The progression process is to help you rather than hinder progress with your research! Therefore the Graduate School make recommendations on the maximum length, and discourage long and highly detailed submissions.
What will I need to prepare?
The specific requirements of the report and the tone of the discussion change depending on whether this is a first, intermediate or final review. However the structure and preparation for all APR meetings is similar:
- You will prepare a progression report, which should be word-processed and presented to a high standard. This is your panel’s opportunity to assess your scientific writing, and therefore should make a good impression.
- Alongside the report you will complete and submit an ‘annual report from student for progress panel’ form on ePortfolio.
- For your first and intermediate progress reviews you will make a 10–15 minute presentation detailing your aims, progress against the milestones in your Project Approval document, results to date and plans for future work. You can present using a laptop computer if preferred. The presentation is not required for the final review.
- You will need to show the assessors your laboratory book(s), research journal(s) or research diary(s). You should also bring evidence of your Self-Assessment and Personal Development Plan (E) and List of Training Courses Attended (G) from your research training ePortfolio.
What else should I know?
The annual progression review is equivalent in status to a board of examiners. Therefore the University’s procedure for assessment irregularities applies to any reported or suspected cheating or plagiarism.
The procedures are available at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/progress/Regulations/