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Theses and Dissertations

WPI is a member of the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations . This organization is dedicated to “unlocking access to graduate education” by making the full text of theses and dissertations available online.

Students are required to submit an electronic version of their thesis or dissertation entirely through the web. Submission deadlines throughout the year are published in the Registrar’s calendar, https://www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/calendar . Students should consult with their department/program for any defense scheduling deadlines and policies, but at a minimum should plan to hold their defense no later than 3 weeks before an ETD submission deadline to allow adequate time for any ETD revisions before final submission.

Most submitted theses and dissertations will be made available to the general public via the web, but individual authors and their advisors may choose to temporarily restrict access to their works based on factors that include confidentiality and intellectual property. Students should discuss these issues thoroughly with their advisors and committee members as early in the process as possible.

The following are required for proper submission of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs): 

• Approval Form (Signatures). This can be a scanned copy of your signed thesis signature page, or it can be a digitally signed form that includes your thesis title, degree, date, and committee members. A form for collecting digital signatures is available on the ETD submission information page . You will submit the signed Approval Form to the Registrar’s Office through the eProjects submission system as you submit your thesis.
• Your thesis or dissertation, converted to a single PDF file and uploaded via eProjects . If you have additional files or appendices, these should be added as separate supplementary files rather than submitting your thesis as a PDF portfolio. Students will receive a confirmation from the eProjects ETD submission system once it has been accepted. The Registrar’s Office will be notified simultaneously of the ETD confirmation. 

Extensive information about creating and submitting ETDs is available on the web at: http://www.wpi.edu/+etd

Thesis Binding

Students and departments may wish to retain a bound paper copy of theses and dissertations. Information on thesis binding can be found online at  http://www.wpi.edu/+etd

Mitigating Circumstances: Extensions and Additional Consideration

We understand that sometimes life does not go according to plan, no matter how hard you try or prepare. If something has gone wrong and impacted your ability to complete assessments, don't worry - there are options available to you. This page outlines the help you can receive and how to request it.

Mitigating circumstances

Mitigating circumstances are unexpected events that could not be planned for or avoided, and can seriously affect your ability to take assessments.

The help the University can offer when these situations occur are called "mitigations". They are designed to reduce the impact on your studies.

There are two routes of mitigation available:

• Extensions to Coursework

Additional Consideration

You can read the full information about mitigating circumstances and the 2023-24 guidance on the University website: University mitigating circumstances page

You can apply for mitigating circumstances via an online form, simply click the button below:

Frequently Asked Questions

As well as the University guidance mentioned above, we have put together a list of the most common questions that our students ask about the process. The FAQ is split into sections that cover Extensions and Additional Consideration .

Please read the FAQ carefully first, but if you need extra help or are unsure about anything, you can contact the LUBS Student Support Team at: [email protected]

If you experience circumstances that will have a short-term impact on your ability to complete coursework assessments (for example a minor illness), you can make an application for an extension to a coursework deadline.

Please note : not all circumstances are grounds for mitigating circumstances. You can find out more on the circumstances normally accepted in section 2.1 of the Mitigating Circumstances Guidance on the university website.

How/when can I apply for an extension to a coursework submission deadline?

To apply for an extension to a coursework deadline, you must apply  before  the coursework submission original deadline via the  online application form .

Email requests for extensions will not be considered.

We are unable to review extension requests submitted after the assessment deadline: all extension requests must be submitted before 12 noon (UK time) of the day of the deadline.

If you have missed the deadline to apply, you have the option to make an application for Additional Consideration to request either:

1. The removal of penalties for late submission (if incurred) or

2. A further attempt at the assessment at the next available opportunity.

You can read the FAQs on Additional Consideration further down this page .

What is the maximum number of days extension I can apply for?

If you are applying for a coursework extension on personal medical grounds, you will be able to self-certify for a period of up to 7 calendar days.

The maximum period we can grant extensions for coursework deadlines is 14 calendar days.

For any application of up to 14 days and/or for non-personal medical grounds, supporting evidence will be required.

You can read about supporting evidence here .

Do I need to provide evidence of my circumstances?

