Part One: Course Pamphlet

The Role of the Directed Readings Supervisor

The directed readings supervisor acts as a representative of Athabasca University and may or may not be a full-time employee of the University. When the directed readings supervisor is not a full-time employee of the University, he or she is paid an honorarium. A directed readings supervisor normally has a masters degree or doctorate in the area in which the student wishes to study. The role of the project supervisor is to:

• Assist the student in preparing a learning contract that has clear and attainable objectives,
• Assist in identifying materials (e.g., books, tapes, periodicals, equipment, etc.) that will help the student meet the obligations agreed to in the contract,
• Provide both verbal and written information to the student, and
• Evaluate the research using the objectives and evaluation scheme agreed upon in the learning contract, and assign a final percentage grade.