Dear Respondents,
The aim of this questionnaire is to assess the level of satisfaction of doctoral graduate students with regard to their studies at the School of Linguistics, University of Debrecen. It is in the best interest of all of us to ensure that the doctoral programmes fulfill their task of training young scholars who will be able to meet the challenges of pursuing a successful academic career. To achieve this aim, it is necessary to have regular feedback from our students. This is where your help is needed now. 

In the evaluation form below, part of a series of measures designed to improve the quality of our programme, you are kindly asked to give feedback about your experiences as a doctoral student in the past academic year. Rest assured that your response will be taken very seriously, helping us improve the academic and institutional environment of your doctoral studies. Please note that your answers cannot be ‘wrong’ as long as they express your own opinions and impressions, and that filling in the questionnaire is voluntary and anonymous. Thank you for taking the time to assist us in improving our doctoral programme.    

1.1Please select the doctoral (sub)programme to which you are affiliated

1.2Where did you hear of our programme?

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1.4Please select the category that describes your current status:

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1.6Do you have a co-supervisor?

1.7Please select the type of financial framework or scheme that is relevant in your case:

1.8Were the requirements for the student’s admission in the Doctoral Programme clear?

1.9What are your plans after obtaining your degree?

 

General feedback on the doctoral school/programme. Please indicate on a scale of 1 to 5 your assessment of the conditions of the doctoral training  
(1 – not satisfied at all; 2 -  not really satisfied; 3 – more or less satisfied; 4 – fairly satisfied; 5 – very satisfied) 

1.10In general, are you satisfied with the academic level of the doctoral (sub)programme?
 

  
 

1.11Do you receive academic guidance and assistance from other instructors of your doctoral (sub)programme/school when you need it? (1=never; 5= always)
 

  
 

1.12Please indicate on the scale the degree of your satisfaction with the efficiency and helpfulness of the school’s administrative offices
 

  
 

1.13Please indicate on the scale the degree of your satisfaction with the IT services provided by your doctoral programme/school (e.g. IT equipment and Internet connection were suitable for all activities)
 

  
 

1.14Please indicate on the scale the degree of your satisfaction with the library facilities, library and database services provided by your doctoral programme/school.
 

  
 

1.15Please indicate on the scale the degree of your satisfaction with the way information is made available in your doctoral programme/school (websites, email notifications, notice boards etc.). Are you always properly informed about the deadlines and administrative procedures of the doctoral school/programme?
 

  
 

1.16Are you satisfied with the existing procedures of monitoring of your research activity and progress?
 

  
 

1.17External instructors and experts were extensively involved in the activities and in the assessment of your academic performance and progress. (1=no external experts; 5= sufficient number of external experts)
 

  
 

1.18The workload required by structured training activities (courses, seminars, workshops) allowed me to dedicate enough time to my research activity and thesis (1=I was left with no time for my research; 5= ample time was left for my research)
 

  
 

1.19Please indicate on the scale the level of your satisfaction with your thesis supervisor.
 

  
 

1.20I consider my thesis supervisor competent in my research topic
 

  
 

1.21My thesis supervisor provides sufficient and adequate consultation opportunities for me
 

  
 

1.22The academic guidance provided by my thesis supervisor is helpful in my progress 
 

  
 

1.23My thesis supervisor helps me find publication venues and advises me on various options, including the pros and cons of types of publication and publication venues.
 

  
 

1.24My thesis supervisor supports and advises me regarding conference participation opportunities
 

  
 

1.25My thesis supervisor regularly assesses my academic progress
 

  
 

1.26Is there a dedicated workspace for each PhD student on your campus? Are the available infrastructure and resources adequate for the purposes of your research? (1= no such workspace; 5=very adequate)
 

  
 

1.27Are you satisfied with the types, quality and availability of sports and training facilities in the campus? 
 

  
 

1.28To what extent do you feel that the campus is a safe space?
 

  
 

1.29If you could go back, would you still enroll in this programme/choose to work with your supervisor?
 

  
 

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1.31Do you have joint publications with your supervisor(s)?

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