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At no stage in my higher degree have I felt that my supervisor would be judgemental towards me over: a mistake I had made; my lack of scientific knowledge; or my perception that I may not meet my supervisors expectations of me.

My research further developed my problem-solving skills.

I receive sufficient financial support to maintain an acceptable standard of living.

When I began my higher degree I was provided with information about my career prospects at the completion of my degree.

The teaching experience available through my program is adequate preparation for an academic/teaching career.

My supervisor motivates me to do my best work.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including photocopying.

At all times, I had good access to the technical support I needed.

My supervisor provides me with appropriate guidance with respect to planning my research, identifying important goals and meeting deadlines.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor engages in constructive discussions with me about my progress.

My program's curriculum is broad enough to meet my needs and prepare me for my career of choice.

My supervisor gives me sufficient notice when he or she takes leave, goes overseas or will not be available etc.

When I began my higher degree I was provided a realistic assessment of financial support (prospects for and levels of).

Promises made to me before I enrolled about the level of support I should expect (e.g. funding, technical, laboratory, infrastructure), were always met. (I.e they did not paint an overly glossy picture)

When I began my higher degree, I was never intimidated by supervisor or his/her reputation.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including registration and travel to conferences, workshops, or other institutions.

I have been provided with good access to all of the library resources I needed

I do not believe that my supervisor ever interferes with my work inappropriately.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor helps with extra- research problems including employment and technical training.

My supervisor provides an atmosphere in which I feel comfortable raising issues that concern me and is committed to resolving these issues.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including sample preparation facilities.

Doing my research has helped me to develop my ability to plan my own work

When I began my higher degree I was provided with a clear statement of the responsibilities of supervisors.

As a result of my research, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor regularly provides me with prompt comprehensive and constructive feedback on submitted written work.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including access to help/advice on academic writing.

My supervisor and I have worked out the degree to which he or she will be involved.

I would feel comfortable talking to my supervisor about an academic career.

When my supervisor has taken leave, gone overseas, or has not been available, I have had adequate alternative supervision at my disposal, and did not feel abandoned or neglected.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor encourages me to present my work at appropriate seminars and conferences.

Technical support staff in my Faculty/School are always helpful and supportive of postgraduate students and their needs.

When I began my higher degree, the Faculty/School adequately explained the thesis examination process

My supervisor never asks me to perform duties that I consider to be unrelated to either my award or personal research.

I am satisfied with my supervisor's expertise with respect to the process of supervising research students.

My supervisor is friendly, supportive and helpful.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor discusses issues of authorship with me.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including help with developing skills for communicating ideas orally to the community at large.

I am happy with the degree to which my supervisor challenges me.

When I began my higher degree I was provided with an adequate introduction to the Faculty/School and its facilities

I am satisfied with my supervisor's expertise with regard to my research topic.

My supervisor is affirming and encouraging.

When I began my higher degree I was provided with a clear statement of the responsibilities of postgraduate students.

My supervisor has made his/her expectations of me clear.

My supervisor virtually wrote whole sections of my thesis.

My own goals and research interests are incorporated into my doctoral dissertation.

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of supervision given by my supervisor.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including consumables (e.g. stationery).

There is a person or office I would turn to if I perceived abuse, misconduct, or exploitation in my program, by my supervisor or other staff member.

My supervisor provides me with appropriate guidance with respect to encouraging me to research in a self-directed or independent manner.

I developed an understanding of the standard of work expected

Overall, my program provided enough information during the application and admissions process for me to make an informed decision about choosing to pursue a higher degree.

I am satisfied with my supervisor's expertise with regard to assisting me to consult other people for expertise in areas outside his or her area of expertise.

My supervisor distributes his or her time and energy equitably between postgraduate students.

I am satisfied with my supervisor's expertise with regard to my research methodology.

My Faculty/School ensures that a research seminar program is organised for postgraduate students.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor assists with writing skills (e.g. expression of ideas, grammar, structure of thesis etc.).

When I began my higher degree, I was provided information about: the average completion time of students enrolled in the program; and percentage of students who complete the program successfully.

My Faculty/School ensures that all students in my program are treated with appropriate respect.

I am satisfied with the degree of ownership I have of my research topic.

At no stage in my higher degree have I: avoided seeing or meeting with my supervisor; worried about going to a meeting or seeing my supervisor; or worried about what my supervisor might say at a meeting or when I saw them next.

When I began my higher degree I was provided with procedural/administrative guidelines for higher degree study.

I was able to organise good access to all the equipment and resources necessary for my research.

My research plans were never compromised through lack of research funding.

Tutors and teaching assistants in my Faculty/School are appropriately trained and supervised.

When I began my higher degree I was provided with an introduction into postgraduate research in the Faculty/School.

I feel as though my supervisor tries to take credit for work that I have done, and I do not get the recognition I am due.

I received good guidance in my literature search

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor assists with publication of my research.

Faculty in my program believe students are there primarily to help fulfill their research and teaching obligations.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor helps with planning field work.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including sample storage facilities.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor helps me network with other researchers in my area.

My supervisor made a real effort to understand difficulties I faced

My Faculty/School ensures that students do not feel isolated.

My supervisors let me work in my own way, and never try to impose their own work ethic, values, or methods upon me.

There is appropriate financial support for all of my research activities.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor is a source of new ideas for my research.

My research has sharpened my analytical skills.

My Faculty/School ensures that cultural and gender equity are dealt with positively.

I have been provided with adequate resources/support for research, including transport for field work.

When I began my higher degree I was provided accurate information about the costs (total of tuition, fees, and living expenses) of the program.

I was never expected to pay for research items out of my personal finances.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor is available for discussions/consultations when needed.

I have been provided with adequate resources for research, including PC, specialist hardware etc.

I am satisfied with the degree to which my supervisor reads my work in a timely manner and in advance of meetings with me.