Emma Jonson What should I do if my thesis supervisor is asking me to do something?
Imagine that your thesis supervisor is asking you to complete a project that you find burdensome. Scenario #1: If you are a passive person, you might decide to say nothing and do the task while feeling bitter.
What to do if your supervisor is holding your thesis hostage?
Scenario #1: If you are a passive person, you might decide to say nothing and do the task while feeling bitter. Scenario #2: If you are an aggressive person, you might storm into your thesis supervisor’s office angrily and tell him or her that it would be a waste of time for you to work on this project.
Is it possible to change your thesis advisor?
As a last resort, some students switch groups. However, changing advisors can put you right back to square one. It’s always best if you can find a way to get your thesis on track with your current supervisor. Professors are busy people.
Do you need a thesis supervisor in ETS?
If you study at graduate level, in a program with a research profile, you will need to write a thesis or dissertation. This project must be supervised by an ÉTS regular faculty member who will become your thesis supervisor. Here are a few tips to help you find one.
Can you submit a thesis under your own name?
However, I did submit another paper (a part of my thesis) under my own name and without my supervisors’ knowledge, and it was accepted. This paper was done without any intellectual contributions from my supervisors – no writing or reviewing.
Can a doctoral researcher talk to their supervisor?
These days, a doctoral researcher can reasonably assume that, as with their thesis, they can discuss writing and publishing with their supervisor. They can talk over the purposes of writing a paper, get some direction in writing, and some feedback. The supervisor offers this conversation as part of their pedagogical process.