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TOPIC 7 : POSSIBLE OUTCOMES OF VIVA VOCE
7.1
THE FIVE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES (SCALES)
Scale 1: Pass without correction.
Scale 2: Pass with minor correction.
Scale 3: Pass with major correction.
Scale 4: Thesis re-examination. Must attend another viva voce.
Scale 5
:
Fail.
7.2 THE CONSEQUENCES OF EACH OUTCOME
SCALE 1
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Pass Without Correction.
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Corrections confirmation (if any) by the Main Supervisor.
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Maximum
time duration is 3 months.
Consequences
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Rare occurrence. Congratulations, your effort has been paid accordingly. You have
satisfied all parties.
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You may have corrections in spelling and formatting.
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Ample time (3 months) is given; you may submit your thesis as soon as you have
rectified those concerns and after being verified by your main supervisor.
SCALE 2
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Pass With Minor Corrections.
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Corrections confirmation by (i) The Internal Examiner and
(ii) The Main Supervisor.
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Maximum
time duration is 6 months.
Consequences
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Congratulations, your effort has been paid accordingly too.
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You may have several corrections in rephrasing or/and adding sentences, topics, sub-
topics.
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External examiner is satisfied and suggesting internal and the main supervisor to
verify your corrected work before your submission.
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You must submit your thesis within the duration of 6 months.
SCALE 3
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Pass With Major Corrections.
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Corrections confirmation by (i) The External Examiner,
(ii) The Internal Examiner and (iii) The Main Supervisor.
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Maximum
time duration is 9 months.
Consequences
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Be happy, you still pass.
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You may have many corrections in term of your content.
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Amend them according to the panel’s list.