Degree Program:  Ph.D.

Goal 1:  Students will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of their areas of specialization 

Fair

Did Not Meet Expectations
Limited Accomplishment

1  2  3

Good

Met Expectations
Some Problems
Needs Improvement

4  5  6

Exemplary

Met Expectations
Considerable Expertise Shown
With Project

7  8  9

Measures

Direct or indirect measurements and/or measurement links.

Score

Evaluation assigned to learning objective.

Complete a research paper as part of student’s  coursework requirements

Paper did not contain required components or did not address topic effectively

Paper met requirements but did not offer any significant contribution

Paper exceeded all requirements; makes a contribution to knowledge on topic

Complete questions on theoretical topics from comprehensive exam

Question was not fully addressed; Weak knowledge of topic exhibited

Question was addressed; Adequate knowledge of topic exhibited

Thorough answer to question; Good knowledge of topic exhibited

Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings

Manuscript started but not submitted

Manuscript accepted in a non-peer reviewed journal or “B” or “C” level journal, or in national conference proceedings

Manuscript revision invited or acceptance given for publication in an “A” level journal

Present a paper at national conference

Manuscript started but not submitted

Manuscript accepted for presentation at a regional academic conference

Manuscript accepted for presentation at a national or international academic conference

Successful final defense of a dissertation

Final defense made; substantial revisions required for approval

Final defense conducted; minor revisions required for approval

Final defense conducted; Dissertation approved