Choosing Thesis Juries: The Costs of Taking a Strict Line on Conflicts of Interest

Authors

  • Bryn Williams-Jones Programmes de bioéthique, Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada

Keywords:

conflict of interest, university, thesis evaluation, juries

Language(s):

English

Abstract

This case study examines the conflicts of interest (COI) that can arise in the selection of jury members to evaluate a PhD thesis, and the costs (time, personnel, expertise) associated with trying to avoid COI.

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Published

2012-05-11

Issue

Vol. 1 (2012)

Section

Case studies

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Copyright (c) 2012 Bryn Williams-Jones

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