Research students

Step 2. Make one sentence using the word given in brackets.

1. 
   A common error was encountered by people. They claim that the method was used inappropriately. (who)
   
2. 
   This is an important point. Funding for postgraduate courses is very difficult to find and fees alone can be considerable. (since)
   
3. 
   The student has just been awarded a degree. His uncle lives next door to you. (whose)
   
4. 
   I have read the book. You recommended it to me. (which)
   
5. 
   I tried to persuade her to change the topic. I didn’t succeed, however.
   (although)
   
6. 
   Her handwriting was very bad. Most teachers couldn’t read it. (as)
   
7. 
   The guidebook explained everything. We bought it. (therefore)
   
8. 
   An increasing number of postgraduate courses now contain both research and taught elements. The traditional division between the two modes of delivery still exists. (although)
   
9. 
   She attended the university. The university has a good reputation. (that)
   
10. 
    I met a person. He was totally ignorant of the situation. (who)
    
11. 
    The students hadn’t done their tasks. The teacher was very angry. (since)
    
12. 
    He never does any homework. He managed to get a good mark in the test. (even though)
    
13. 
    Postgraduate students often face financial pressures. They have to work while studying. (because)
    
14. 
    Postgraduate study in the UK is intensive. The courses are of relatively short duration. (so)
    
15. 
    The advice is not what you expect. It is better to discuss it rather than ignore it. (if)
    

Step 3. Translate into Russian.

1. 
   In education when people refer to research they may mean either empirical or non-empirical studies.
   
2. 
   During the 19^th century colleges which were founded in the biggest English towns began to train students for external degrees off the
   University of London.
   
3. 
   One idea which has been carried out successfully at Oxford is for a department to organize a “brainstorming session” on self-assessment for graduate students.
   
4. 
   Deciding what the research is to be about can take a surprising amount of time.
   
5. 
   When testing a hypothesis or a theory, the scientist may have a preference for a certain outcome.
   
6. 
   It is important that we have a clear understanding of what we can expect from each other.
   
7. 
   The introduction surveys the relevant literature so that the reader will understand why you were interested in the question you asked.
   
8. 
   The University welcomes applications for postgraduate study from those who have completed degrees studying part-time.
   
9. 
   It appears that the chief reason why students fail to get their PhDs is because of inadequate supervision.
   
10. 
    The advances in technology that are rapidly making all forms of information widely available may demand new approaches to education.
    
11. 
    We invited colleagues from London University in view of discussing the findings of the joint project.
    
12. 
    While many adult students undertake degree level study for personal satisfaction, those whose aim is to improve their career prospects also reach their goals.
    
13. 
    As other countries invest heavily in their own postgraduate provision, the UK will need to work hard to maintain its competitive advantage.
    
14. 
    Creativity often involves the ability to see which experiment will be a critical one to perform in order to test a new idea.
    
15. 
    If you are not interested in the topic, you will find it hard to fulfill the work required.
    
16. 
    Provided you can make correct predictions, you will not only read with more understanding but you will be able to avoid rereading.
    
17. 
    If you feel like starting your postgraduate studies, you should understand that you will have no time to waste and you need to concentrate on your studies.