Master of Philosophy

30 Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon Enquiries: 2768 6610 Website: http://www.ouhk.edu.hk Email: [email protected]

About this Guidebook

This Guidebook for MPhil Studies is prepared to provide prospective applicants, students and supervisors with relevant information on the Master of Philosophy programme offered by the University. The section on Admissions provides information on entry requirements of the programme and other admissionsrelated information. The Areas of Research Interest section contains information on the areas of research interests of our academic staff. The Appendices set out important references, such as regulations for the programme, administrative procedures and the like, for students, supervisors and administrative staff.

Other Prospectuses
In addition to the Master of Philosophy programme, the University also offers full-time degree programmes and other postgraduate, degree or sub-degree programmes through distance learning. Details of these programmes can be obtained from the Admissions Office, Registry.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text in this Guidebook at the time of issue, the University cannot be bound by its contents where they vary from the Ordinance and the Statutes and Regulations. The contents of the

Guidebook are also subject to amendment according to changes

in University policy. THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, 2011

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Our Mission Admissions

Entry requirements Application periods Application fee Application procedures Application acknowledgement Assessment of application Notification of results Special conditions Commencement of study Fees Students with disabilities Personal data (privacy) notice use of personal data

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Areas of Research Interest

School of Arts and Social Sciences Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration School of Education and Languages School of Science and Technology Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education

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Appendices
Appendix 1 Regulations for the degree of Master of Philosophy Appendix 2 Administrative procedures for the degree of Master of Philosophy Appendix 3 Guidelines for the format of theses Appendix 4 Guidelines for the appointment of research degree supervisors Appendix 5 Research degree supervision: a code of practice Appendix 6 Terms of reference of the research degrees committee Appendix 7 Instructions on completing the application form

Mission
The mission of The Open University of Hong Kong is to make higher education available to adults, principally through a system of open access and distance education.

Key values
In providing higher education, the University, as a self-financing, non-profitmaking organization: believes that higher education should be available to all those aspiring to it, regardless of previous qualification, gender, or race; recognizes the importance of sustainable and affordable high-quality programmes and courses across disciplines and at a variety of levels to meet the needs of lifelong learners; commits itself to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and public service; values the appropriate use of information and communication technologies to support learning.

Vision
The Open University of Hong Kong strives to be a leader among universities providing learning opportunities by open and distance education, and to excel as a provider of higher education in general.

Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the degree of Master of Philosophy, an applicant shall possess: a first or second class honours degree from a tertiary education institution recognized for this purpose by the Research Degrees Committee (RDC); or any other equivalent qualifications, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose to the RDC. An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has sufficient command of the language (normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English. No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution may be admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained.

Application periods
Application for admission to the Master of Philosophy degree may be made throughout the year. Applicants will be considered in batches four times a year, in February, May, August and November.
Admissions

Application fee
All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The application fee should be paid by personal cheque or cashier order made payable to The Open University of Hong Kong. Cash is not accepted.

Application procedures
Each applicant can only submit one complete set of application papers as follows: (a)

Application form (Form RAPPL) to be completed and signed by the applicant. Instructions on completing the application form are available in Appendix 7. Hong Kong Identity Card for verification in person during our office hours, or a photocopy of
your HKID with the word copy written across the face if you apply by mail.

(b)

(c) (d) (e)

HK$200 application fee in cheque or cashier order Completed Research Degree Proposals (Form RPROP)

Reference Forms (2 sets) (Form RREF)

to be completed and submitted directly to the Admissions Office of the Registry, OUHK, 30 Good Shepherd Street, Homantin, Kowloon by the referees

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Supporting documents originals of official transcripts and copies of certificates

The completed application forms should be submitted by mail or in person to the following address: Admissions Office, Registry The Open University of Hong Kong A0511, 30 Good Shepherd Street Ho Man Tin Kowloon

Application acknowledgement
An application acknowledgement which consists of an application number will be sent to applicants by mail within 2 weeks of the submission of the application. Applicants are advised to quote their application number in subsequent correspondence with OUHK. Applicants who do not receive an application acknowledgment letter or the returned incomplete form within 4 weeks of the submission of their application should contact the Admissions Office without further delay by telephone: 2768 6610, by facsimile: 2761 3935 or by e-mail: [email protected].
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Assessment of application
Applications will be assessed individually. Applicants may be required to attend interviews and/or tests as part of the selection process.

Notification of results
Notification of the results of the applications will normally be sent to successful applicants well before the commencement of the programme. If an offer of a place is made, applicants must decide to accept or to decline the offer by a specified date. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified in writing.

Special conditions
The RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement of, or during the period of, the programme of study and research.

Commencement of study
The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study, which shall normally be on the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the application by the RDC and after payment of all fees due.

Fees
Tuition Fee per annum: Continuation Fee: $36,400 $18,200 per semester or part thereof

(Applicable after the first two years) All fees paid will not be refunded.

Students with an OUHK Master card can apply for the Interest-free Tuition Loan offered by the Wing Lung Bank (Enquiries: 2928 6668). Students may also apply for a loan under the OUHK Student Financial Assistance Scheme, education loans from other banks or the Non-means-tested Loan offered by the Government through the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) to cover the per annum tuition fee. (Continuation fee is not included.) (OUHK enquiries: 2768 6636; SFAA enquiries: 2802 2345, web site: http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/).

Students with disabilities

The University has a range of facilities and equipment, donated by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The S K Yee Medical Foundation and The Sir Robert Ho Tung Charitable Fund, that can facilitate study. Admission materials can be made available on request in other formats for applicants with special needs. Applicants are encouraged to inform the University of their type of disability or their special situation in the admission application form. Otherwise, the OUHK would not be able to provide appropriate services for them.

Personal data (privacy) statement

You must provide the University with the personal data required by the application form. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. The University will keep such data confidential but may need to transfer it to third parties assisting the University in carrying out the admission exercise. In the event that your application is successful, the personal data will be transferred to your student file established by the University and may also be transferred to partner institutions, for the purposes of student and University administration. You have the right to ascertain whether the University holds personal data on you, to obtain a copy of such personal data and to have inaccuracies corrected. Data access and/or correction requests should be made in writing and addressed to: The Data Protection Officer Fax: 2392 9132 E-mail: [email protected]
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School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS)

Research Areas Chinese History, Laws, Literature and Philosophy Communication and Mass Communication Comparative Literature Cultural Studies Drama/Theatre Studies Economics English Studies Linguistics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Administration Sociology Translation (Chinese and English)

Contact Person

Prof. Tam Kwok Kan Tel: 2768 5700 E-mail: [email protected]

Areas of Research Interest

Staff Member CHAN Kar Yue, Kelly BA (Hons), MA (CityU of HK); PhD (Edinburgh)

Research Interests Literary translation Business translation Classical Chinese literature Womens studies (Tang and Song Dynasties) Chinese culture and translation studies

CHAN Kit Yee BA; MPhil; PhD (CUHK)

Modern Chinese literature Hong Kong fiction Literature theory Stress and coping Causes, correlates and consequences of rejection stress Close friendships Social comparison processes Chinese medieval history Japanese cultures Chinese pre-modern history Sino-Japanese relations Hong Kong history

CHEUK Wai Hing BSc (Texas A&M); MSc (Texas A&I); PhD (Georgia) CHIU Yu Lok BA, MPhil (CUHK); DLitt (The Kyoto University)

KWONG Che Leung, Charles BA, MSSc (HKU), PhD (Monash)

Chinas political economy Chinese rural economy Economics of institution Industrial organization Real estate market Finance

LAM Chun Mo BSocSc (HKU); MA (Chicago); PhD (South Australia); Chartered Financial Analyst LAU Wing Kam, Raymond BSocSc (Hons), MBA, PhD (HKU)

Political sociology Social theory Media sociology Chinese society Police studies Functional grammar (and translation) Discourse analysis Pedagogical grammar Language comparison (and translation) Languages across the curriculum Sociolinguistics