If you are applying for an extension to a coursework deadline on personal medical grounds (which includes men tal health) , you will be able to self-certify for a period of up to 7 calendar days without the need to provide evidence.

All other applications will require supporting evidence . We may need additional evidence to help to clarify a set of circumstances, if this is the case, we would contact you via email.

If your circumstances relate to a Disability and you are registered with Disability Services at the University , your Summary Support Sheet can be used as a type of supporting evidence for an extension request. Please also mention on the application that you are registered with this service when describing your circumstances and the impact on your ability to complete assessment.

Which type of assessment can I get an extension for?

You can apply for an extension to assessed coursework.

It is not possible to request an extension for:

• An examination - If you have mitigating circumstances which affect your ability to undertake an examination, then the option open to you is to apply for 'Additional Consideration'. For further information please see the Additional Consideration FAQs below on this page.
• Non-assessed draft – you will need to contact the module leader directly to discuss an alternative date.
• Live presentations - you will need to contact the module leader directly to discuss an alternative date.

Can I get an extension on assessed group work?

If the group work element is an essay/poster/presentation and does not impact the rest of the module, then an extension request can be reviewed.

You must provide sufficient supporting evidence at the time of application if applying for a group extension, as provisional extensions cannot be granted for group work assignments.

Only one group extension can be granted per assessment.

How will I know if I have been granted an extension?

You will receive an email within 3 working days (this does not include weekends or University closure dates).

The email will advise whether your extension request has been accepted or rejected. If accepted, it will advise you of your new submission deadline.

Please note: the original deadline will remain on Minerva as that is the module area which is not tailored to individual student accounts.

Where do I submit my work if I have been granted an extension?

There will be a Late/Extension submission area which is where you will need to submit.

If you have any issues with uploading an assignment, please contact [email protected] ahead of the deadline and include in the email:

• Student ID number
• Module code
• Deadline of submission
• Attach the completed assignment to the email.

What happens if my request for an extension is rejected or I can’t submit by the assessment deadline?

If the work is not submitted by the deadline, late penalties will be applied for each day the work is late and after fourteen (14) days of non-submission a mark of absent (AB) is returned.

You can find more information on late penalties on the  'Submitting Assignments'  page on the Taught Student Guide.

Additional Consideration is a request to the Business School for your circumstances to be taken into account at the next Special Cases Committee meeting.

It is different from an Extension request because Additional Consideration is usually applied for after the assessment has taken place. Please see the University Mitigating Circumstances Guidance for further information.

Do I have a valid reason to request Additional Consideration?

Like extensions, Additional Consideration is for unexpected circumstances that are out of your control, such as a bereavement or a sudden illness that has impacted your studies or ability to take an assessment.

Please note that not all circumstances are grounds for mitigating circumstances and you can find out more on the circumstances normally accepted in section 2.1 of the Mitigating Circumstances Guidance .

What can I apply for through 'Additional Consideration'?

You can apply for any of the following:

• First Attempts – this is an uncapped further attempt to be taken in the next assessment period.
• Removal of Penalties – to remove any late penalties that have been accrued on an assignment.
• Exemption – this can only be requested on certain elements that are 30% or under, if granted the element would not be considered in the final total of the module.
• Consideration - this is a request that your circumstances be taken into account at the Classification Board at the end of your University career.
• Repeat of Year – if your circumstances have meant that you have missed the majority of your teaching and assessments the School may be able to consider allowing you to repeat the year.

Please note that the School Special Cases Committee will award you what is appropriate and acceptable for both you and the School.

Can I apply for Additional Consideration for an exam?

Yes. If you have either missed an exam, have suffered some disruption in an exam or feel that your circumstances have negatively affected your preparation and performance, you can apply for Additional Consideration.

What evidence do I need to provide?

Evidence must be in documentary form from a professional third party (i.e. doctor/therapist/government body/employer).

The evidence should cover the assessment period in question and should be signed and dated. All evidence must be in readable English, or if not, translated by a certified translation company. We cannot accept evidence in another language, prescriptions for medication, or photographs of physical maladies/injuries.

