Completion and beyond

At this stage, writing up will be the main focus for your researcher, but they are also likely to be thinking about their next steps in terms of career options. Much of what you will be doing will be continuing what you set up in the earlier stages. However you may also find it useful to help your researcher set some deadlines for completion and then to help them to think through their career options.

Timetable for completion

Ensure that you agree together a timetable for completion which should include:

• approval of the thesis title
• a writing up plan
• nomination of the examiners
• entry for the examination
• compliance with other regulations of the institution.