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LI Sum Hung, Eden BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); PCED (HKU); MA (TESOL) (University of Canberra); MA, PhD (Macquarie University) LIE Kin Pou, Leo BCogSc (1st Hons) (HKU); MHCI (Carnegie Mellon); PhD (HKU) LIU Ching Mui, Garland MA, PhD (University of Aberdeen, Scotland) LUI Luen Tim, Percy BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); MPA, PhD (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

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Cognitive science Visual cognition Human-computer interaction

Ethnic minority studies Gender issues Sex work and ICTs Comparative civil service systems Public policy analysis Ethics in public administration Public administration theory Bureaucratic behaviour and responsibility Hong Kong politics and government

PAK Sim, Tess BA (Hons) (CUHK); MPhil, PhD (HKU)

Social psychology Organizational psychology Psychological assessment

POON Wai Yee, Emily MA (CityU of HK); PhD (HKU)

Translation studies Interpretation Legal translation

SO Wai Chor Modern and contemporary Chinese history and politics BA (Hons), MPhil (HKU); Chinese foreign relations PhD (Australian National University) Chinese Marxism TAM Kwok Kan BA (Hons) (CUHK); AM, PhD (Illinois) East-West comparative literature World Englishes English studies Globalization studies Modern Chinese literature Drama/Theatre studies Film studies Gender studies Literary/Cultural theory
Areas of Research Interest

WONG Chi Hung BA (Hons), PhD (HKU)

Modern and contemporary Chinese literature Literary criticism Du Fu studies

YEUNG Ching Kong Chinese history, with special emphasis on Pre-Qin periods BA (Hons), MPhil (CUHK); Chinese bronze studies PhD (Australian National University) Chinese etymology and paleography Chinese classics Chinese language

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Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (B&A)

Research Areas Accounting Banking and Finance Business Information Systems International Business Management Marketing

Contact Person

Dr Leung Chi Chung, Nigel Tel: 2768 6926 E-mail: [email protected]

Staff Member AU Kai Ming, Alan MBA (Massey University); MMS, PhD (University of Waikato)
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Research Interests Technology transfer Business ethics Marketing communications Strategic marketing Leadership Chinese management Chinese culture Personality Labour administration Labour dispute resolution mechanism Labour relations in the civil service of HKSAR Labour relations in Hong Kongs SMEs E-commerce Intelligent agents Artificial intelligence Education technologies Financial reporting Sustainability reporting China accounting Transfer pricing Customer relationship management Relationship marketing Chinese culture and management Marketing in China

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CHAN Yi Li, Bobbie BSc (Bath); MBA (CityU of HK); DBA (South Australia) CHAO Chee Kwong, Kenneth BSocSc (Hons) (HKU); MBA (AIOU); MSc, EdD (Leicester) CHOI Ping Man, Samuel BCompSc (Hons), MSc (Manitoba); PhD (HKUST)

CHOW Lynne BA (NTU); MBA (CUHK); PhD (HKPolyU) CHOW Ping Man, Raymond MBA (UEA); MSc (London); PhD (CityU of HK)

CHUNG Siu Leung BSc (HKU); MS, PhD (Illinois)

Computer security monitoring Security in electronic commerce Economic modelling for software maintenance Application of information technology in distance education Measurement and management of foreign exchange rate risk Integration of financial markets International asset pricing Corporate financial decision models Financial derivatives Portfolio management Asset pricing Emerging financial market Strategic management Chinese business and management Family business Industry evolution Fuzzy scheduling e-Business systems development Soft computing Decision support systems Integrated software engineering environments Computer aided software engineering tools Decision support systems Object-oriented system analysis and design Business communication Genre analysis Distance education English for specific purposes

IP Yiu Keung BSc (SUNY); MBA (Indiana); PhD (South Carolina) KAN Chi Nam, Andy BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU)

KO Chi Keung, Anthony BSocSc (CUHK); MBA, PhD (HKU)

Areas of Research Interest

LAM Sze Sing, Franklin BA (CityU of HK); MPhil, PhD (CUHK)

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LEUNG Chi Chung, Nigel BA (Ji Nan University); MSc, PhD (Wales Aberstwyth)

LI Kam Cheong LLB (Peking); BEd (CNAA); MA (London); MA (Surrey); MA (CityU of HK); MA (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU) LI Man Lai, Mandy BBA (Hawaii); MBA (San Diego State); DBA (Murdoch)

Financial reporting Security valuation Management accounting Executive compensation

MAK Han Chee, Alex BSc (Hons) (Goldsmiths, London); MSc (LSE, London), MSc (London); PhD (Leeds) POON Shuk Ching, Teresa BSocSc (HKU); MA (Warwick); PhD (Sydney) SHUM Wai Cheong, Ryan BBA (Hons), PhD (HKBU)

Industrial relations Human resource management Pay and working hours Work-life balance Human resource management Employment relations Firm networks and industrial development Technological upgrading Asset pricing models Investment analysis and portfolio management Market efficiency Emerging stock markets Organizational behaviour E-commerce Accounting education General management

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SIAW Siw Chu, Irene BSc (Manitoba); MSc (Sheffield Hallam); MPA (Southern Queensland); DBA (South Australia) SO Wing Kwan, William BSocSc (OUHK); MA (Leicester); MBA (Strathclyde); MSc (CUHK); DBA (HKPolyU) WAN Hak Man BSc (CUHK); MSc (Illinois); PhD (Sunderland) WONG Ho Yan, Karen MA (Exeter); PhD (HKBU)

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Supply chain management Negotiation strategy Retailing (B2C & B2B) and business marketing Agency theory

E-commerce Electronic financial services Accounting information systems Artificial intelligence in business Index funds Market structure Behavioural finance REITs Customer satisfaction Service quality Cause-related marketing Customer voluntary performance

WOO Ka Shing MBA (Stirling); PhD (Nottingham)

YEUNG Chi Hei, Matthew BSc (Hons), MSc (Hertfordshire); PhD (Nottingham)

Customer satisfaction Foreign direct investment Corporate social responsibility Marketing research Strategies in interfirm competition Competitive dynamics Interlocking directorates Entrepreneurship Business law Company law Tax law Arbitration law

YEUNG Ping Kwong BSocSc (Hons) (CUHK); MSocSc (Birmingham); PhD (CUHK) ZHANG Xiao Yang PhD in Law (Strathclyde)

Areas of Research Interest

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School of Education and Languages (E&L)

Research Areas Adult and Distance Education Curriculum Studies, Learning and Assessment Economics of Education Educational Psychology Educational Finance and Planning Language Education Language Studies Lifelong Learning Problem-based Learning School Effectiveness Teacher Education

Contact Person

Dr Thomas TANG Tel: 2768 5803 E-mail: [email protected]

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Staff Member CARR Ronnie MA (Hons), DipEd, MEd, PhD (Glasgow)

Research Interests Distance and adult education Child and adolescent development in social context

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CHAN Chi Wai BSocSc (Hons), DipEd, MEd, MA, EdD (CUHK)

School effectiveness Economics of education Educational finance and planning

FUNG SHI Yuk Hang, Yvonne BSc (HKU); DipEd (CUHK); AdvDipEd, MEd (HKU); PhD (Nottingham)

Science education Curriculum and learning Assessment Professional development of teachers Distance and adult education

KOSCIELECKI, Marek Language acquisition BA, DipTESL, MA (Hons) (Wellington); Language contact and language change BEd (South Australia College of English as an international language Advanced Education); MA (Sydney); PhD (Edith Cowan University)

KWAN Siu Fong, Anna BEd (Hons), MEd (Nottingham); PhD (New South Wales)

Problem-based learning Student learning motivation and self-regulation Lifelong learning and learning to learn Teacher cognition and professional development Programme evaluation and action research

LAI YEUNG Wai Ching, Susanna BA (Hons) (St Marys University); PCEd, AdvDipEd, MEd, PhD (HKU)