Please see the Mitigating Circumstances Guidance for further information about evidence.

How do I apply for Additional Consideration?

You can apply online via the  online application form.

If you run into any difficulties, please contact your Parent School for advice.

If I have a further question about Additional Consideration, who should I ask? My Parent School or Teaching School of the module??

Your Additional Consideration application will go to your Parent School. If you have any further questions, please contact your Parent School for any advice and for further information on application deadline dates.

If you are a LUBS student, you should contact [email protected]

When do I need to have applied by?

LUBS Student Support will communicate upcoming Additional Consideration deadlines to students via Minerva. The deadlines to submit Additional Consideration applications during the 2024/25 academic year are as follows:

If you do not apply by the deadline you will need to submit an academic appeal.

If you wish to appeal to the University, we recommend you speak with a member of the LUU’S Help and Support Team for independent support and advice. You can visit their team in the Union building during their opening hours , give them a call on 0113 3801 400 or  send them an email.  

  If you decide to formally appeal, you will need to follow the University’s appeals process and submit your appeal within 20 working days of receiving your final results . You should seek independent advice regarding your case from LUU’s Student Advice Centre.   

  More information about the university’s appeals process can also be found here.  

Who makes a decision on my application?

Your application will be first looked at by a Student Support Officer (SSO). The SSO will check that the information you have submitted in your application is correct for your programme of study and that the reason and evidence you have supplied is valid.

The SSO will then present your request to the School Special Cases Committee.

Each School has a Special Cases Committee that meets a number of times throughout the year to look at mitigation circumstances requests. This Committee is chaired by a representative of the Head of School and is attended by a quorum of academics.

I have applied so when can I expect to hear back?

What happens next?

The LUBS Student Support Team will provide you with an outcome letter via your student email address, explaining the outcome of your application and any action you are required to take. It is important that you read all of the information outlined in this email.

If you have been granted any First Attempts, you will be provided with a link to a form to complete to accept your first Attempt(s). The deadline to complete this form and accept any First Attempt(s) will be communicated within the outcome letter.

What happens if I am not happy with the outcome of my application?

If you have any questions about your outcome, please contact your Student Support team in the first instance at: [email protected]

If you are still unhappy with the School Special Cases Committee outcome after speaking with the Student Support team, you have the option of appealing the decision through the University Appeals Procedure .

If your question is not answered above please contact:  [email protected]

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Electronic Theses & Dissertations

Since 2003, all WPI theses and dissertations have been made available freely online as ETD’s – electronic theses and dissertations. WPI is a member of the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations .  This organization is dedicated to “unlocking access to graduate education” by making the full text of theses and dissertations available online.

This guide provides students and faculty information about thesis and dissertation submission and publication processes, and helps you find completed WPI theses and dissertations.

How will WPI theses and dissertations be available?

Most will be made available to the general public via WPI’s ETD database on the web. Authors in consultation with their advisors may choose to restrict their works to be accessible only by members of the WPI community, or to be completely unavailable, for a limited period of years.

Factors in this decision may include copyright, intellectual property, patenting, confidentiality, or other concerns. Students and advisors should discuss these issues thoroughly as early in the process as possible.

What is required for submission?

The following are required for proper submission of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs):

1. Online submission through eProjects 2.0  of a  digitally signed approval form, or a  digital copy of your signed signature page.    You may download a blank digital approval form below, and instructions for its use.

2. The thesis or dissertation, with unsigned title page, converted to PDF and uploaded via the ETD Submission Website ( eProjects 2.0) .      The title page contains the following information: Title of dissertation or thesis; full name of author; degree; department/program; date; advisor's name; co-advisor's name - if applicable; names of committee members - if applicable; name of the head of department/program  - if applicable   (See examples below.)

*Students will receive a confirmation from the ETD submission system once it has been accepted by the advisor. The Registrar’s office will be notified simultaneously of the ETD confirmation.  

More information: For additional questions about electronic theses and dissertations , please contact  [email protected] .

For additional guidance about thesis requirements , please see the Graduate Catalog .

For additional guidance on researching or writing your thesis or dissertation, see the Library’s guide on graduate research , https://libguides.wpi.edu/gradstudents or contact the Gordon Library, at [email protected] . 

