Supervisors

The role of the supervisor

The primary responsibility for the essay lies with the student, but the supervisor mentors the student through each stage of the process.

A good student–topic–supervisor fit is likely when the supervisor:

• knows the student well
• shares the student’s excitement and curiosity about the topic
• is comfortable establishing a clear work plan with the student
• follows up with timely feedback.

The supervisor should:

• mentor the student with advice on the skills of undertaking the research process
• encourage and support the student throughout the research and writing of the EE
• guide the student in formulating a well-focused research question that satisfies appropriate legal and ethical standards
• ensure that the student understands the importance of using credible/accurate sources.

The supervisor is not responsible for verifying specific content within the student's EE. The supervisor isresponsible for verifying that the essay is the student’s own work and that the student has properly acknowledged all her or his sources.