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1.10.1 Policy statement 1.10.1 Policy statementQUT higher degree research theses are required to be made publicly available to researchers and the general public through the QUT Library, the QUT Digital Repository and the Australasian Digital Theses (ADT) database. On conclusion of the thesis examination process, the higher degree research candidate is required to submit their final thesis to the Research Students Centre for forwarding to the QUT Library. 1.10.2 ApplicationThis policy applies to theses submitted by higher degree research candidates for the awards of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Doctorate by Research, and Masters by Research. 1.10.3 DefinitionsA thesis is the substantive work submitted for examination for the award of a higher degree by research. 1.10.4 Roles and responsibilitiesThe QUT Library is responsible for cataloguing and making accessible both the print and digital versions of higher degree research theses, through the QUT Library, the QUT Digital Repository and the ADT database. The Research Students Centre is responsible for ensuring that:
Higher degree research candidates are responsible for ensuring that relevant copyright permissions and requests for embargo are provided at the time of submitting their thesis to the Research Students Centre. 1.10.5 Cataloguing and accessThe QUT Library catalogues and manages access to theses which are to be provided by candidates in the following formats:
Theses are also catalogued onto the national database, Libraries Australia. The Library does not receive, catalogue, or archive physical items such as visual art works, sculptures, and primary materials submitted with a thesis. For some theses by creative works, it may only be possible to provide the exegesis. Theses that are not under embargo or other restriction are placed in closed access in the QUT Library and are available on request for use within the Library. Theses are not normally available for loan. Restrictions When submitting their final thesis, a higher degree research candidate, in consultation with their supervisor, may request that the thesis be embargoed. All embargos are subject to approval of the Dean of Research and Research Training. If an embargo is approved, the QUT Library will restrict all access to both the print and digital versions of the thesis until the restricted period (normally for up to two years) has expired. Theses by creative works, such as a novel intended for publication, may be requested for embargo. 1.10.6 Copyright mattersCopyright of a thesis is vested in the candidate. Copyright materials included in theses will only be reproduced in the QUT Digital Repository and the ADT database with proof of written permission from the copyright holder. Higher degree research candidates must ensure that appropriate approvals are obtained prior to submission of their thesis. Copyright material for which permission from the copyright holder has not been obtained must be removed from the digital version of a thesis by the higher degree research candidate, before it is submitted to the Research Students Centre for forwarding to the QUT Library. Copying of theses may be undertaken by or on behalf of any person entitled to use the QUT Library, subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Related DocumentsMOPP C/3.2 Award classifications MOPP D/3.1 Intellectual property policy MOPP F/1.3 E-print repository for research output at QUT MOPP Appendix 9 QUT Doctor of Philosophy Regulations Research Students Centre website Requirements for presenting theses Modification History
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