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Worcester Research and Publications   User Support Information      Browse by Year      Browse by Subject      Browse by Division      Browse by Author      Simple Search      Advanced Search        Registered Users - Log in using your University of Worcester ID and Password to submit items to the repository.     Watts, Helen (2012) PhD thesis, University of Worcester. This thesis identifies and empirically validates the efficacy of psychological factors in the prediction of fitness club membership retention. Further, it seeks to address gaps in the literature created by three biases of the fitness club membership retention literature so far; a bias towards predicting renewal as opposed to cancellation, a bias towards predicting intentions as opposed to actual behaviour, and a bias towards conducting positivist research as opposed to pragmatist research. In response to these biases, this thesis focuses on cancellation (both intentional and actual) and adopts a pragmatic mixed methods approach. Firstly, a qualitative study was conducted with a sample of twenty-three current and ex-members of a fitness club which suggested a predictive role of four a priori themes (perceived service quality, perceived value for money, usage and brand identification) and five additional themes which were elicited during a template analysis (social identification, rapport, social physique anxiety, state anxiety and self-determination). These nine themes represented nine potential predictors of membership cancellation. A questionnaire was then developed, which measured these nine predictors and intentional cancellation, and was distributed to a large cross-section of current members (n=716) and a smaller cross-section of new members (n=89) which assessed the efficacy of the nine predictors in predicting intentional cancellation. In addition, actual cancellation data was collected twelve months after the questionnaire data was gathered for both studies. In relation to current members, state anxiety (in relation to staff) and intention to cancel, together significantly predicted actual cancellation. With regard to intention to cancel, whilst many of the predictors were predictive when analysed individually, when modelled together, only social physique anxiety, state anxiety (in relation to staff and members) and four self-determination sub-scales (external regulation, identified regulation, integrated regulation and intrinsic regulation) were predictive of intentional cancellation. In relation to new members, actual cancellation could not be predicted. With regard to intention to cancel, overall perceived service quality and three brand identification scales; brand attractiveness, brand prestige and brand distinctiveness were found to be predictive of intentional cancellation. The findings of the studies are integrated and discussed, and suggestions are made regarding future research directions and implications for practice. Item Type: Thesis (PhD) Additional Information: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the University of Worcester’s requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A print version of this PhD thesis is held on Level 4 at the Hive. Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: psychological factors, prediction, fitness club membership retention Subjects: Divisions: Depositing User: Date Deposited: 10 Sep 2013 10:00 Last Modified: 17 Jun 2020 16:59 URI: Actions (login required) View Item --> © University of Worcester Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ Tel: 01905 855000 | Materials in WRaP are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. By using WRaP you agree to abide by UK copyright laws. which is developed by the at the University of Southampton. . 2020 Systematic review Systematic review What do I need to do for my review to be systematic? Guidelines and flowcharts. A systematic review is a type of literature review.  It summarises a body of information and answers a research question.  The aims of a systematic review include identifying gaps in the literature, any limitations of current research, and suggesting a direction for future research. It is a specific methodology in which you identify, appraise and synthesise all relevant studies, in order to limit bias. Those studies should represent empirical research, and other systematic reviews should not be included. On some courses, you may have to write a systematic review as your assessment for a module. If this is the case, you will receive specific guidance in your assessment brief and from your module tutor. Please use this guidance rather than our advice. If you are considering a systematic review methodology for your dissertation or independent study, you should check if it’s a suitable approach with your tutor before going ahead. Your Academic Liaison Librarian’s role is to support you in developing your search strategy as a part of that methodology. Unlike a narrative literature review, a systematic review must contain certain features. You’ll need to detail where the search has been carried out; this means you must use specific databases, not Library Search. Specify the date range you searched, as you’ll often need to justify the start date. You might choose to update an earlier, published systematic review. Alternatively, you could use the date of a relevant change in law or policy, or the publication date of a seminal paper. Inclusion and exclusion criteria You will use specific search terms to generate a list of papers for potential inclusion in your review.  