparing your publications and/or creative work.

For laboratory-based theses, you need to indicate the approach to be taken and the likely sequence of experiments. A Gantt chart or timeline is the recommended format for such a plan. The plan should be most detailed for the first year of candidature. Details for subsequent years can be added in each of your Progress Reports.

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1.11 – Exegesis Outline

Provide an outline for the chapter structure of your exegesis. The structure is likely to change and can be updated in each subsequent Progress Report. Add rows to the following table if required.

ExegesisChapter No. Tentative Chapter Title

Details of creative work/non-traditional research output:

Brief description, including tentative title, or list of exhibitions/peformances/screenings (where appropriate):

Notes regarding proposed structure of exegesis:

1.12 – Publication/Exhibition Plan

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There are many advantages to preparing the results chapters of your thesis as a series of papers and publishing them as you progress through your candidature. However, this approach is more acceptable in some disciplines than others and so should be discussed with your Advisory Panel.

If your Advisors consider it appropriate to do so, list the publications you plan to generate from your thesis. This list will almost certainly change and can be updated in each of your subsequent Progress Reports.

Tentative title of publication / exhibition

Target Journal / Conference / Exhibition

Proposed Authors (if known)

Notes regarding publication plan (if applicable):

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1.13 – Risk Management Plan

You should work with your Advisory Panel to complete this section.

How do you intend to manage the project to ensure it will be successful in achieving the objectives listed in Section 1.6 and any outputs listed in Sections 1.11 and 1.12? What do you think are the major risks to achieving your objectives? What is your back-up plan? What situations will prompt you to implement your back-up plan?

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1.14 – Data Management Plan

You should work with your Advisory Panel to complete this section.

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How do you intend to manage your data to ensure compliance with the data management requirements of the JCU Code Responsible Conduct of Research? You should ensure that you have thought about and specified such details as what types of data and materials you will be collecting or obtaining, in what format, how and where they will be stored, plan for regular back-up and access to your data or materials by others.

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1.15 – Project Budget

a) Anticipated Project Costs

Provide an estimate of all project costs, taking into consideration the estimated increases in operational costs over the life of the project. Space has been allowed for three years and Doctoral Candidates should aim to complete their data collection well within this period. Masters Candidates should aim to complete their data collection within the first 12-18 months.

Item Amount ($AUD) Basis for estimate Funding source Is funding

secured?YEAR 1 OF PROJECT (FULL-TIME CANDIDATE) YEARS 1 and 2 (PART-TIME CANDIDATE) Labour costs (e.g. Casual Labour, total hours @ $/hr)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Operating costs (include equipment costing <$1,000 per item)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Equipment costs (include equipment costing >$1,000 per item)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Project travel costs

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Research training costs

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Other costs (include conference costs)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

TOTAL COST YEAR 1

Item Amount ($AUD) Basis for estimate Funding source Is funding

secured?YEAR 2 OF PROJECT (FULL-TIME CANDIDATE) YEARS 3 and 4 (PART-TIME CANDIDATE)Labour costs (e.g. Casual Labour, total hours @ $/hr)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Operating costs ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

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Item Amount ($AUD) Basis for estimate Funding source Is funding

secured?(include equipment costing <$1,000 per item)Equipment costs (include equipment costing >$1,000 per item)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Project travel costs

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Research training costs

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Other costs (include conference costs)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

TOTAL COST YEAR 2

Item Amount ($AUD) Basis for estimate Funding source Is funding

secured?YEAR 3 OF PROJECT (FULL-TIME PhD CANDIDATES ONLY) YEARS 5 and 6 (PART-TIME PhD CANDIDATES ONLY)Labour costs (e.g. Casual Labour, total hours @ $/hr)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Operating costs (include equipment costing <$1,000 per item)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Equipment costs (include equipment costing >$1,000 per item)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Project travel costs

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Research training costs

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

Other costs (include conference costs)

☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A

TOTAL COST YEAR 3

b) Budget Justification

Briefly explain why you need each of the items listed above and how each is essential to the success of your project.

EQUIPMENT ‘Equipment’ generally refers to individual items costing more than $1,000 each. Explain why you need each piece of equipment and its intended use. If you have to use an expensive option, explain why. Be wary of asking for ‘basic equipment’, e.g. computers. You should have your own laptop and most other equipment should be supplied by your Enrolling Organisational Unit.