Guidance and counselling Adolescent and child development Gifted education Early childhood education Teacher stress Depression and suicide Children with special educational needs

MA Hin Tse BA (CUHK); CertEd, MPhil (HKU); MA (Chu Hai College); DLitt (Asia Institute of Advanced Chinese Studies); PhD (Beijing Normal University)

Chinese linguistics Chinese language education Chinese language and culture Putonghua education

Areas of Research Interest

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MOK Sui Sang CertTeach (Grantham College, HK); BA (CUHK); MA (Indiana University); PhD (University of California)

Cognition and language learning Teaching of English grammar and writing Syntax and semantics of English and Chinese

STOREY, Peter Roland George BA (Hons), PGDE (Wales); MA, PhD (Reading)

Language testing Language programme evaluation English language teaching

TANG Kwong Wai, Thomas BSc (Hons), AdvDipEd (London); DipEd (CUHK); MEd (HKU); PhD (HKU)

Cognitive psychology of learning Teachers thinking Phenomenography Distance education Curriculum leadership

YANG Ruowei MA (Liaoning); MEd (OUHK); PhD (Peking); EdD (Leicester)

Chinese language education Chinese linguistics Language and culture Pragmatics

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School of Science & Technology (S&T)

Research Areas Applied Computer Science and Technology Chemistry Computing in Distance Education Environmental Science, Biology and Ecology Mathematics & Statistics Nursing Studies

Contact Person

Dr YAU Yiu Hung Tel: 2768 6827 E-mail: [email protected]

Staff Member AU Tat Sheung, Oliver BA (Hons) (York); MSc (Toronto); PhD (Loughborough);

Research Interests Requirements specification Formal methods Test-driven development (TDD) Programming paradigms Solid phase extraction Crystal engineering with polypyridine ligands Novel polymeric nitrogen chelates Light emitting materials Organic optoelectronics Catalysis using metal complexes Selective gelator for analytical application Nanomaterials for the potential use for in vitro diagnostic medical devices

Areas of Research Interest

CHAN Chin Wing BSc, MPhil (CUHK); PgC THE (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU)

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CHARM Yee Chong, Caroline BScN (Hons), MSc (HKPolyU); RN CHOY Sheung On, Steven BEng (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU)

Health education and promotion Infection control Elderly care Digital image processing Internet computing Distributed computing Computing for education High speed networking IP networks Video transmission Multicast routing

CHU Hon Wai, Wilson BS (Boston); MSE (Elec. Eng.), MSE (Math. Sc.) (Johns Hopkins University); PhD (HKUST)

HAN Jie, Crystal BSc; MSc (XMU); PhD (CUHK)

Structural chemistry of inclusion compounds Anion recognition based on hydrogen-bonding Self-assembled nanomaterials Application of GC/MS for liquid/gas analysis Chemosensor and biosensor for environmental pollutants Red tide and eutrophication Marine and river water quality monitoring Marine ecology Watercourse maintenance and management Environment policy Environmental law Effluents control and treatment Floating refuse Environmental management systems Sustainable development Telemedicine Mobile health Biosignal processing Medical and healthcare devices

HO Kin Chung, BBS BSc (CUHK); MSc (Salford); MEd (OUHK); PhD (HKU); MIBiol; CBiol; MCIWEM; FHKAAST

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HUNG King Fai, Kevin BSc (Queens University); MPhil, PhD (CUHK); MIEEE, MIET

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KAUR, Baljit Gerontology studies BSc (Hons) (Oxford Brookes); MNurs Social services (Oxford Brookes), MSocSC (HKU); Epidemiology and clinical effectiveness Dip (Cardiovascular Technology); RN KWOK Chi Kong, Paul BSc (Essex); PhD (Cambridge); FIEE; CEng; FHKIE LAM Ching, Simon BN (Hons), MSCG (CUHK); RN Applied optics: LED surface texturing Pattern recognition: bank cheque processing; dental image enhancement Stroke and aged care Nursing informatics Disaster management Physical and psychosocial health Quality of life Nursing management Ophthalmic nursing practice Ohthalmic health education and promotion Nurse attributes and job satisfaction Reflection and nurse education Wireless communications Mobile communications Digital communications Satellite communications

LAM Po King, Shirley BN (Hons); DipOphth (Moorfields), DipCS; MSc (HCM); PRD (HCE); RN LAU Hing Keung BEng (Hons) (University of Northumbria); MPhil (HKPolyU); PhD (HKU); MIEEE, MIET

LEE Kai Wing, Kelvin BSc, DipEd (CUHK); MPhil, PhD (HKUST) LEE Kok Long, Joseph PhD (Lingnan); RN; SBS; JP

Mathematical modelling of networks Internet Realtime communications Diagnostic practice Nursing theory Clinical education Health policy

LEE Wang Fat, Fred BSc (Hons), PhD (HKPolyU)

Red tide and eutrophication Rapid identification of microorganism including dinoflagellates and diatoms Proteomic study of harmful algae blooms and causative agents Toxin-producing mechanism of harmful algae Removal and cleaning strategies for harmful algae bloom Biofuels from algae Phylogenetic study of micro-algae Proteomic analysis of TTX-producing bacteria
Areas of Research Interest

LEE Yin King, Linda BN (Hons), MNurs, PhD (CUHK); RN; RM; RTN LEUNG Chung Yin, Joyce BN (Hons); MN; RN

Tai Chi and psychosocial health Exercise intervention Gerontological care Paediatric nursing Qualitative design Community survey Clinical education Chinese medicine Chinese medical nursing Maternal and child health Simulation training in nursing

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LI Mei Kuen BN, PRDipHCE (HKPolyU); BCM (HKU); MA (CGCHE); RN; RM; RTN LI Tak Sing BScEng (HKU); MSc, PhD (Belfast)

Mesh generation Computational geometry Finite element analysis

LUI Kwok Fai, Andrew Intelligent systems for education BSc (Sydney); Text mining PhD (Australian National University) Social computing Web engineering and component based systems NG Sin Chun, Vanessa BSc (Hons), PhD (CityU of HK); CEng; MIEE; SMIEEE Neural networks Evolutionary computation Digital signal processing Web-based learning

NG Ting Yan, Bernadette BN; MPHC; RN

Transition in health care Surgical nursing Burn management

TIU Mei Ha, Mimi Nursing ethics BScN (McGill University); Elderly care MBA (Columbia Southern University); Quality of life DHSc (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University); RN TSANG Yat Kwan, Alan BN (La Trobe University); PRDipHCE (Nursing) (HKPolyU); MN (Monash University); RN; RN (Psy) TSUI Kam Yan, Calvin BSc (Hons) (OUHK); MSc (HKPolyU); PGDE (HKIEd) WAN Chi Kong, Allen BSc (University of British Columbia); MPhil (HKPolyU); RSO; RSA; CMIOSH Psychiatric rehabilitation Psychiatric community service Professional attributes of nurses Simulation

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Time series analysis Linear models

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Carbon footprint and energy audits Performance of occupational safety and health for construction industry Life cycle assessment for products and services Eco-labeling initiative for green building Integration of management systems and audits Modeling of environmental impact assessment Sustainable municipal solid waste management Adoption of input-output analysis in Hong Kong Lifelong learning Psychotherapy Family intervention Health care delivery models Spiritual care Clinical education Clinical practice and professional development Health care systems and policy Health behaviours Cardiovascular nursing Critical care nursing Infection control Simulation training in nursing

WONG Ka Fai BN (Hons), MNurs (CUHK); MSSc (CityU of HK); RN (Psy); RTN

WONG Ka Po, Alisa MNur (USyd), BN (Monash); RN (HK, UK, USA, Australia); RTN WONG Suet Lai BN, MNurs (CUHK); RN; RM