You’ll also include or exclude other features of each paper, such as Search start date Definition of  your sample characteristics Method: These can be qualitative, quantitative or mixed Design: This might be cross-sectional, longitudinal, retrospective case-control or cohort study Assess the included studies for quality For a helpful introduction, see chapter 10 from Denscombe's book . If you’re studying social sciences, try Petticrew and Roberts’ book . Sport and Exercise students should use Tod's Conducting Systematic Reviews in Sport .  CASP or EPHPP are great checklists for psychology and health students, whilst PEDRO  is used for randomised controlled trials, particularly in the field of physiotherapy. We recommend discussing your choice of quality assessment tool with your tutor or supervisor before beginning your work.  Most systematic reviews follow Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic review will usually include a flowchart or diagram, often as an appendix. It maps the number of records you find, and your applied inclusion and exclusion criteria, indicating any duplicate records you’ve removed. You can download a PRISMA flow diagram and simply fill in your numbers. Please note that the flow diagrams have recently been updated and expanded by PRISMA. There are now four flow diagram options, and they require additional information not included in the previous (2009) version. You may, with tutor approval, use the 2009 version  if you prefer.  PRISMA also has a checklist that’s helpful in ensuring you’ve covered everything. Testing 123 tabs I am doing a literature review on systematic principles – what does this mean? Where can I find an existing systematic review to update? Which databases should I use for my search? My search has returned a result outside library subscriptions – what do I do? How can I get help and advice with searching? This will depend on your course. Sometimes, supervisors or tutors agree that a student project will be a critical literature review, but using systematic principles. On this page, we’ve detailed what would be expected from a full systematic review. It is important that you agree with your tutor or supervisor what their expectations are, and the extent to which you will follow the process of a formal systematic review. For example, you may set out clear search criteria and provide a PRISMA flow chart, but might not formally screen papers for quality. The National Foundation for Educational Research has good examples of papers that use systematic principles. Search their research and publications for “literature review”. The title of the paper should identify it as a systematic review. A good starting point is searching your chosen keywords AND "systematic review” in Library Search. In some databases you can select “systematic review” in the “methodology” field. There are also systematic review databases available, such as Cochrane Library , The Campbell Collaboration  and Prospero . The EPPI-Centre website includes systematic reviews in social policy, including education, health and social care. This will depend on your topic area. We recommend taking a look at your subject guide for recommended databases and taking advice from your tutor. It’s worth noting that Library Search and Google Scholar are search engines, not databases. Consider searching Google Scholar for the specific title you are looking for. You can also contact the lead (corresponding) author via email, ResearchGate , or Academia.edu , or place an inter library request Contact your Academic Liaison Librarian , they will be happy to help. Award winning services from an outstanding team We use cookies to enhance your online experience. To find out more, please read our Cookie Notice and Privacy Notice . I consent LIBRARY SERVICES AND CORONAVIRUS : we're offering support and extra online resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dissertation Extension Requests It is expected that the vast majority of undergraduate and postgraduate students will be able to submit their dissertations on time, and will not require an extension. How do I apply for a dissertation extension? In the first instance, you should discuss your dissertation extension request with your dissertation supervisor. A standard dissertation extension request should be applied for via Canvas, within the Faculty. A dissertation extension request of more than 14 days, or 21 days for students with an ARUAA, but no more than 3 months, should be applied for via Extenuating Circumstances, within the Faculty. See information about the Extenuating Circumstances policy and procedure, and the downloadable application form . Only in exceptional circumstances will dissertation extension requests of more than 3 months be considered, as students are normally expected to be able to complete 60 credits of study within 3 months. A dissertation extension request of more than 3 months must be approved by the Academic Panel. To apply for a dissertation extension of more than 3 months, your dissertation supervisor should email your completed Extenuating Circumstances form, independent supporting documentation, and their own supervisor statement, confirming that the request is reasonable in light of the circumstances being cited, to [email protected] , for the attention of the Academic Panel. I am a part-time student, how does this impact my dissertation extension request? Your mode of attendance does not impact your dissertation extension request. You will not be granted a longer dissertation extension as a result of your part-time status. What