MAINTENANCE ‘Maintenance’ generally refers to individual items costing less than $1,000

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each. Explain why you need each item and for what it will be used.

RESEARCH TRAVEL Explain the travel departure point and destination, the number of trips required (and why) and the purpose of the travel. Include an estimate of the travel costs.

RESEARCH TRAINING Candidates may require funding to undertake research training, e.g. specialist courses. Do not include the costs of attending coursework and workshops at JCU unless these activities are expected to incur specific charges.

Attending conferences is a valuable part of research training. Doctoral Candidates can expect to be funded by JCU to attend one major conference external to their home city during their candidature.

Item Budget JustificationLabour CostsOperating CostsEquipment CostsTravel CostsResearch Training CostsConference CostsOther

For AIMS@JCU Candidates Only

Please provide a breakdown of costs for all resources provided by AIMS eg cost and hours of SEASIM, research vessel use etc.

1.16 – Permits and Other Approvals

All required ethics approvals, permits and other approvals must be obtained by the Candidate before each stage of the research can commence. In this section Candidates need to demonstrate that they have either obtained, are in the process of obtaining, or have a plan for obtaining, any necessary approvals, permits or training. It is advisable to go through the Compliance Checklist (1.18) of this document with your Advisors before completing this section.

a) Does the project require approval from an Animal or Human Ethics Committee? (See https://www.jcu.edu.au/research-services/ethics-and-integrity)

☐ Yes ☐ No

If you responded ‘Yes’, please elaborate:

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b) Does the project already hold any permits or approvals from a State or Commonwealth government authority?

☐ Yes Please complete the table below and attach a copy of all relevant permits or approvals to this form.

☐ No .

Permit Number/Details

Permit Holder Permit Expiry Date Issuing Authority

c) Have you liaised with the relevant government authority on any other permits/approvals the project may require?

☐ Yes Please complete the table below.

☐ No

InstitutionContact

InstitutionContact

d) Are there Intellectual Property issues associated with your project? Discuss with your Advisory Panel if you are uncertain. Such issues are most likely to occur if your project is: (1) funded by a third party external to the university; or (2) or likely to lead to results that are commercially valuable. After Advisory Panel discussions, if there is still uncertainty around Intellectual Property issues associated with your project, it is recommended you and your Advisors discuss this with the Innovation & Commercialisation Team as soon as possible (ic@jcu.edu.au)

☐ Yes Please complete the table below.

☐ No

Nature of IP IssueAction Taken

1.17 – References

Literature cited in this project proposal should be referenced here. References should appear in a format accepted within your discipline.

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1.18 – Checklist of Compliances

The Candidate and their Advisors should use the following checklist to ensure that all necessary permits, policies, regulations and ethics approvals applicable to the research candidature have been considered.1. ☐ If the research work includes work at an off-campus location:

☐ Where is the off-campus location(s) in which you will need to conduct research activities?☐ Do you require training or induction on the procedures appropriate to the research area or location?☐ Have you completed the requisite risk assessment procedures with respect to off-campus work associated with the research project?☐ Are there additional requirements, such as vaccinations or protection against infectious diseases, for the location or activities?

2. ☐ Is any safety training (not covered by the above) required and if so, what is required?

3. ☐ Is any additional training (not covered by the above) required, e.g. specific laboratory procedures?

4. ☐ If the research involves data collection or research activities not in Australia:☐ Have you obtained the necessary permits/authority to undertake the research?☐ Have you made the travel arrangements through approved University processes?☐ Do you have appropriate health cover and travel insurance?☐ Are you aware of the procedures to follow if an emergency arises while overseas?

5. ☐ If permits are required from government or government agencies:☐ Have you obtained relevant permits in regards to State regulations or agencies?☐ Have you obtained relevant permits in regards to Federal or Commonwealth regulations or agencies?☐ Have you obtained relevant permits in regards to local community/council requirements or agencies (particularly for work with Indigenous communities)?

6. ☐ If you are importing or exporting goods or technologies associated with the research:

☐ Have you obtained the necessary clearances?☐ Have you ensured you will not be in breach of the United Nations and Australian Autonomous Sanctions? Visit http://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/security/sanctions/pages/sanctions.aspx for more information.☐ Have you ensured that you are not in breach of the Defence Trade Controls Act and am not communicating good or technologies outside Australia that are on the Defence Strategic Goods List? View http://www.defence.gov.au/ExportControls/DSGL.asp for more information.

