Hi, I would really appreciate if as many academics as possible could answer this poll and also RT - thanks! When receiving a PhD thesis as an examiner I...
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Replying to @drkjjeffery
IME you need an annotated hard copy to run the exam. As
@o_guest has pointed out, though you can print the pdf, but it won't be bound and printing such big docs is a hassle. Students should have to bear this admin cost. Should be handled by exams office (at either end).2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes -
Replying to @tom_hartley @drkjjeffery
It's really silly students have to pay 30ish quid, agreed. Also I'm pretty sure I sent my examiners both a pdf and a hard copy.
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Replying to @o_guest @drkjjeffery
Yes - it is nothing compared to the student's fees, but a lot compared to what's left of their stipend. Depending how you do it, is also stressful and easy to get wrong. Better left to experts.
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Replying to @tom_hartley @drkjjeffery
It's just a silly hassle at a stressful time.
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FWIW I think
@ucl does help its PhD students do this. Same should be true IMHO for MSc and undergrad binding if need be. It's not codling, it's actually what an employer would do. So you can argue it's preparing them for the correct expectations for what an employer should do.2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
Which I have to say is something many students don't know. They have no idea that employers have a duty to cover you for work expenses, for example.
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