Research Students

2. Research Students PhD - A university-wide degree • University of Sydney (Doctor of Philosophy(PhD)) Rule 2004 • Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: Resolutions of the Academic Board Masters by Research • A faculty degree – see Faculty Handbook

3. Coursework (Professional Doctorate, Masters by Coursework, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate) 2 Sources - • Your Faculty Handbook or Postgraduate Handbook (the main source of information) • University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (as amended) • http://www.usyd.edu.au/senate/policies/Cwk_Rule.pdf

4. Intellectual Property • Students own intellectual property created by students during their studies but may transfer such intellectual property to others if they perceive it in their interests to do so • Consult with your supervisor over jointly created IP and IP involving third parties (eg industry partners) • The University owns Intellectual Property created by staff • Understand the agreement from the start • University of Sydney (Intellectual Property) Rule 2002 • Intellectual Property Rule – A Guide http://www.usyd.edu.au/senate/policies/Intellectual_Property_Rule_Guide.pdf

5. Plagiarism “presenting another person’s work as one’s own by presenting, copying or reproducing it without acknowledgement of the source.” • Student Plagiarism: coursework http://www.usyd.edu.au/senate/policies/Plagiarism.pdf • Academic honesty in Coursework http://www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf

6. New for for Coursework Masters • Two types • Professional Masters • Advanced Learning Masters • Capstone experience • Optional research path

7. Appeals • Attempt to solve locally first • Formal appeal to faculty • Appeal to Student Appeals Body Look up University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule www.sydney.edu.au/policy