7. ☐ If the research or its location involve issues of human or animal research ethics:

☐ Have these issues been identified and appropriate protocols discussed with your Advisory Panel? ☐ Have you made an application for appropriate ethics approvals? ☐ Have you been granted ethics approval?

8. ☐ If the research project or its location involves cultural sensitivities have these been identified and appropriate protocols discussed with the Advisory Panel?

9. ☐ If the research project or its location involves Indigenous peoples or matters:☐ Have these matters been identified and appropriate protocols discussed with the Advisory Panel? ☐ Have you attended the Indigenous Research Protocols Workshops coordinated by the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Centre? If no, what arrangements have you made to receive appropriate training?

10. ☐ If you are from a country that is subject to United Nations or Australian

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Autonomous Sanctions, have your Advisors undertaken checks to ensure your project is still compliant?

11. ☐ If the project is to be funded by a grant from an agency external to JCU to you or your Advisors, are you clear on the obligations to the funding agency?

12. ☐ If the project is to be funded by a grant from an agency external to JCU to your Advisors, have you signed an agreement with them detailing the IP and publishing arrangements?

1.19 – Candidate’s Signature

In signing below, I acknowledge that I have complied with HDR Confirmation of Candidature Procedure, that this proposal has been prepared by me in consultation with my Advisory Panel and is to the best of my knowledge free of error, plagiarism and misleading information.

I have met with my Advisors to review and refresh CAA-FORM-01 Candidate & Advisor 6 Week Check-In Form that we established 6 weeks after I commenced my research degree.

Name: Signature: Date:

What to do next

Please submit this form electronically to your Primary Advisor at least 6 weeks prior to your scheduled seminar date. This research proposal will be sent to the Expert Reviewer and their report will be provided to you at least two weeks prior to your seminar. Once you have received the Expert Reviewer’s report you will be required to address their comments and recommendations in Section 3 of this form, and by making the consequential amendments to this proposal.

The revised proposal should then be submitted to each member of your Candidature Committee at least one week before your seminar is scheduled.

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Section 2 – Expert Reviewer’s ReportExpert Reviewer must complete this section

Information for Expert Reviewers

The Confirmation of Candidature at James Cook University requires Candidates to complete a Research Proposal which must be reviewed by a person who has been published on the field of research of this proposal. The expert reviewer must be external to JCU.

Your report will be provided to the Candidate to enable them to make amendments or alterations where required before submitting the finalised proposal for evaluation by the Candidature Committee. This report will be used by the Candidature Committee in its evaluation of the Candidate’s performance in the subject and therefore the outcome. This report may also be used if the Candidate choses to request a review of the outcome of their Confirmation of Candidature by the Dean of their College.

The identity of the Expert Reviewer will be released to the Candidate unless indicated otherwise.

This section of the form consists of 10 questions with a rating scale and an area for free text to provide any feedback and comments. Please complete this section and return your evaluation to the Primary Advisor. Additional pages can be attached if you wish.

The normal period for completion and return of this report is 10 working days. If you are not able to return the report within this timeframe please notify the Primary Advisor.

Any queries regarding the process or the report should be directed to the Primary Advisor in the first instance, however if this is not possible or appropriate, please contact the Graduate Research School (grs@jcu.edu.au).

Name:

Position Institution:

Please outline your expertise in the field of the proposal:

Signature: Date:

☐ I do not wish to have my identity released to the Candidate (this page will be removed from the report by the Primary Advisor before it is provided to the Candidate)

Thank you for providing your review of this Candidate’s research proposal, your time and input is greatly appreciated.

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Research Proposal EvaluationPlease provide your evaluation and assessment of the following:

Clarity of aims, research questions and/or hypotheses☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Sufficient ☐ Needs Improvement ☐ InadequateDiscussion of the background of the study☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Sufficient ☐ Needs Improvement ☐ InadequateJustification of significance of the proposed research☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Sufficient ☐ Needs Improvement ☐ InadequateExplanation of proposed methodology☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Sufficient ☐ Needs Improvement ☐ InadequateRisk analysis☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Sufficient ☐ Needs Improvement ☐ InadequateIs the proposed budget adequate for the planned research?☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not able to commentIs the proposed timeline for implementation feasible?☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not able to commentIs the scope of the study suitable for the degree being undertaken?☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Not able to commentComments, feedback and recommendations

Please provide any comments, feedback or recommendations that you have. These can incorporate any aspect of the proposal or project, including identification any issues that need to be addressed at this stage of candidature. The Candidate will be required to respond to the information you provide here and amend their proposal as required.