information should my request include? In your dissertation extension request you must: Make your case, and provide independent supporting documentation of the circumstances that have caused you to request a dissertation extension, i.e. medical documentation or other relevant independent supporting documentation. Confirm your original submission deadline. Confirm the new submission deadline agreed with your dissertation supervisor should the extension request be granted. On agreeing a new submission deadline your supervisor needs to take into account the work done to date and the impact of the circumstances going forward, to ensure the date is reasonably achievable but does not give you an advantage over students who do submit on time When will I know if my dissertation extension request has been granted? If you are requesting a standard dissertation extension, or a dissertation extension of up to three months, your Faculty will notify you of the outcome once a decision has been made. If you are requesting a dissertation extension of more than three months, requiring approval from the Academic Panel, you will be notified of the outcome in the days following the next Academic Panel meeting. The Academic Panel typically meets once a month. Special Consideration A special consideration is an exceptional circumstances outside of a student’s control, that have or will have a negative effect on their performance in a recent or upcoming assessment (including an exam) or on their ability to meet a deadline for submission of an assessment or to sit an exam. Regulations A request for special consideration is governed by the Regulations Governing Special Consideration (including Deadline Extension Requests) for all Taught Programmes and Taught Assessed Components of Research Degrees . Useful Downloads Special Consideration Form This form can be used by undergraduate and postgraduate taught students to submit an application for special consideration. Requesting an Extension to an Assessment Deadline This form can be used to request an extension to an assessment deadline.  In advance of the due date, if circumstances outside the control of the student have impacted their ability to meet the due date, they may request an extension. Special Consideration Guidance for Staff . (This applies for special consideration for students on all taught programmes and taught assessed components of research degrees) The guidance includes examples of circumstances which may or may not be accepted and examples of acceptable supporting information. Special Consideration – Outcomes Codes and Guidance . Guidance is available to academic staff on the various outcomes available through Special Consideration and when it is appropriate to use them. Summary of Special consideration process (students on taught programmes and taught assessment components of research degrees). Forms and guidance for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students can be found on the Special Consideration webpage . 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Registry Services Dissertation submitted within 7 days of the published deadline will be marked but the mark awarded will be capped at the minimum pass mark, unless a claim of mitigating circumstances is made and upheld. Studies submitted later than 7 days will not be marked and will be awarded a mark of L2/zero. Students may, however, submit a claim for ... Extension Requests If applying for an extension is an appropriate option, you should visit the 'Course Information' tab of your SOLE page, then click on the 'IS/Dissertation/Project Extension Request' button to start the process. The extension request must be completed at least 2 weeks before the original hand in date. PDF Guide to Academic Procedures Dissertation submission date. If you miss this date, you must then apply through the Mitigating Circumstances procedure (see page 5 of guide) You should complete the request with the agreement of your supervisor, who will agree an extension period with you based on your circumstances. DEADLINES . The University Dissertation Extension Request Welcome to Worcester Research and Publications WRaP is a collection of research papers and university publications. It presents the academic and creative work of the university. You are welcome to look for and obtain items of interest and make contact with the authors and creators. All correspondence about WRaP should be sent to the Repository Manager. Dissertation Extensions ... Dissertation Extensions If you need to, you can apply for a dissertation extension. This must be submitted AT LEAST 2 weeks before your dissertation is due - so don't leave it until the last... Postgraduate applications You apply directly to the University of Worcester for all taught postgraduate and Postgraduate Certificate programmes. You will find links to our online application form on each relevant course pages of this website. