The Role of the Supervisor
Presentation 29th Sept 2015
This section is the help you better understand what to expect from your Project Supervisor.
Firstly, you need to understand that this is your project, conducted independently and that your supervisor may not be an expert on your chosen topic. It is often better that the Project Supervisor is not an expert in your topic as they can inadvertently assist you too much and it is your project. The role of the supervisor is to guide you through the process, give their thoughts and opinions as you conduct the project. They will also help explain the criteria and will read through your work at various stages giving you appropriate guidance.
Your Project Supervisor will assess your final project and will be involved in moderation.
Summary of expectations:
Project Supervisors will:
They will not:
What do I do if I experience problems with my Supervisor?
The Personal Project is also about how you engage with others. In the world of work you will find that there may be challenges you are faced with your people you are expected to work with.
Firstly, do not get upset. You must speak with your supervisor and politely explain the situation you are having and how you feel about it. 9/10 times, this process of simply speaking about the issue with offer positive results. Do not get in to lengthy back and forth emails, a face-to-face discussion is always better.
If you still have not resolved the issue, despite speaking to your Project Supervisor, then you should see the Project Coordinator.
Firstly, you need to understand that this is your project, conducted independently and that your supervisor may not be an expert on your chosen topic. It is often better that the Project Supervisor is not an expert in your topic as they can inadvertently assist you too much and it is your project. The role of the supervisor is to guide you through the process, give their thoughts and opinions as you conduct the project. They will also help explain the criteria and will read through your work at various stages giving you appropriate guidance.
Your Project Supervisor will assess your final project and will be involved in moderation.
Summary of expectations:
Project Supervisors will:
- meet with you on a regular basis as you go through the Project at agreed times. You should be as flexible as you can as you
are likely to be 'free' more often then they are. Meeting notes are always written in the Academic Honesty section of your Personal Project page. - give you guidance where appropriate on your project write-ups, provided you have turned the work fully completed and submitted them on-time. You should ask your supervisor for a date when you can expect feedback.
- look through your Process Journal at various times through the year
- give you guidance on areas you may be able to explore further to help with your project, for example giving some contact names for further interviews
- give you guidance and assistance in the preparations for the Exhibition.
- grade your project at the end and participate in the moderation process
- let the Project Coordinator know if you miss meetings or turn in work late or not making appropriate progress
They will not:
- do the project for you, for example conduct interviews on your behalf or re-write your project!
- give recommendations for a piece of work that is turned in late without goodcause
- chase you for work that you have not turned in fully completed. Remember part of the Personal Project is to demonstrate your skills in time management and working with others.
What do I do if I experience problems with my Supervisor?
The Personal Project is also about how you engage with others. In the world of work you will find that there may be challenges you are faced with your people you are expected to work with.
Firstly, do not get upset. You must speak with your supervisor and politely explain the situation you are having and how you feel about it. 9/10 times, this process of simply speaking about the issue with offer positive results. Do not get in to lengthy back and forth emails, a face-to-face discussion is always better.
If you still have not resolved the issue, despite speaking to your Project Supervisor, then you should see the Project Coordinator.