History University of Canterbury

Overview

The History course University of Canterbury  requires the preparation of a substantial thesis that presents the outcome of the research and places it in the broader framework of the discipline or field of study. A PhD thesis is required to make an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in the field of study, and to meet recognised international standards for such work.

A thesis is expected to meet all of the following criteria:

• An original thesis which contributes to the state of knowledge.

• Identification of problem(s) and/or question(s) to be investigated in relation to existing scholarship.

• Familiarity with and ability to evaluate the historiographical literature associated with the project.

• Thorough acquaintance with relevant primary sources and secondary literature.

• Clear and definite evidence of ability in source selection, interpretation and analysis, methodological rigour and other related skills as defined by the specific project.

• Absolute accuracy when citing from and, otherwise, interpreting sources.

• Strict and consistent adherence to scholarly conventions relating especially to citations, referencing, etc.

• Literate in presentation (style, format, grammar, syntax, etc.)