THESIS/DISSERTATION DEFENSE RUBRIC

________________
Date
Name of Researcher: __________________________________________
Thesis/Dissertation Title: ____________________________________________

Excellent Very Good Fair Poor Average

Criteria Condition Good
91-100 83-90 75-82 70-74 50-69
Content The introduction section of the proposal
has a clear statement demonstrating that
the focus on the study is on a significant
problem that is worthy of study. There is
a brief, well-articulated summary of
research literature that substantiates the
study.
The nature of the study, specific research X 40%
questions, or hypotheses are briefly and
clearly described.
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Operational definitions of technical terms,
jargon, or special work uses are
provided.
The review of related literature and
studies is clearly related to the problem
statement as expressed in research
questions and hypotheses
Oral Researcher responses show depth of
Defense understanding of hypotheses, research
methods, results, significance of findings.
Researcher demonstrates a
comprehensive knowledge of the field.
Researcher understands the scientific
significance of his/her work and X50%
demonstrates a compelling argument for -----------
hypotheses.
Mechanics The manuscript
a. follows a standard form and has a
professional scholarly appearance;
b. is written with correct grammar,
punctuation, and spelling;
c. includes citations for the following:
direct quotation, paraphrasing, facts and X 10%
references to research studies; -----------
d. does not have over-reliance on limited
sources; and
e. in-text citations are found in the
reference list.
TOTAL

ENRIQUE B. MONTECALVO, Ph.D.

Chairman
 THESIS/DISSERTATION DEFENSE RUBRIC

________________
Date
Name of Researcher: __________________________________________
Thesis/Dissertation Title: ____________________________________________

Criteria Condition Excellent Very Good Fair Poor Average

Good
91-100 83-90 75-82 70-74 50-69
Content The introduction section of the proposal
has a clear statement demonstrating that
the focus on the study is on a significant
problem that is worthy of study. There is
a brief, well-articulated summary of
research literature that substantiates the
study.
The nature of the study, specific research X 40%
questions, or hypotheses are briefly and
clearly described.
-----------
Operational definitions of technical terms,
jargon, or special work uses are
provided.
The review of related literature and
studies is clearly related to the problem
statement as expressed in research
questions and hypotheses
Oral Researcher responses show depth of
Defense understanding of hypotheses, research
methods, results, significance of findings.
Researcher demonstrates a
comprehensive knowledge of the field.
Researcher understands the scientific
significance of his/her work and X50%
demonstrates a compelling argument for -----------
hypotheses.
Mechanics The manuscript
a. follows a standard form and has a
professional scholarly appearance;
b. is written with correct grammar,
punctuation, and spelling;
c. includes citations for the following:
direct quotation, paraphrasing, facts and X 10%
references to research studies; -----------
d. does not have over-reliance on limited
sources; and
e. in-text citations are found in the
reference list.
TOTAL

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Member