3rd Edition

A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors

By Stan Taylor, Margaret Kiley Copyright 2025
344 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

344 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

344 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Based on the latest research and covering key recent developments in supervisory practice, the third edition of A Handbook for Doctoral Supervisors is designed to support new and established supervisors in reviewing how they may make their supervision practice more effective day to day. This new edition is fully updated and extended to provide guidance on all aspects of the supervisory role,... Read more

Acknowledgements;   Introduction;  PART I The context;  1. The overall context;  2. The institutional context;  3. The disciplinary context;  4. The programme context;  PART II Preparing the ground;  5. Recruitment and selection;  6. Working relationships with candidates;  7. Working relationships with co-supervisors;  PART III Supporting the research project;  8. Academic advice and support: Approaching research;  9. Academic guidance and support: The research project;  10. Encouraging writing and giving feedback;  11. Keeping the research on track and monitoring progress;  PART IV Supporting the candidate;  12. Pastoral support;  13. Supporting professional knowledge and skills;  14. Supporting preparation for careers;  PART V Supporting diversity;  15. Supporting diversity 1) non-traditional candidates;  16. Supporting diversity 2) international candidates;  17. Supporting diversity 3) part-time and off-campus candidates;  PART V1 Completion and examination;  18. Drafting and submission;  19. Examination;  PART VII Enhancing practice;  20. Evaluation, reflection, recognition and dissemination;  Conclusions;  Index

Biography

Stan Taylor is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education, Durham University, UK. He is the author of the UK Council for Graduate Education's Framework for Good Supervisory Practice and was the founding Chair of its Research Supervisors Network.

Margaret Kiley holds an adjunct position in the Research School of Humanities and Arts at the Australian National University, Canberra.