By what process of selection is the external examiner selected for marking of your final thesis?
I am starting to worry about this since the options for my subject ( in Soc Sci) are quite limited, because of the area of expertise. I have almost certainly referenced 2 of the people most qualified for the job.
I hae actually been fairly complimentary without being sickly or sucky up, but obviously my work will encrouch on their territory.
What are people's expereiences or knowledge of this?
Thanks.