WONG Sze Mui, Anita Scientific computational modelling for the prediction of BSc (1st Class Hons), MSc (London); hydrodynamics behaviour and transport of pollutants PhD (CityU of HK) processes in coastal environments Meshless methods for problems with partial differential equations Operational research in optimization problems YAU Sui Yu, Ivy MBA (HSM) (University of Ballarat) MNurs, BNurs (Hons) (HKU); RN YAU Yiu Hung BEng (South Bank); MEngSt (Queensland); MSc (Griffith); PhD (Queensland); FHKIE; RPE; CEng; EurIng Cardiac nursing Patient expectation and satisfaction Physical activity and health Waste oil recovery Indoor air quality assessment Air pollution control system design Waste water treatment plant design Chemical waste treatment plant design Energy and carbon management Environmental and chemical engineering
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Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE)

Research Areas Adult and Continuing Education Lifelong Education Policy Accounting, Banking, Finance and Marketing Business Information Systems English Language Education Chinese Studies Occupational Health and Safety

Contact Person

Dr CHAN Tak Yuen, Benjamin Tel: 3120 9898 E-mail: [email protected]

Staff Member
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Research Interests Market-based accounting research Banking Financial systems and markets Investment Continuing education

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LUI Yu Hon BBA (Hons) (CUHK); MA (Distinction), PhD (Lancaster); ACEA; ACIB; ACIS; ACS; AHKIB; MHKSI CHAN Tak Yuen, Benjamin BSc (Santo Tomas); MPhil (HK PolyU); EdD (Durham); CBiol; MSB; FRSPH; FCollT; MRSNZ CHEN Shu Ping, Moncia BA (NCKU); MA (NCKU), MA (Distinction) (Warwick); PhD (HKU)

Adult and continuing education Lifelong education policy Vocational and technocal education in the health sciences Pharmaceutical policy Health food policy Teacher education/cognition Language pedagogy Second language acquisition English literature Course and materials design

LIU Shun Wah, Vanessa Customer satisfaction BA (Hons); Higher Dip (City U HK); Online consumer behavior PhD; MPhil Knowledge management Electronic commerce Information systems TSANG Chun Yu, Benjamin BA (Hons); PhD (HKU); MPhil Chinese medieval history Traditional Chinese culture Traditional Chinese philosophy Classical Chinese literature

TSE Chun Kuen, Alex BSc (Hons) (CUHK); MSc (Env. Sci), MSc (Env. Eng) (HKUST); CIH; RPH; RSO; CMIOSH

Occupational health and safety Occupational hygiene Environmental studies Health and safety management

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Appendix 1
Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy

General
1.1 These regulations are made under paragraphs 1 to 3 and 7 of the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees. 1.2 In these regulations definitions shall apply as in the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees and in the Interpretation Section of the Academic Rules and Regulations.

Research Degrees Committee

2.1 The Research Degrees Committee (referred to in these Regulations as the RDC) shall approve applications for and oversee the progress of all students registered on the programme as required in these regulations.

Entry Requirements
3.1 To enter the Master of Philosophy programme, a student shall possess:
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3.1.1 a first or second class honours degree from a tertiary education institution recognized for this purpose by the RDC; OR 3.1.2 any other equivalent qualifications, or provide evidence of academic and professional attainments acceptable for this purpose to the RDC. 3.2 An applicant shall satisfy the RDC that he/she has sufficient command of the language (normally Chinese or English) in which the course of study and research is to be undertaken and in which the thesis is to be presented. At the time of admission, the RDC shall stipulate whether the thesis is to be presented in Chinese or English. 3.3 No applicant who is already a candidate for a degree at this or another institution may be admitted to the programme, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained.

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Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

4.1 To be eligible for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy, a student shall: 4.1.1 comply with the Regulations for Admission, Registration and Maintenance of Status; and 4.1.2 comply with the Regulations for the Award of Postgraduate Degrees. 4.2 The RDC may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement, or during the period of, the programme of study and research.

4.3 The RDC shall determine the date of commencement of study, which shall normally be on the first day of a calendar month after the date of approval of the application by the RDC and after payment of all fees due. 4.4 The period of study and research for the student shall normally be no less than two and no more than five years. Any period outside the range should require the approval of the RDC. 4.5 A registered student shall follow under supervision a prescribed programme of study and research for the specified period in a field approved by the RDC. 4.6 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree of the University or of any other institution during the period of study and research, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4.7 The Senate may, on the recommendation of the RDC, terminate the registration of any student at any time on the grounds of unsatisfactory performance or of failure to comply with these Regulations by the student. 4.8 A registered student who wishes to be examined for the degree shall give notice, as specified by the University, of the intention to present a thesis. The student shall be required to attend
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an oral examination, and present the thesis in the form prescribed by the University, and it shall become the property of the University. Consultation of the theses would follow the policies of the University.

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Appendix 2
Administrative Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy

Admission
1.1 Pre-application inquiries will be directed by the Registry to the research degree contact person(s) in the relevant School. The contact person may in turn direct the prospective applicant to the potential supervisor who may be a member of the School or a member of staff in any other unit. 1.2 Applicants will be encouraged to submit their applications for admission to the MPhil degree together with a brief research proposal, preferably after consulting the potential supervisor. Guidelines for the preparation of the research proposal may be given by the potential supervisor. Where the potential supervisor is not a staff member of a School, the applicant concerned will be required to seek an affiliation with a School with the support of the potential supervisor before submission of his/her application. 1.3 One set of formal applications received by the Registry will be forwarded to the relevant School. The School Board will consider the applications and make recommendations to the RDC by forwarding the Application Summaries to the Secretary of the RDC after completing the sections relating to the nomination of a supervisor(s), recommendation of the Dean/potential supervisor, decision of the School Board and other remarks, if any. 1.4 The RDC will consider the School Boards recommendations with respect to all applicants. On the basis of the RDCs decisions, the Registry will issue letters of offer of admission or rejection. Letters of offer of admission will include the language in which the thesis is to be presented. 1.5 The RDCs decisions on admissions/rejections will be reported to the Senate. 1.6 Where the applicants are prima facie not eligible for admission, or where admission is sought on the strength of professional qualifications or other scholarly achievements, Schools recommending admission should provide supporting reasons together with any evidence relating to the applicants suitability for pursuing research studies. 1.7 Applications will be considered in batches four times a yearFebruary, May, August and November.
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Special conditions
2.1 The RDC, upon recommendation from the School Board, may approve or prescribe special conditions for any applicant, including undertaking a preliminary course of study and/or performing satisfactorily in an examination, oral or written, either before the date of commencement, or during the period of, the programme of study and research.

2.2 Schools should also consider carefully any conditions they attach to offers of admission to ensure fairness to the candidates in terms of the impact such conditions may have on the duration of their candidature. 2.3 Offers so made will be reported to the Senate.

Termination of Registration
3.1 The Principal Research Supervisor may recommend to the RDC, through the relevant School Board, termination of registration of any student due to lack of progress of the students studies and research or failure to comply with the Regulations. 3.2 The RDC will consider the recommendation and, if appropriate, request the Senate to terminate registration. The Registry will issue a notice of termination to the student concerned in accordance with the decision of the Senate. 3.3 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the Senate to terminate registration shall do so in writing to the Registrar within 10 calendar days of the date of notice of termination.

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3.4 The Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean of the School or, if the Dean is a supervisor, to a senior academic appointed by the Senate for investigation. The appeal shall be considered only if there has been a material administrative error, or some other material irregularity. The Registrar will report the matter to the Senate for consideration together with the Dean/Senate nominees recommendation. The decision of the Senate shall be final.

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Re-registration
4.1 A registered student shall, subject to the approval of the RDC, re-register annually throughout the period of further study and research in accordance with arrangements prescribed by the Registrar. 4.2 A registered student may not register or enroll for any other degree of the University or of any other institution during the period of study and research, unless the express permission of the RDC is obtained. 4.3 The student shall be informed at the time of re-registration of the latest date for notification of intention to graduate in any year. Students who intend to graduate will need to serve notice by the stipulated deadline.

