Students Perceptions of the Quality of Supervision in Proposal and Dissertation Development Process: A Case of Postgraduate Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences in Kenyan Universities, Kenya
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Students, proposal, dissertations, research, projects, supervision
Abstract
Effective supervision is a critical component in postgraduate studies, particularly in the development of research proposals and dissertations. The supervision process involves the provision of guidance, direction, and support to students as they undertake their research projects. Studies have shown that the effectiveness of supervision techniques can have a significant impact on the quality of postgraduate research projects. However, there is limited research on students' perceptions of the effectiveness of supervision techniques, particularly in the context of Kenyan universities. This study explored students' perceptions of the effectiveness of supervision techniques in proposal and dissertation development, specifically in the humanities and social sciences disciplines in Kenyan universities. The findings of the study provide insights into the types of supervision techniques that postgraduate students perceive to be effective and how these techniques influence their research progress and outcomes. Additionally, the study identified opportunities for improving the effectiveness of supervision in the context of Kenyan universities.
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Jane Kinuthia, Pan African Christian University
Pan African Christian University,
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