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What to do next

Please submit this form electronically to the person who approached you to review this proposal, usually the Primary Advisor of the Candidate.

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Section 3 – Candidate’s Response to Expert ReviewHDR Candidate must complete this section

What needs to be done?

When the Primary Advisor has received the Expert Reviewer’s report, the report must be provided to the Candidate, normally at or before a meeting between the Candidate and their Advisory Panel to discuss how the Expert Reviewer’s feedback and recommendations will be used to amend the proposal. If the Expert Reviewer recommends substantial revision to the Research Proposal, their recommendations will need to be discussed to determine if the amendments are able to be completed within the timeframes set for the seminar. If required, the seminar may need to be rescheduled.

The Candidate must then use the Expert Reviewer’s report and their Advisors’ advice to revise and amend the research proposal.

To ensure that it is clear to the Candidature Committee how the Candidate has responded to the Expert Reviewer’s feedback and recommendations, the Candidate is required to complete the “Response to Expert Reviewer’s Report” table in this form.

If the Advisory Panel considers any of the Expert Reviewer’s feedback or recommendations to be unnecessary or inappropriate, their reasons must be explained in the table below. Please ensure all responses in the table are presented in a neutral and professional tone. If the table below is not sufficient additional pages using the table headings provided can be attached.

Where should this form be submitted next?

Once the Candidate has made the amendments required this form should be submitted to the Primary Advisor.

What happens next?

The Advisory Panel will review the revised proposal and the Candidate’s response to the Expert Reviewer’s Report and provide their assessment. This documentation will be considered by the Candidature Committee in determining the grade for RM/RD 7001 and the Confirmation of Candidature outcome.

DatesDate Expert Reviewer’s Report received by Candidate:Date Candidate’s Response to Expert Review submitted to Primary Advisor:Scheduled date of Seminar:Candidate’s Signature

I have sighted the Expert Reviewer’s Report, have consulted with my Advisors and have made the necessary amendments specified to my Research Proposal (COC-FORM-01).

Signature: Date:

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Response to Expert Reviewer’s ReportSection/s of Original Proposal

Expert Reviewer’s comment or recommendation (copied from report)

Candidate’s response Page number/s in revised proposal

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Section 4 – RD7001 Advisor Report on ProposalAdvisory Panel must complete this section

Who needs to complete this section?Ideally, all members of the Advisory Panel will provide input to this review, however the Primary and Secondary Advisors must complete this review.

What needs to be done?The Advisory Panel is asked to complete this section as a joint review, however if this is not possible due to location or schedule, separate reports may be submitted by each Advisory Panel member. If necessary, additional feedback can be provided in a document attached to this form.

If there is disagreement between the members of the Advisory Panel, separate reviews may be completed and the issues raised must be noted in an additional document attached to this form.

If substantial issues are identified, postponement of the seminar for up to one month should be considered and the matter discussed with the College Associate Dean of Research Education.

Where should this form be submitted next?This review must be completed and submitted to the College Academic Services Officer at least one week prior to the seminar. The completed COC-FORM-01 must also be submitted at this time. The College Academic Services Officer will circulate all documentation to the Candidature Committee.

Review ContributorsPlease identify below the members of the Advisory Panel who had input into this report.

Name Role (e.g. Primary Advisor)

Signature

If there are separate reports, additional documentation or other issues identified please indicate this below; eg two reviews were completed by Primary and Secondary Advisors due to lack of availability to provide a joint review.

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Advisors RM/RD7001 Review of Proposal

The Candidate’s response to the feedback and recommendations of the Expert Reviewer is:☐ Adequate ☐ Inadequate ☐ Partially Adequate – see comments ☐ Not applicableThe risk analysis is:☐ Adequate ☐ Inadequate ☐ Partially Adequate – see commentsThe proposed budget is:☐ Adequate ☐ Inadequate ☐ Partially Adequate – see commentsThe proposed timeline is:☐ Adequate ☐ Inadequate ☐ Partially Adequate – see commentsIn preparing this proposal has the Candidate demonstrated the independent research capacity necessary to continue in the degree?☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially Adequate – see commentsHas the Candidate shown sufficient progress to date to indicate that they will be able to complete their degree within the timeframe required?☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially Adequate – see commentsDoes the Candidate have access to the funds and facilities required to complete in the planned timeframe of the degree?☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Partially Adequate – see comments

Checks

Has the Candidate had their proposal checked for plagiarism through ‘Safe Assign’ or iThenticate and discussed the report with their Advisors?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Have the necessary permits or approvals been obtained or applied for, for the duration of the project?