Period of Study and Research

5.1 The period of study and research for the student shall normally be no less than two and no more than five years. 5.2 Any period outside the range prescribed in 5.1 above should require the approval of the RDC after taking into account the recommendation of the Dean and the Principal Research Supervisor.

5.3 Applications for extending the maximum period or shortening the minimum period should be made by students with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor (endorsed by the relevant Dean) to the RDC at least three months ahead of time. The RDC will consider such applications and decide on behalf of the Senate. Where an extension of the maximum period is permitted, the RDC will stipulate the final date after which presentation of the thesis will not be permitted. Students will be informed of the outcome of their applications by the Registry. 5.4 Interruption of Candidatureapplications for leave of absence should be submitted by the students to the Registrar. Approval for interruption of candidature would be granted on valid grounds.

Programme of Study and Research

6.1 Upon registration a student shall follow under supervision a prescribed programme of study and research for a specified period in a field approved by the RDC. 6.2 During the course of study and research, a student can apply to the RDC, with the support of the Principal Research Supervisor endorsed by the relevant School Board, for a change of programme of study and research. The RDC will consider each application taking into account the recommendations of the School Board and the Principal Research Supervisor. Students will be notified of the outcome of their applications by the Registry.
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Supervision
7.1 At the time of registration, the RDC shall appoint a full-time member of the academic staff, or another member of staff approved by the Senate for this purpose, as the Principal Research Supervisor of the student. 7.2 The RDC may in addition appoint an Associate Research Supervisor in connection with the student. 7.3 In the case that the supervisor(s) nominated is/are not (a) full-time member(s) of academic staff, the RDC will forward the nomination to the Senate for approval together with its recommendation. 7.4 Where the Principal Research Supervisor is absent from the University for a period of three months or more, the RDC may make alternative arrangements for the period of absence. 7.5 The duties of the Supervisor(s) are set out clearly in Appendix 5Research Degree Supervision: A Code of Practice. 7.6 It shall be the responsibility of the student to report regularly to the Principal Research Supervisor and the Associate Research Supervisor, if any. 7.7 A student will be required to submit an interim report (IR) by the end of the tenth month of each year of the students period of study and research based on which an assessment of the student will be made by the Principal Research Supervisor.

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7.8 The Principal Research Supervisor shall present to the RDC through the Dean of the School in which the programme of study and research is being conducted not later than the eleventh month of each year of the students period of study and research a progress report (PR) on the students work during the previous year and a recommendation on whether the student should be permitted to re-register. The student shall be given the opportunity to comment on the PR. 7.9 Three months before the PR is due, the Secretary of the RDC will remind the student and the appropriate Principal Research Supervisor of the due date for the IR and PR respectively. The student should submit two copies of the IR directly to the Principal Research Supervisor who should inform the Secretary, RDC. 7.10 The School Board will consider the IR in conjunction with the recommendations of the Principal Research Supervisor in the PR and make appropriate recommendations to the RDC on the annual progress of candidates by the end of the twelfth month of the students period of study and research. 7.11 The Principal Research Supervisor need not wait for an annual Progress Report if he/she
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wishes to recommend termination of studies due to lack of progress of a candidates studies and research. Any recommendation for termination should be submitted to the RDC via the School Board. 7.12 RDCs recommendations for progression will be conveyed to the students by the Registry when a report will also be made to the Senate. Any recommendation for termination will be submitted to the Senate for approval.

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Place of Study and Research

8.1 A candidate may, subject to the recommendation by the Principal Research Supervisor, undertake all or part of the programme of study and research elsewhere than at the University provided that: 8.1.1 the place where the study and research is to be conducted is considered appropriate by the RDC; 8.1.2 the Principal Research Supervisor is able to effect proper control of the students study and research.

Presentation of Thesis
9.1 A registered student who wishes to be examined for the degree of MPhil shall give notice to the Registrar of his/her intention to present a thesis and shall at the same time indicate the proposed title of the thesis, which shall be subject to the approval of the RDC, and submit a short summary of 200-300 words of its proposed contents. The notice shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee, if any. 9.2 A registered student shall give notice of the intended presentation of a thesis at least three months in advance of the intended date of presentation.

9.3 A registered student may present a thesis only after the expiry of the minimum duration of the period of study and research. 9.4 A student who anticipates that the thesis cannot be submitted by the expiry of the maximum duration of the period of study and research should apply for extension of the period at least three months in advance. The application should be submitted via the Principal Research Supervisor (endorsed by the relevant Dean) who will fill in his/her recommendations. The RDC will consider such applications and decide on behalf of the Senate. The RDC will stipulate the final date after which presentation of the thesis will not be permitted. 9.5 On receipt of notice of intention to present a thesis, the Registrar shall request the Principal Research Supervisor to complete a certificate on whether the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination. The Principal Research Supervisor may so confirm in writing or dissociate himself/herself from the thesis. The Principal Research Supervisor will also be requested to certify that the student has complied with any conditions laid down at registration or reregistration. The Registry will then inform the Dean and arrange for the thesis to be examined. 9.6 Having given proper notice, a student shall subsequently submit to the Registrar four unbound copies of a thesis embodying the results of the study and research undertaken during the programme. For this purpose, unbound means that the pages need not be bound with a hard cover, but must be fastened in a manner which is secure and in which the pages will not detach. The thesis shall include: 9.6.1 a certificate from the Principal Research Supervisor to the effect that the thesis is prima facie worthy of examination; 9.6.2 a short abstract of 200-300 words summarizing the contents of the thesis; 9.6.3 a certificate signed by the student to the effect that the thesis embodies the results of the programme of study and research, has been composed by him/herself and has not been presented for a higher degree or any other award to any other institution. 9.7 Each copy of the thesis presented shall be in the form prescribed in the Guidelines for the Format of Theses (Appendix 3).
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10 Contents of Thesis
10.1 A student may not present, as the main content of the thesis, work previously accepted for a degree or other award of the University or any other institution, but may incorporate such work or material in the thesis if he/she specifies the work or material which has been so incorporated. 10.2 If any of the work presented has been carried out in collaboration with another person, the student should state clearly and fully the extent of the collaboration, and shall clearly identify in the thesis the parts of the thesis which are not the result of his/her own work. 10.3 The thesis shall include a detailed statement of the sources of information which the student has made use of in the preparation of the thesis, the extent to which they have been used and the nature of the use made of them. Where written material directly attributable to others has been incorporated, this shall be specified in the statement.

11 Appointment of Examiners
11.1 After the candidate has given notice of his/her intention to present a thesis, the RDC, on the recommendation of the School Course Result Group (SCRG) shall appoint an Award Committee. The Award Committee should be chaired by the Dean of the School (except where the Dean is Principal Research Supervisor, in which case, a senior academic shall be appointed as Chair by the RDC) in which the programme has been offered and consist of at least three examiners nominated by the School, including two internal examiners one of whom shall be the candidates Principal Research Supervisor, and one external examiner who has had no supervisory relationship with the student. If the appointed External Examiner is based overseas and cannot attend the oral examination, an additional examiner appointed locally may be appointed to act for the External Examiner on that occasion. 11.2 The School should also identify the subject area of research of the student and the proposed thesis title for inclusion in the award certificate.

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12.1 The Examiners shall consider the thesis presented by the student. 12.2 Each Examiner shall submit a preliminary report on the thesis to the Award Committee Chairman, through the Registrar, within approximately 4 to 6 weeks in normal circumstances, upon receipt of the thesis. 12.3 The Examiners shall normally jointly examine the student orally on the subject of the thesis and on the area of study within which the thesis falls. 12.4 The Examiners may at their discretion require a student to present him/herself for a written or practical examination or other test. 12.5 After the Examiners reports on the thesis are received, the Registry will arrange an oral examination for the student. The oral examination can take the form of telephone conferencing or tele-conferencing, where possible, if the External Examiner is overseas and no local examiner has been appointed in place of the External Examiner for the purpose of the examination. The Award Committee will meet and the student may be required to amend the thesis.

