Dissertation Defense Evaluation Form

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1. Student’s Name: (Required.)

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2. Chair’s Name: (Required.)

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3. Faculty Member’s Name: (Required.)

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4. Faculty Member’s Role: (Required.)

Chair

Committee

Reader

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5. Date of Defense: (Required.)

Date:

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6. Proposal Defense Date (for Chair only)

Date:

Date

Instructions: All members of the dissertation committee (chair, committee members, and readers)
should complete this survey by the end of the defense hearing.

Please check the most appropriate score for each item, relative to the student’s research and the
dissertation defense process. Narrative comment may be added.

NOTE: Ratings of “3” represent a student who is performing as would be expected and is on target.
Ratings of “4” or above should be reserved for a student who is doing better than expectable or is
excelling, while ratings below “3” indicate a need for concern.

QUALITY OF CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Scoring Rubric

1 = Fails to Meet Expectations
2 = Below Expectations
3 = Meets Expectations
4 = Above Expectations
5 = Exceeds Expectations

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7. The dissertation provides a solid rationale for the research question or hypothesis. (Required.)

1 (Fails)

3 (Meets)

5 (Exceeds)

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8. Comments:

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9. The dissertation conveys the research question or hypothesis in the corpus of relevant conceptual/theoretical literature (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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10. Comments:

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11. The dissertation conveys the research question or hypothesis in the corpus of relevant research literature (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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12. Comments:

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13. The dissertation conveys a complete statement of assumptions. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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14. Comments:

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15. The dissertation demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate and summarize theoretical and research perspectives related to the question studied (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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16. Comments:

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17. Total Score for Conceptual Framework: (Required.)

QUALITY OF RESEARCH DESIGN AND PROCESS

Scoring Rubric

1 = Fails to Meet Expectations
2 = Below Expectations
3 = Meets Expectations
4 = Above Expectations
5 = Exceeds Expectations

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18. The dissertation conveys a solid and appropriate rationale for the selected research methodology. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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19. Comments:

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20. The dissertation clearly details the research methodology. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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21. Comments:

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22. The dissertation clearly depicts the process of data collection and management. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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23. Comments:

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24. The data analysis process is appropriate and coherent (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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25. Comments:

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26. Threats to validity were identified and discussed. (Required.)

1 (fails)

2 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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27. Comments:

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28. Ethical considerations were maintained throughout the dissertation process (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

Clear

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29. Comments:

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30. Total Score for Quality of Research Design and Process: (Required.)

QUALITY OF WRITING

Scoring Rubric

1 = Fails to Meet Expectations
2 = Below Expectations
3 = Meets Expectations
4 = Above Expectations
5 = Exceeds Expectations

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31. The dissertation is a well-written document and is at the level expected for doctoral work. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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32. Comments:

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33. The dissertation is a coherent document that covers the problem studied, question or hypothesis, methodology, findings, discussion, and implications. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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34. Comments:

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35. The dissertation meets the Institute’s writing and style standards. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

Clear

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36. Comments:

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37. Total Score for Quality of Writing (Required.)

QUALITY OF ORAL PRESENTATION

Scoring Rubric

1 = Fails to Meet Expectations
2 = Below Expectations
3 = Meets Expectations
4 = Above Expectations
5 = Exceeds Expectations

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38. The student demonstrates the ability to verbally summarize all key components of the study. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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39. Comments:

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40. The student demonstrates the ability to articulate, in detail, the problem and question/hypothesis studied and its relevance in a larger context. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

Clear

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41. Comments:

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42. The student demonstrates the ability to articulate, in detail, the data collection and analysis process and its value in the larger context. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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43. Comments:

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44. The student demonstrates the ability discuss the meaning of findings of the study in relation to literature and theory. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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45. Comments:

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46. The student’s verbal presentation, in conjunction with the written dissertation, leads to a meaningful discussion with the committee. (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

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47. Comments:

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48. The student responds openly and thoughtfully to the committee’s questions and feedback (Required.)

1 (fails)

3 (meets)

5 (exceeds)

Clear

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49. Comments:

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50. Total Score for Quality of Oral Presentation (Required.)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND OVERALL SCORE

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51. Note any problems in learning that need to be addressed prior to final approval of the dissertation. Comment:

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52. Overall Score (subtotal of all scored domains above): (Required.)

Score Interpretation:
Below 60 = significant practicum concerns exist and should be reported to the Practicum Chair
60 – 80 = met expectations - Pass
80 - 90 = above expectations - Pass
Above 90 = exceptional, well beyond expectations – Pass with Distinction

Dissertation Defense Evaluation Form

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* 1. Student’s Name: (Required.)

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* 2. Chair’s Name: (Required.)

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* 3. Faculty Member’s Name: (Required.)

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* 4. Faculty Member’s Role: (Required.)

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* 5. Date of Defense: (Required.)