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact the Admissions office via 01905 855111 or [email protected]. Theses and Dissertations Your thesis or dissertation, converted to a single PDF file and uploaded via eProjects. If you have additional files or appendices, these should be added as separate supplementary files rather than submitting your thesis as a PDF portfolio. Students will receive a confirmation from the eProjects ETD submission system once it has been accepted. Mitigating Circumstances: Extensions and ... Mitigating circumstances are unexpected events that could not be planned for or avoided, and can seriously affect your ability to take assessments. The help the University can offer when these situations occur are called "mitigations". They are designed to reduce the impact on your studies. There are two routes of mitigation available: You can ... PDF Extensions to dissertations and coursework. Guidance Notes for Students s extension, attendance at lectures or lab work, or revision for upcoming examina. ions. Many of those dates cannot be moved, and multiple extensions may not be approved. An examination allowance is unlikel. be approved where extensions were awarded which impacted other wo. k or preparation. For all students, study should be the primary focus ... WPI Theses & Dissertations: Home WPI is a member of the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations. This organization is dedicated to "unlocking access to graduate education" by making the full text of theses and dissertations available online. This guide provides students and faculty information about thesis and dissertation submission and publication processes ... PDF Updated Uni Procedures Booklet Final Aug 19 Dissertation Extension Request Form. You must also include evidence. DEADLINES . The deadline to request an extension is a minimum of two weeks before your Dissertation submission date. If you miss this date, you must then apply through the Mitigating Circumstances procedure (see page 5 of guide) The University Dissertation Extension Request Mitigating circumstances You can submit a claim via the "Extension - IS/Dissertation/Project EXTENSION Request" link under the "Couse Information" tab on SOLE. The extension request must be completed at least 2 weeks before the work is due in. If you miss this deadline, you can still apply for mitigating circumstances. A Psychological Approach to Predicting Membership Retention in the This thesis identifies and empirically validates the efficacy of psychological factors in the prediction of fitness club membership retention. Further, it seeks to address gaps in the literature created by three biases of the fitness club membership retention literature so far; a bias towards predicting renewal as opposed to cancellation, a bias towards predicting intentions as opposed to ... Systematic review A systematic review is a type of literature review. It summarises a body of information and answers a research question. The aims of a systematic review include identifying gaps in the literature, any limitations of current research, and suggesting a direction for future research. It is a specific methodology in which you identify, appraise and ... Extensions Procedure for Postgraduate Research Students formally arranged an extension with the University, the School or Faculty will refuse to accept the thesis and will take appropriate action to discontinue the registration. In the absence of approved exceptional circumstances, an extension will not be granted and students will not be permitted to submit their thesis beyond their final submission Dissertation Extension Requests A dissertation extension request of more than 14 days, or 21 days for students with an ARUAA, but no more than 3 months, should be applied for via Extenuating Circumstances, within the Faculty. See information about the Extenuating Circumstances policy and procedure, and the downloadable application form. Only in exceptional circumstances will ... Registry Services Dissertation Extension Requests; Appeals and Complaints; Graduation; Programme Advisory Service. ... is the means by which the University tests whether a student has achieved the objectives of a course and the standards of an award. It is fundamentally important that students are assessed fairly, and on equal terms with each other for the same ... PDF Request for an Extension to submit the Dissertation Extensions must be requested at least one week before the published deadline (9 September 2015). Reasons for the request must be given in writing, using this form. No extensions are permitted beyond the final deadline. NB: computer problems, difficulties in getting library books, or confusion over deadlines do not constitute grounds for an ... PDF 4005_4006_Dissertation_SEMESTER_2_2018-19_(V3) research as soon as your proposal is approved. Dissertations must be completed within one year. You will usually submit your dissertation in December. research wherever possible. MAP Dissertation proposal writing workshop - contact module leader for venue 18 October 2018 - 13:30 - 16:00 . SEMESTER TWO 2018-19 Session . Briefing Session Registry Services If you have been asked by your bank to provide a letter confirming that you are a student at the University of Worcester or you need a letter confirming your student status, then you can do this via your SOLE page. Log into your SOLE page and from the left hand side options select LIVING. Special Considerations Requesting an Extension to an Assessment Deadline . This form can be used to request an extension to an assessment deadline. In advance of the due date, if circumstances outside the control of the student have impacted their ability to meet the due date, they may request an extension. Special Consideration Guidance for Staff . (This applies for ... University of Worcester Course Change Request Deadline. You can normally change your course in any year, within the first two weeks after the first timetabled occurrence of a module for the new course. Academic Year 2024/25. For students wishing to start their new course in 2024/25 you should ensure you submit a course change request to allow sufficient time for your ... essay homework paper phd project resume review study thesis