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13 Report of the Award Committee

13.1 After the examination has been completed, the Award Committee shall report to the RDC via the SCRG. 13.2 If the Examiners are unanimous in their recommendation, the Award Committees report will be given to the SCRG, which will make a recommendation on the examination results to the RDC for approval. 13.3 If there is disagreement amongst the Award Committee concerning the performance of the candidate, the Examiners should submit individual reports to the SCRG. An additional External Examiner may then be appointed who will be required to make a report and recommendation to the SCRG.

13.4 After considering the report of the Award Committee and of the additional External Examiner, the SCRG will make a final recommendation on the examination result for consideration by the RDC. 13.5 In its report, the Award Committee shall make one of the following recommendations: either 13.5.1 that the degree of MPhil be awarded; or 13.5.2 that the degree of MPhil be awarded subject to the candidate making minor corrections to the thesis (where the corrections are not so substantial as to justify a recommendation that the student should submit a revised thesis); or 13.5.3 that the degree of MPhil be not awarded but that the candidate be permitted to submit a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subsequent occasion; or 13.5.4 that the degree of MPhil be not awarded and that the Registration be terminated. 13.6 The Report of the Award Committee shall be confidential to the SCRG and to the RDC. 13.7 Where a recommendation is made under para 13.5.2, the Chair of the Award Committee shall be responsible for confirming to the SCRG that the corrections required by the Award Committee have been satisfactorily carried out.
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13.8 In the event of the SCRG recommending to the RDC that a student be permitted to present a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subsequent occasion in the terms of para 13.5.3, the SCRG shall also recommend the further work required and shall specify the period, which shall normally be no longer than 18 months, within which the thesis may be represented. The Registrar shall make the decision of the RDC known to the student. 13.9 The SCRG shall not recommend to the RDC that the degree of MPhil be awarded unless the Award Committee has reported: 13.9.1 that the student possesses a sound general knowledge of the area of study within which the subject of the thesis falls; and 13.9.2 that the candidate has critically investigated and evaluated the approved topic, has acquired competence in the methods of research and scholarship, has displayed sustained independent effort and has lucidly presented the results of his/her work in the thesis; and 13.9.3 that the candidate has satisfied the examiners in the oral examination; and 13.9.4 that, in the opinion of the award committee, the award of the degree of MPhil is merited.

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14 Re-examination
14.1 Where a student has been permitted to present a revised thesis and to present him/herself for examination again on a subsequent occasion, the arrangements and rules for the reexamination shall be as if the candidate were being examined for the first time, unless the RDC has, on the original recommendation of the Award Committee and the SCRG, excused the student from a further oral examination. 14.2 The Examiners for the re-examination shall be the same as for the first examination unless otherwise determined by the RDC on the recommendation of the SCRG. 14.3 A candidate for re-examination shall pay the prescribed re-examination fee, if any, at the time of giving notice of intention to submit a revised thesis. 14.4 The re-examination should follow the procedures as given in para 9.5-9.6, 12 and 13.1-13.4 above unless specified otherwise by the RDC. 14.5 If the candidate is required to make minor corrections to the thesis prior to the granting of the award, the Chair of the Award Committee shall be responsible for confirming to the SCRG that the corrections required by the Award Committee have been satisfactorily carried
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out. 14.6 A candidate who has failed to satisfy the Examiners in re-examination shall not be permitted to present him/herself for re-examination on a further occasion.

15 Appeals
15.1 A student who wishes to appeal against the decision of the RDC in an examination or reexamination shall do so in writing to the Registrar, within 10 calendar days of the date of the publication of the results. The Registrar shall report the matter to the RDC. 15.2 In case of appeal, the Registrar shall direct the appeal to the Dean or, where the Dean is a supervisor, to a senior academic appointed by the Senate for investigation. The appeal shall be considered only if there has been a material administrative error, or some other material irregularity. The Registrar will report the matter to the RDC for consideration together with the Dean/RDC nominees recommendation. The decision of the RDC shall be final.

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16 Disposal of and Access to the thesis

16.1 After the candidate has amended the thesis to the satisfaction of the Examiners, he/she is required to submit two hard copies and a soft copy in the prescribed format to the Registrar. The soft copy and one hard copy of the thesis will be deposited with the University Library. The second hard copy will be deposited with the School in which the programme was conducted. 16.2 It may be appropriate for a further copy or copies to be presented by the candidate to any collaborating or cooperating establishments. 16.3 The thesis submitted by a candidate for the degree of MPhil has the status of an unpublished manuscript. The author remains the copyright holder and deposit of a copy in the Library or the School does not transfer the copyright.

16.4 Consultation of the theses should follow the policies of the University. However, the author of a thesis for the degree of MPhil deposited in the University Library may apply to the RDC for the imposition of a period of restriction of up to two years in the first instance during which time the authors permission is necessary for access to the thesis. Such an application must contain specific reasons to support it. The period of restriction may be extended for further periods each not exceeding one year at the RDCs discretion provided that the total period of restriction does not normally exceed five years.

17 Conferment of the Degree of MPhil

17.1 The date of conferment of the degree shall be the date of its award by Council at Congregation.

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Appendix 3
Guidelines for the Format of Theses

Thesis Contents
Besides the main chapters of your thesis, it must include other elements, viz.

A title page with the title of your study, your name (English and Chinese, if applicable), a
statement indicating the degree the thesis is submitted for, and the date of submission. For example,

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A Constructivist Approach to Developing Teachers for Change

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CHAN Mei Ling

Thesis submitted to The Open University of Hong Kong in fulfilment of the degree of Master of Philosophy July 2008

An abstract
This is a synopsis of your study in 200-300 words.

Acknowledgements This is to acknowledge all those who have supported you during your study.

A table of contents
This lists the main content of your thesis, with the corresponding page numbers. In listing the chapters, you need only give the chapter titles and section headings.

A list of tables A list of all tables included in your thesis, with the corresponding page numbers. A list of figures A list of all figures included in your thesis, with the corresponding page numbers. References A list of all the references used in your thesis. Appendices This should include materials of a contextual nature, such as copies of research instruments used, or a synopsis of relevant documents etc. We do not recommend that you put in the
appendices complete interview transcripts, observation notes or data sets, only those or parts of them which directly enhance the argument you are advancing in the thesis. However, processed data used for discussion must be placed in the main text.

Formatting Guidelines
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The thesis, whether presented in Chinese or English, shall be arranged in such a way that it opens out to the left. In any case, the words shall be typed across the page from left to right and on one side of the page only. Page size: Page margins: Font (main text): Page numbers: A4 (210 mm wide x 297 mm high) left 4 cm (for binding), right 3 cm top 3 cm, bottom 3 cm 12 point, Times New Roman bottom centre, no brackets around (Table of contents and other material preceding the beginning of the general text may be numbered with lowercase roman numerals.) Line spacing: Paragraphs: Heading style: double spaces left justified only chapter: level 1 (all capitals, centre, point 14, bold) section: level 2 (all capitals, left, point 12, bold) sub-section: level 3 (1st letter capital, left, point 12 , bold) sub-sub-section: level 4 (1st letter capital, left, point 12, italics) Quotes in text: Block quotes: Terms with acronyms: plain text, within single inverted commas; reference should include page number plain text, indented from left margin, no inverted commas needed; reference should include page number full term the first time it appears, with acronym within brackets; thereafter, can use acronym alone

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Binding and Formatting of Cover

3.1 The thesis shall be bound in boards covered in dark blue material. The binding shall be of a fixed kind with leaves permanently and appropriately secured. 3.2 The outside front cover shall bear in gold lettering the title of the thesis, the full name of the candidate, the degree for which the thesis is submitted, the name of the University and the month and year of submission. 3.3 The spine shall bear in gold lettering: 3.3.1 20 mm from the bottom and acrossOUHK 3.3.2 70 mm from the bottom and acrossthe degree and year of submissionMPhil 2003 3.3.3 Evenly spaced between the statement of the degree and year of submission and the top of the spine and across or downthe name of the author and if necessary an abbreviated title of the thesis. 3.4 Where lettering runs down the spine it shall be printed in such a direction that it is upright

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when the thesis is lying flat with the front cover uppermost.

