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Supervision Scale
My supervisor/s have the skills and subject knowledge to support my research
I have regular contact with my supervisor/s, appropriate for my needs
My supervisor/s provide feedback that helps me direct my research activities
My supervisor/s help me to identify my training and development needs as a researcher
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Resources Scale
I have a suitable working space
There is adequate provision of computing resources and facilities
There is adequate provision of library facilities (including physical and online resources)
I have access to the specialist resources necessary for my research
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Research Culture Scale
My department provides a good seminar programme
I have frequent opportunities to discuss my research with other research students
The research ambience in my department or faculty stimulates my work
I have opportunities to become involved in the wider research community, beyond my department
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Procedures Scale
I received an appropriate induction to my research degree programme
I understand the requirements and deadlines for formal monitoring of my progress
I understand the required standard for my thesis
The final assessment procedures for my degree are clear to me
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Responsibilities Scale
My institution values and responds to feedback from research degree students
I understand my responsibilities as a research degree student
I am aware of my supervisors' responsibilities towards me as a research degree student
Other than my supervisor/s, I know who to approach if I am concerned about any aspect of my degree programme
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Research Skills Scale
My skills in applying appropriate research methodologies, tools and techniques have developed during my programme
My skills in critically analysing and evaluating findings and results have developed during my programme
My confidence to be creative or innovative has developed during my programme
My understanding of 'research integrity' (e.g. rigour, ethics, transparency, attributing the contribution of others) has developed during my programme
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Professional Development Scale
My ability to manage projects has developed during my programme
My ability to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences has developed during my programme
I have developed contacts or professional networks during my programme
I have increasingly managed my own professional development during my programme