Research Project FAQs

 

Q1.I haven’t formed a Program of Study (POS) committee yet. Can I do that just before submitting my paper?

 

A1.No, you should form a POS committee at least one semester before the deadline for your RP submission. If you haven’t formed a POS committee by that time, you will need to do so and submit your RP the next semester. In particular those students who need to write a thesis/capstone project should form a POS committee two semesters before the deadline and take the Advanced Research Seminar (ARS) one semester before the deadline at the latest.

 

Q2. I completed all the required courses but I haven’t submitted my RP yet. By when should I submit my RP?

 

A2. Your graduation deadline is 4 academic years from your admission. For example, if you are admitted in spring 2019 your graduation deadline is fall 2022 (i.e. admission year + 4 years -1 semester). You can apply for an extension of 1 year upon approval of the Academic Affairs Division if necessary. If you are an international student, please check your scholarship requirement for graduation beforehand with the Student Affairs Division.

 

Q3. I want to change my RP type, RP topic and/or supervisor. Can I do that now?

 

A3. In principal, you cannot change your RP type, RP topic and/or POS committee members once you submit the POS committee application form to the Academic Affairs Division. You can do this only if you receive approval from the current and the proposed POS committee members, if applicable but only one semester before the deadline of your RP submission at the latest.

 

Q4. Where can I find the relevant forms (e.g. POS committee application form, POS change request form, etc.)?

 

Please find all relevant forms at the link below:

Official Forms>Research Projects

https://www.kdischool.ac.kr/#/students/cp/academics/official_forms

 

Q5. The Turnitin system is not working for the RP submission. How can I solve this problem?

 

A5. Please read the submission manual thoroughly and follow the steps accordingly. The Turnitin system normally takes some time to generate a similarity index (from 10-20 minutes up to 24 hours). If the system is still malfunctioning after that time, please contact the Academic Affairs Division. Also, please be noted the turn it in system takes more time if you submit your paper over and over again.

 

Q6. I’m already back to my country and it is hard for me to keep in contact with my supervisor. What should I do?

 

A6.We advise all international students to finish their RP before going back to their country. However, if you were unable to finish your RP before going back, please duly notify your supervisor of your leave beforehand and communicate through email when finalizing your research paper.

 

Q7. How can I get the supervisor’s signature on the recommendation for research project evaluation form while I’m not around the campus?

 

In principle, you have to submit a hard copy of the recommendation of evaluation form. However, you can alternatively submit your supervisor’s approval email stating that your RP and plagiarism test have been fulfilled to meet the graduation requirement if unavoidable.

 

Q8. When is the next RP submission period?

 

Please refer to the 2019 Academic Calendar at the link below for the next research project submission.

https://www.kdischool.ac.kr/#/students/content?menuId=371&contentId=31999

 

[Attachments] 

1. 2019 Spring RP Submission Notice 

2. RP Submission Manual_2019

3. A guideline for research projects_2019 

4. Recommendation for Evaluation Form