Requirements for Submission of Electronic Theses to the Library

The current Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) system under the Electronic Library makes use of Web technology to facilitate access and retrieval of, and to make possible the seamless inclusion of multimedia elements into, theses and dissertations. The following specifies the general technical requirements of the electronic files to be submitted by students. Files submitted in unacceptable or corrupted format will be refused. Electronic files submitted by students may need to be converted by the Library before they can be posted in the ETD system. 4.1 Basic requirements 4.1.1 Generally, there are no limits on the file size. 4.1.2 Adopt the native file extensions for the submitted files. 4.1.3 Submit the files on a standard CD-ROM or DVD-ROM 4.1.4 Include a readme.txt text file to cover the following: (a) the file directory structure of your CD or DVD (b) operating system platform (name, version, or others), file formats (including those of content, images, other attachments), version, resolution (if applicable), and other necessary information (e.g. software product information, vendor contacts) (c) notes that help Library staff during conversion for the ETD system, such as The abc.avi file is used for the xyz part of Chapter N.

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4.2 File formats 4.2.1 PC files are preferred. 4.2.2 Operating system environment: (a) English / Chinese Windows platform is required. (b) English text is required to be prepared on the English Windows platform, whereas Chinese text should be prepared on the Chinese Windows platform. (c) Document file formats natively supported by Microsoft Office are required. File formats such as doc, rtf, html, xls, ppt, and plain text are preferred. 4.2.3 Graphic file format should be natively supported by Microsoft Office 2002 or above such as JPEG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, etc. 4.2.4 Import special formula or content, whenever possible, to a Microsoft Office 2002 or above document. If possible, use MS Equation Editor to create equations. 4.2.5 Special characters or symbols should be converted to image format. 4.2.6 Multimedia file formats such as Real file, Windows Media file, and Macromedia Flash file formats are preferred. (a) Real file format should be compatible with RealPlayer 10 or above.
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(b) Windows Media file format should be compatible with Windows Media Player 9 or above. (c) Macromedia Flash file format should be compatible with Flash Player 7 or above. 4.2.7 If other file formats have to be used, follow the widely-used international standards, e.g. MPEG, QuickTime for videos, ascii for text, pdf for text and images, mp3 for sound. 4.2.8 File formats that need a server program to run shall not be converted. 4.2.9 If other file formats are used, please include the software information and vendor contact details. 4.3. Others 4.3.1 The pagination, the layout and the file / path / URL names may be changed because of the conversion. But paragraphing and chapter breakdown remain the same. 4.3.2 There will be no change in the content itself. No conversion will be done if there is such a risk. 4.3.3 The Library follows the guiding principle that there will be no change in the content or data loss because of the conversion. The Library reserves the right to decide to convert or not to convert the work or parts of the work. 4.3.4 The technical requirements will be updated as and when necessary to keep pace with technology change. The student is encouraged to contact the Library at the time of thesis / dissertation preparation. The Library will refer the student to ITU support.

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Appendix 4
Guidelines for the Appointment of Research Degree Supervisors

Eligibility
1.1 Full-time academic staff, or other members of staff approved by the Senate for this purpose, appointed at the Assistant Professor level (and normally with a minimum of three years experience at that level) or above are eligible for appointment as Principal Research Supervisors. 1.2 Supervisors for MPhil degrees should normally possess a PhD and, preferably, experience in leading and supervising research and research degree students. 1.3 Individuals without formal supervisory experience may also be considered for appointment as Associate Research Supervisors on the recommendation of the appropriate Dean of School and the endorsement of the RDC on the basis of the scholarly achievements and area of expertise of the individual. 1.4 Individuals who are not full-time staff of the University may also be considered for appointment as Associate Research Supervisors on the recommendation of the appropriate Dean of School and the endorsement of the RDC for continuation of research and study in areas outside Hong Kong.

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Non-eligibility
2.1 A person who is a candidate for a research degree of this University or of any other institution will normally be ineligible to act as a Supervisor.

Appointment Procedures
3.1 The Dean of the appropriate School should nominate a Principal Research Supervisor and an Associate Research Supervisor, if any, when an application for admission to MPhil candidature is recommended to the RDC which will approve the nomination on behalf of the Senate.

Duties of Supervisors
4.1 These are set out separately under Research Degree Supervision: A Code of Practice.

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Research Degree Supervision: A Code Of Practice

Preamble
1.1 The Senate has agreed to the promulgation of this Code of Practice for research degree supervision. It sets out what the University regards as the responsibilities of Supervisors as well as of research degree students and provides a basic framework within which research degree candidatures will be pursued. The Code will be made available to all Supervisors as well as to all research degree students. 1.2 This document should be read in conjunction with the Regulations and Administrative Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy. 1.3 A School may have its own Code provided it does not contravene the Code set out in this document. 1.4 The University attaches considerable importance to effective research degree supervision exemplified by regular meetings and close professional collaboration between a Supervisor and a research student.
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Appointment of Supervisors
2.1 Full-time academic staff appointed at Assistant Professor level or above are eligible for appointment as Principal Research Supervisors. 2.2 Responsibility for the supervision of research students rests in the first instance with the Supervisor, who will be the formal point of contact between the student and the University.

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Responsibilities of a Supervisor
The responsibilities of a Supervisor will include: 3.1 giving guidance to research students with respect to the nature of research and the standard expected, the planning of the research programme, literature and sources, attendance at taught classes, and requisite techniques which need to be acquired (including arranging instruction where necessary); 3.2 maintaining regular contact with the student at agreed intervals; 3.3 being accessible to the student at other appropriate and reasonable times for consultation and advice; 3.4 giving detailed advice on the necessary completion dates of successive stages of the work so that the thesis may be completed within the scheduled time; 3.5 requesting written work as appropriate, and returning such work with constructive criticism and in reasonable time;

3.6 arranging, as appropriate, for the student to give graduate seminars or the like, and guiding the student in the preparation of oral examinations; 3.7 generally overseeing the students progress; and 3.8 reporting annually in writing to the RDC through the School Board on the students work during the previous year, and recommending whether the student should be permitted to re-register. If at any time the Supervisor is of the opinion that the student is unlikely to achieve the degree for which he or she is registered, the Supervisor should report this through the Dean of School to the RDC immediately, without waiting for the annual recommendation on re-registration.

Responsibilities of the Student

The responsibilities of the student will include: 4.1 discussing with the Supervisor the type of guidance he or she finds most helpful, and agreeing on a schedule of meeting; 4.2 taking the initiative in raising problems or difficulties with the Supervisor;

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4.3 maintaining the progress of the work in accordance with the stages agreed with the Supervisor, including in particular the presentation of written material, as required, in sufficient time to allow for comment and discussion before proceeding to the next stage; 4.4 ensuring that prescribed coursework, if any, is satisfactorily completed; 4.5 providing annually a formal interim report to the RDC through the Supervisor; and 4.6 deciding when he or she wishes to present the thesis, taking due account of the opinion of the Supervisor.

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Relationship between the Supervisor and the Student

5.1 The relationship between the Supervisor and the student will follow accepted norms conducive to academic and professional development as a result of each party fulfilling the responsibilities laid on him or her. 5.2 If an effective working relationship does not develop and the student and/or the Supervisor believes that, for this reason, the work is not proceeding satisfactorily, either person may make a representation to the Dean of School. The Dean should consider the matter carefully and, if appropriate, recommend a replacement to the RDC. Should the Dean determine not to proceed in this way, the situation should nonetheless be reported without delay to the RDC.

