Instead , under the tutelage of a single professor or advisory committee , they are expected to conduct independent research .
Usually , former students , research assistants or lecturers from the same university , may be spared from attending extra classes .
Under the tutelage of a single professor or advisory committee , students are expected to conduct independent research .
Usually , former students , research assistants or lecturers from the same university , may be spared from attending extra classes .