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Frequently Asked Questions
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Last Modified: 11 December 2002
Table of Contents, FAQs Policies and Procedures , excerpt from Course Handbook , UWS Policies and Procedures Progression and Graduation Rules and Procedures , UWS Policies and Procedures
Q. How do I apply for admission to this programme?
Please refer to the following web-based information: About the Course (POSH) - How to applyQ. What are the entry requirements?
Click here for information about " Entry Requirements".
Q. Are the qualifications I will
receive well recognised within the industry in Hong Kong and abroad?
However this Scheme is not designed specifically for the training of Safety Officers. Those who want to be registered with the Labour Department, HKSAR, should consider taking other Safety Officer training courses designed for such purpose.
Q. What will the class contact time involve?
The programme will be undertaken by
distance education, which utilizes a combination of well developed study notes
and books of readings together with workshops for each subject within the
programme. Some subjects also have an internet component.
Q. How is the course structured?
The course will usually be offered in an external mode (by written study material, workshops and tutorials). In order to graduate, students will need to complete the following:
Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Master of Applied Science (Safety Management)
Note: The above arrangement is indicative only. Students will be notified about the actual timetable arrangements before the commencement of each semester.
Q. How much time will I need to devote to
private study? As all subjects are designed for professional practice, dedication and a sacrifice of time is required to achieve success.
- extensions, assessments, re-assessments, - grading, required coursework performance, - referencing system for assignments, - rules on cheating/plagiarism/collusion, - format of coursework submission, - absence from workshop, withdrawal from Unit, etc.
Q. Besides face-to-face workshops, tutorials, printed course materials, what else is available on the internet to support my studies?
http://www.uws.edu.au/learning/webct/index.htm
Q. What is WebCT?
Other Online e-Learning Resources:
Q. What are the deadlines for the Masters Research Projects?
The following are the revised deadlines for research projects: - HREC application by 1 February - Progress Seminar in May - Final Seminar in October/November - Submission of thesis by 1 December Q. What is research? What is required for the Masters Research Projects? Please refer to the online PPT presentation by Prof. Rob Mulley, Dr. Sue Reed, Dr. Zina O'Leary and Patrick Poon.
Q. Who shall I approach for project supervision arrangement? Please click here to see an updated list of Project Supervisors. Note that no supervisor is required to take more than they want until all supervisors have reached their preferred numbers. Therefore, it is worth going to see supervisors and discussing projects with them after the project kick-off seminar in November. You should also consider your choices carefully: you will be asked to provide a rank ordering of supervisors by completing the proforma reply distributed to you during the kick-off seminar. We will do our best to allocate you to the highest ranks that we can, but several will end up with those other than your first choice.
Q. Besides my supervisor and the University Libraries, what other learning resources are available to support my research study? A useful starting point is for you to go through the Research Handbook. You will also find the following e-learning resources useful: WebCT, UWS - Online Project Tutorial Guide- Archives, a knowledge-base for ESH studies - Examples of Past Student Projects & Examples of Theses
Q. Can I download the HREC application on the Internet?
Yes, you can download the application form from the UWS's website. Please refer to the following URL for detailed information:
Q. What are the ethical responsibilities of postgraduate students undertaking research activities at UWS? Please refer to the online PPT presentation by Dr. Zina O'Leary for more information about Human Ethics.
Q. What are the passing criteria of an individual subject, especially those involving a combination of assignments and exams? For example, if I have unfortunately failed the exam but has done well in the assignments, is there any chance for me to get through the subject?
The normal passing mark for a subject is 50%. How this is made-up will depend on what is in the subject outline. In some cases you can just fail an exam and still pass the subject if you are performing well in overall terms.
Q. How will the final report of my research project be assessed?
For details, please refer to the " Thesis Assessment Criteria" and the "Assessment Sheet" available online.
Q. What is 'paraphrasing' and 'plagiarism'? When you paraphrase, you re-express another person's thoughts in your own words and acknowledge their source. Failure to acknowledge or cite another person's work is considered to be plagiarism. The University considers plagiarism to be a very serious breach of the University's academic standards. The University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Academic Rules (rule 5.5.1) defines plagiarism "as using another person's work without specific acknowledgement. The phrase "using another person's work" includes:
"Plagiarism often results in an unsatisfactory piece of work because, for example, your writing style differs awkwardly from that of the plagiarized piece, or the section you have copied is not exactly relevant to your overall theme." (Marshall & Rowland 1993, p.199) Most lecturers will easily recognize when plagiarism has occurred either because of the overall style of your assignment or because they are familiar with the relevant reference material for a set assignment.
about Academic Misconduct
by Dr. Zina O'Leary
Q. Upon successful completion of all course components and satisfying all the assessment criteria, shall I be granted the award automatically? Otherwise what shall I do?
Postgraduate students must apply to graduate within three months of the receipt of final results. Students must complete the appropriate form provided by SPEED. This form must be lodged by the published date at SPEED. A receipt will be issued at the time the form is lodged.Students are reminded that graduation is not an automatic process. Failure to lodge an form or failure to pay any fees or charges owing may result in the graduand not graduating at the next available round of graduation ceremonies.
Enquiries:
The Industrial Centre
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