Publications
Care should be taken to ensure that the contribution of the student is recognized and properly acknowledged in any publication arising from the students research work.

Written Material
7.1 At the time of presentation of the thesis, the student should certify that the thesis embodies the results of the study and research he or she has conducted and has been composed by the student. The Supervisor should ensure that the thesis presented is of an acceptable standard. The Supervisor will properly comment at regular intervals, as indicated in this Code, on the students written submissions and offer advice and guidance on their improvement; but the Supervisor will operate within the general principle that the final written thesis must be the students own work.

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Appendix 6
Terms of Reference of the Research Degrees Committee

Terms of Reference
1. To receive and approve applications for admission to a post-graduate degree by research programme of the University. 2. To prescribe special conditions for admission to a post-graduate degree by research programme of the University. 3. To assure itself that adequate provision is available for the satisfactory conduct and supervision of the proposed programme of study and research. 4. To determine the programme of study and research, starting date and minimum/maximum duration of study for each student admitted to a post-graduate degree by research programme of the University. 5. 6. 7. To appoint, on behalf of Senate, a Principal Research Supervisor for each student. To appoint, on behalf of Senate, an Associate Research Supervisor for any student as required. To receive regular annual progress reports from the Principal Research Supervisor for each student. 8. To approve all amendments to the period of study and research and/or arrangements for the supervision of any student. 9. To recommend to Senate the termination of registration of any student as necessary.

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10. To approve applications for presentation of a thesis and approve the title of the thesis in each case. 11. To approve, on behalf of Senate, the membership of the Award Committee for each student presenting a thesis. 12. To receive the report of the Award Committee after examination of each student and to approve, on behalf of Senate, the results to be awarded. 13. To approve applications from the author for the imposition of a period of restriction of access to any thesis deposited in the OUHK Library. 14. To approve, on behalf of Senate, supervisor(s) for students registered for other post-graduate programmes with a research component.

Membership
Capacity Chair Ex-officio Members Members Number 1 5 2 Composition Vice-President (Academic) Deans/Director Senior members of OUHK academic staff appointed by the Senate Secretary 1 Registrar or his/her nominee

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Appendix 7
Instructions on completing the application form

Points to note before completing the application form (a) (b) (c) Please use a typewriter or a black ball pen to complete the form. Please complete the form in English in capital letters. You must provide the data required by the application form so that we can process your application for admission. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. See Personal Data (Privacy) Notice in this Guidebook. However, for items with *, they are for statistical purposes or for facilitating the provision of appropriate services; you may choose to provide the relevant information or not to do so.

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Personal details
TITLE Enter the appropriate code in the box : 1 Mr 2 Ms 3 Dr NAME Enter your name and Chinese character code as printed on your HKID card. MARITAL STATUS * Enter the appropriate code in the box : S Single

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M Married D Divorced O Others ADDRESS AREA This will be used for ALL mailing correspondence. Please enter the area code that best matches your correspondence address into the appropriate boxes. Hong Kong Island H1 H2 H3 Kowloon K1 K2 K3 K4 New Territories N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 Others O1 Wanchai and Eastern Central and Western Southern Yau Tsim and Mongkok Sham Shui Po Kowloon City and Wong Tai Sin Kwun Tong Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Sha Tin Tai Po and North Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Sai Kung Others (e.g. Islands)

OCCUPATION *

Enter the code which best matches your present occupation. 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Full-time homemakers Homemakers with part-time jobs Administrators and managers in government departments Administrators and managers in industrial and commercial sectors Teachers in primary schools and kindergartens and nursery workers Teachers in secondary schools Teachers in post-secondary schools and tertiary education institutions Other teachers, instructors, education advisers, etc. Medical and health-related professions including: doctors, dentists, pharmacists, dispensers, nurses, opticians, radiographers, occupational therapists, health inspectors, etc. 10 11 Social workers in government and voluntary agencies Other professions including accountants, company secretaries, lawyers, architects, surveyors, town planners, librarians, clergy, advertising and public relations officers, statisticians, translators & interpreters, market researchers, systems analysts, etc. 12 13 14 15 16 17 Authors, journalists, artists, actors, musicians, producers, etc. Qualified scientists and engineers Technical personnel including technicians, data processors and drafting technicians Tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, machinists, welders, woodworkers, etc.) Workers in farming, mining, construction and other manufacturing Communications and transport: air, sea, road, KCR and MTR including: drivers, porters, seafarers, pilots, telephone operators, telegraph operators, postal workers, messengers 18 19 20 Secretaries, clerks, tellers, receptionists and office support staff Police, firefighters, correctional service staff Service occupations: shopkeepers, shop assistants, sales representatives, hotel and restaurant workers, domestic helpers, hair-dressers, photographers, recreation workers, etc. 21 22 Retired Unemployed (not homemakers)
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Full-time students In prison (but not including staff)# Under long-term residential or hospital care (but not including staff)# Others

# Your indication of this information is essential for the University to provide

appropriate services for you. The University would liaise with your institution to arrange such.

EDUCATION *

Enter the code which best matches your highest level of education. 12 13 14 15 16 First degree of university or other tertiary education institute Postgraduate degree Professional qualification: below advanced level equivalent Professional qualification: advanced level equivalent Professional qualification: degree equivalent or above Others

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17 DISABILITY *

If you are physically disabled, enter the type of handicap in the box. Otherwise, leave it blank. Your indication of this information is voluntary but essential for the University to provide appropriate services for you. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Blind (=visually handicapped) Profound hearing loss Severe/moderate/mild hearing loss Low vision (This does not include people who are able to read with the help of normal spectacles or contact lenses.) Wheelchair user Using crutch/callipers Polio/Rheumatoid Arthritis/Spine problem Other kinds of impaired movement Others (please specify)

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Areas of research interests

Applicants should indicate their areas of research interests in this Section.

Post-secondary and university education

a) Applicants should enter a full record of their post-secondary education in chronological order in the table provided.

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Applicants who possess awards conferred by any academic institution should indicate the qualification obtained, the award classification (if any) and the date of acquiring the award.

c)

Applicants currently pursuing a programme in an academic institution should indicate the period of their current study, the qualification expected to be obtained and the expected date of the award. Applicants in the final year of their current studies are required to produce documentary evidence in the form of an official transcript of their academic record or a letter of certification to the effect that they have satisfied the requirements for award of the degree, including the class of honours awarded if applicable, as soon as it is available.

d)

Applicants are advised to arrange for official transcripts with the complete record of the course(s) attended and examination results for all tertiary level studies to be mailed directly by the institutions concerned to the Admissions Office, Registry.

e)

Copies of certificates of all post-secondary academic/professional qualifications should be attached to the application form.

f)

Transcripts and certificates which are not in English or Chinese should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.

Other academic/professional qualifications

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Applicants in possession of any academic/professional qualifications (including membership of professional associations) other than those entered in Section 3 should enter details in this Section and submit copies of certificates and official transcripts.

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Relevant work experience

Applicants should enter details of their full-time work experience and any other relevant part-time work experience in chronological order in this Section.

Additional relevant information

Any additional relevant information which may be of assistance to the University in considering the application should be provided in this Section. Additional sheets may be appended if necessary.

References
a) Applicants should nominate two referees who can inform the University of their academic ability, character and capacity for post-graduate study in this Section. b) Applicants may nominate one academic and one professional referee to substantiate their application for post-graduate studies. c) The names of referees 1 and 2 should be inserted respectively on the reference forms 1 and 2 enclosed with the application form. The referee should be requested to have the form completed and returned directly to the Admissions Office, Registry within two weeks from the date the applicant submits his/her application.

Name of OUHK academic staff contacted

Applicants should discuss the proposed field of study with a member of the OUHK academic staff in the relevant School before submitting a formal application.

Declaration
a) Applicants should check Sections 1 to 9 of the application form to make sure that all sections have been completed. b) Applicants should sign and date the application form. An application form that does not bear the signature of the applicant will not be processed.

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