Acknowledgements; Introduction; PART I The context;
1. The overall context;
2. The institutional context;
3. The disciplinary context;
4. The programme context; PART II Preparing the ground;
5. Recruitment and selection;
6. Working relationships with candidates;
7. Working relationships with co-supervisors; PART III Supporting the research project;
8. Academic guidance and support 1) approaching research;
9. Academic guidance and support 2) the research project;
10. Encouraging writing and giving feedback;
11. Keeping the project on track and monitoring progression; PART IV Supporting the candidate;
12. Pastoral support;
13. Supporting professional knowledge and skills;
14. Supporting preparation for careers; PART V Supporting diversity;
15. Supporting diversity 1) non-traditional candidates;
16. Supporting diversity 2) international candidates;
17. Supporting diversity 3) part-time and off-campus candidates; PART V1 Completion and examination;
18. Drafting and submission;
19. Examination; PART VII Enhancing practice;
20. Evaluation, reflection, recognition and dissemination; Conclusions; Index