☐ Yes ☐ No

Has the Candidate identified all training or skills required and obtained these or provided an adequate plan for obtaining these?

☐ Yes ☐ No

CommentsPlease provide your comments on the Candidate’s proposal below. If you have indicated ‘Partially – see comments’ for any of the questions above, please provide details below

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Candidature Committee must complete this section (Advisory Panel, Independent Academic, Chair of Candidature Committee)

Chair of Candidature Committee and Independent Academic to complete in consultation with Advisors

Present at Seminar

☐ Primary Advisor ☐ Secondary Advisor☐ Advisor Mentor ☐☐ Chair of candidature Committee nominated by Dean of

College☐ Independent Academic☐ Others (please list):

Theoretical background Adequate InadequateClear statement and justification of the aims of the research ☐ ☐Understanding of theoretical / historical context ☐ ☐Hypotheses / research questions ☐ ☐Overall comprehensiveness ☐ ☐Clear links among portfolio items (Prof Docs only) ☐ ☐

Methodology Adequate Inadequate

Method selected for study ☐ ☐Understanding of methods ☐ ☐

Data analysis (may be marked as “not applicable”)

Adequate Inadequate

N/A

Comprehension of analytical techniques used ☐ ☐ ☐Relation of outcome to hypotheses / research questions ☐ ☐ ☐

Scope Adequate Inadequate

Scope of work in relation to degree sought ☐ ☐

Interpretation and Analysis of Results Adequate Inadequate

N/A

Analysis/Interpretation ☐ ☐ ☐Appreciation of strengths and limitations of study and its underlying assumptions ☐ ☐ ☐

Conclusions Adequate Inadequate

Summary ☐ ☐Appreciation of potential significance ☐ ☐

Quality of Presentation Adequate Inadequate

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Quality of visual presentation (if any) ☐ ☐Capacity to answer questions ☐ ☐

If any of the above are inadequate please detail the problems here:

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Section 6 – RM/RD7001 Overall Subject Grade RecommendationIndependent Academic and Chair of Candidature Committee only must complete this section in the absence of the Candidate and Advisors.

The grade for the subject must be recommended to the Dean, Graduate Research, who makes the final determination of the subject outcome. If the Chair and Independent Academic are not able to come to an agreement regarding the grading, the College Associate Dean of Research Education should be consulted in the first instance. Is this the Candidate’s first attempt at RM/RD7001?

☐ Yes ☐ No

If the Candidate is attempting to upgrade from Masters to Doctorate candidature (refer Page 1 of this form), has the milestone been delivered with the scope and standard required for a Doctorate and has the HDR Course Upgrade Procedure been followed?

☐ Yes ☐ No

RecommendedOutcome

Justification

☐ Pass RM/RD7001

The Candidate’s work is of a suitable scope and standard for the degree being sought and they have demonstrated the capacity to complete the project in a timely manner with the resources available.

☐ Conceded Pass RM/RD7001

The Candidate has indicated that they wish to exit from the Higher Degree by Research, and recognition will be given for having completed this subject.

☐ Candidate be Placed Under Review

The Candidate’s work is not of a suitable scope and standard for the degree being sought and they have not demonstrated the capacity to complete the project in a timely manner with the resources available. The Candidate should be placed Under Review, the end point of which should be to reattempt the unsatisfactory components of RM/RD7001. Only one reattempt is allowed.

☐ Fail RM/RD7001 and candidature be discontinued

THIS OPTION IS FOR SECOND ATTEMPT ONLY regardless of whether the Candidate is or has been Under Review. The Candidate’s work is not of a suitable scope and standard for the degree being sought and they have not demonstrated the capacity to complete the project in a timely manner with the resources available.

Chair of the Candidature CommitteeName: Signature: Date:

Comments (if any) relevant to this milestone:

Independent AcademicName: Signature: Date:

Comments (if any) relevant to this milestone:

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What to do next

Please submit this form electronically to your College Academic Services Officer

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