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* 6. Proposal Defense Date (for Chair only)

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* 7. The dissertation provides a solid rationale for the research question or hypothesis. (Required.)

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* 8. Comments:

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* 9. The dissertation conveys the research question or hypothesis in the corpus of relevant conceptual/theoretical literature (Required.)

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* 10. Comments:

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* 11. The dissertation conveys the research question or hypothesis in the corpus of relevant research literature (Required.)

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* 12. Comments:

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* 13. The dissertation conveys a complete statement of assumptions. (Required.)

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* 14. Comments:

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* 15. The dissertation demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate and summarize theoretical and research perspectives related to the question studied (Required.)

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* 16. Comments:

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* 17. Total Score for Conceptual Framework: (Required.)

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* 18. The dissertation conveys a solid and appropriate rationale for the selected research methodology. (Required.)

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* 19. Comments:

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* 20. The dissertation clearly details the research methodology. (Required.)

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* 21. Comments:

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* 22. The dissertation clearly depicts the process of data collection and management. (Required.)

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* 23. Comments:

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* 24. The data analysis process is appropriate and coherent (Required.)

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* 25. Comments:

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* 26. Threats to validity were identified and discussed. (Required.)

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* 27. Comments:

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* 28. Ethical considerations were maintained throughout the dissertation process (Required.)

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* 29. Comments:

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* 30. Total Score for Quality of Research Design and Process: (Required.)

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* 31. The dissertation is a well-written document and is at the level expected for doctoral work. (Required.)

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* 32. Comments:

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* 33. The dissertation is a coherent document that covers the problem studied, question or hypothesis, methodology, findings, discussion, and implications. (Required.)

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* 34. Comments:

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* 35. The dissertation meets the Institute’s writing and style standards. (Required.)

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* 36. Comments:

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* 37. Total Score for Quality of Writing (Required.)

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* 38. The student demonstrates the ability to verbally summarize all key components of the study. (Required.)

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* 39. Comments:

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1. Student’s Name: (Required.)

2. Chair’s Name: (Required.)

3. Faculty Member’s Name: (Required.)

4. Faculty Member’s Role: (Required.)

5. Date of Defense: (Required.)

6. Proposal Defense Date (for Chair only)

7. The dissertation provides a solid rationale for the research question or hypothesis. (Required.)

8. Comments:

9. The dissertation conveys the research question or hypothesis in the corpus of relevant conceptual/theoretical literature (Required.)

10. Comments:

11. The dissertation conveys the research question or hypothesis in the corpus of relevant research literature (Required.)

12. Comments:

13. The dissertation conveys a complete statement of assumptions. (Required.)

14. Comments:

15. The dissertation demonstrates the student’s ability to integrate and summarize theoretical and research perspectives related to the question studied (Required.)

16. Comments:

17. Total Score for Conceptual Framework: (Required.)

18. The dissertation conveys a solid and appropriate rationale for the selected research methodology. (Required.)

19. Comments:

20. The dissertation clearly details the research methodology. (Required.)

21. Comments:

22. The dissertation clearly depicts the process of data collection and management. (Required.)

23. Comments:

24. The data analysis process is appropriate and coherent (Required.)

25. Comments:

26. Threats to validity were identified and discussed. (Required.)

27. Comments:

28. Ethical considerations were maintained throughout the dissertation process (Required.)

29. Comments:

30. Total Score for Quality of Research Design and Process: (Required.)

31. The dissertation is a well-written document and is at the level expected for doctoral work. (Required.)

32. Comments:

33. The dissertation is a coherent document that covers the problem studied, question or hypothesis, methodology, findings, discussion, and implications. (Required.)

34. Comments:

35. The dissertation meets the Institute’s writing and style standards. (Required.)

36. Comments:

37. Total Score for Quality of Writing (Required.)

38. The student demonstrates the ability to verbally summarize all key components of the study. (Required.)

39. Comments:

40. The student demonstrates the ability to articulate, in detail, the problem and question/hypothesis studied and its relevance in a larger context. (Required.)

41. Comments:

42. The student demonstrates the ability to articulate, in detail, the data collection and analysis process and its value in the larger context. (Required.)

43. Comments:

44. The student demonstrates the ability discuss the meaning of findings of the study in relation to literature and theory. (Required.)

45. Comments:

46. The student’s verbal presentation, in conjunction with the written dissertation, leads to a meaningful discussion with the committee. (Required.)

47. Comments:

48. The student responds openly and thoughtfully to the committee’s questions and feedback (Required.)

49. Comments:

50. Total Score for Quality of Oral Presentation (Required.)

51. Note any problems in learning that need to be addressed prior to final approval of the dissertation. Comment:

52. Overall Score (subtotal of all scored domains above): (Required.)

53. DECISION: (Required.)

54. Recommendations for Student Passing with Distinction:

55. Recommendations for Passing Student:

56. Recommendations for Failing Student:

57. Faculty Electronic Signature (please type out your name): (Required.)