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DLOR WGSS

Evaluation Date

Date (yyyy-mm-dd): *
Ex: 2020-05-27

Entry Information

Subject: *

Subject ID: *

Evaluator Name: *

Introduction/Statement of the Problem

1 - Unacceptable
Raises trivial question. No case made for significance. Poorly written with stylistic errors.
2 - Acceptable
Competent but routine statement of research question.
3 - Very Good
Solid & well written. Poses a useful problem. Makes a good case for its significance.
4 - Outstanding
Superior clarity & complexity of research question. Compelling argument for its significance.
N/A

Grounding in the Literature

1 - Unacceptable
Incomplete and unanalyzed survey of secondary literature.
2 - Acceptable
Cites most key literature in the field.
3 - Very Good
Demonstrates good understanding of secondary material. Contextualizes research question.
4 - Outstanding
Demonstrates exceptional & analytical command of secondary literature. Compellingly situates research question in literature.
N/A

Methodology/Approach

1 - Unacceptable
Method and theory are incomplete and/or inappropriate.
2 - Acceptable
Cogent presentation of appropriate method.
3 - Very Good
Reasonable explanation of interdisciplinary method & relevance to topic.
4 - Outstanding
Clear statement of interdisciplinary method. Convincing argument for its use in dissertation.
N/A

Results/Analysis

1 - Unacceptable
Unoriginal, weak and/or confused analysis.
2 - Acceptable
Results accurate and clearly stated, but underdeveloped.
3 - Very Good
Insightful analysis.
4 - Outstanding
Sophisticated presentation. Demonstrates mastery of material.
N/A

Discussion/Conclusion

1 - Unacceptable
Discussion does not match results.
2 - Acceptable
Does not significantly contribute to information in the field.
3 - Very Good
Conclusion is clearly stated & convincing.
4 - Outstanding
Compelling & insightful conclusion. Demonstrates that the work is a “game changer” in the field.
N/A

Overall

1 - Unacceptable
Poorly written. No potential for publication.
2 - Acceptable
Competent with little potential for publication.
3 - Very Good
Dissertation with substantial revision merits publication.
4 - Outstanding
Dissertation makes an original contribution to literature. Is ready for publication with minor revisions.
N/A