Degree Program:  Ph.D.

Goal 3:  Students will demonstrate their ability to design and conduct original research in their chosen fields 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.

Present a completed paper in research seminar to faculty

Research poorly constructed; weak analysis; unorganized presentation

Adequate research study; some weaknesses; Presentation needs some improvement

Good research study; Presentation well-organized

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