External Examiner Policy

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External Examiner Policy
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Policy Details
Policy category Academic
Responsible department
Graduate Studies
Approval authority Academic Senate
Original approval date

Policy Summary

The External Examiner Policy provides a framework for the appointment and role of examiners who assess graduate research at Nipissing University. It outlines qualification requirements, review responsibilities, and conflict-of-interest standards to ensure impartial and rigorous evaluation of major research papers, theses, and dissertations. 

In this policy, you will find:

  • Policy Statement 
  • Reason for Policy 
  • Policy Applies to 
  • Who Should Read this Policy 
  • Contacts 
  • Definitions 
  • The Policy 
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