Office of Research Graduate Studies
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
Academic Intervention Strategy Report
The University has an obligation to identify and assist students that may be ‘at risk’ of falling behind, or not
completing their program of study. In order to assess your current situation you are required to meet urgently
with your supervisory team and complete the below information.
USQ Student ID
Student’s full name
Faculty
Choose Faculty (from drop down list)
Program
Principal supervisor
Associate supervisor/s
Commencement date
Confirmation date
Completion due date
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Achievement of Set Targets
All reported set targets and/or issues identified in your Academic Intervention Strategy (AIS) letter as behind
schedule from your last progress report will require a summary of the steps you have taken to address these
issues.
Complete set target and/or issues if listed in your Academic Intervention Strategy letter.
A.
Locating and selecting relevant scholarly readings and/or research literature
B.
Understanding the concepts and/or research literature in your area of study
C.
Written work including proposal, publications, chapter drafts, creative activity, etc.
D.
Development of project design and/or proposal development (Confirmation)
E.
Data collection
F.
Analysis and interpretation of data
G.
Your overall progress
Please address any other issues affecting your progress as outlined in your Academic Intervention Strategy
letter
Future Milestones
You are required to submit a detailed plan for the next 6 months. This can be in the format of a chart, table, calendar,
etc.
Candidate Declaration
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I declare that I have read and discussed the contents of this report with my supervisor(s).
In providing my personal information to the University, I understand that, other than as authorised by law, the
University will only use my personal information for the purposes for which it is being collected in accordance with
the University’s functions and activities associated with my enrolment.
I agree to abide by the University of Southern Queensland’s academic regulations and policies of the University as
they apply from time to time. I also understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I review the Academic
Regulations, Rules and Policies of the University during my period of study, as they are subject to change.
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Candidate Signature
Date
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Principal Supervisor’s Recommendation
Candidate has made exceptional progress and has addressed all set targets and is now on target with
timelines/milestones. Grade – Satisfactory Progress
Candidate has not addressed all reported set targets; however, plans are in place to rectify these. Grade
– Incomplete Make-up, will remain until next Progress Report.
Candidate has made slow or no progress. Grade - Fail and ‘show cause’
Supervisor’s comments
Principal Supervisor Name
(please print or type)
Signature or approval via email
Date
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Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) or Nominee Recommendation
Overall Recommendation
Upgrade award to
SP grade (making
progress)
IM grade remains (reviewed at next
Progress Report)
Name (please print or type)
Signature
FNC grade and ‘show
cause’ (Slow or no progress)
Date
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Office of Research Graduate Studies
ORGS Comments
Office of Research Graduate Studies
Signature
Date
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