TITLE OF THESIS: _________________________________________________________________________________________

RUBRIC FOR THESIS DEFENSE

Attribute for Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Score
WRITTEN (1 – 5) (6 – 10) (11 -15)
Over-All Quality * Arguments are incorrect, incoherent, * Arguments are coherent and clear * Arguments are superior
of Research or flawed * Objectives are clear * Objectives are well-defined
* Objectives are poorly defined * Demonstrates average critical thinking * Exhibits mature, critical thinking skills
* Demonstrates rudimentary critical skills * Exhibits mastery of subject matter and
thinking skills * Reflects understanding of subject associated literature
* Does not reflect understanding of matter and associated literature * Demonstrates mastery of theoretical
subject matter and associated literature * Demonstrates understanding of concepts
* Demonstrates poor understanding of theoretical concepts * Demonstrates exceptional originality
theoretical concepts * Demonstrates originality * Displays exceptional creativity and
* Displays limited creativity and * Displays creativity and insight insight
insight
Contribution to * Limited evidence of discovery * Some evidence of discovery * Exceptional evidence of discovery
Discipline * Limited expansion upon previous * Builds upon previous research * Greatly extends previous research
research * Reasonable theoretical or applied * Exceptional theoretical or applied
* Limited theoretical or applied significance significance
significance * Reasonable publication impact * Exceptional publication impact
* Limited publication impact
Quality of * Writing is weak * Writing is adequate * Writing is publication quality
Writing * Numerous grammatical and spelling * Some grammatical and spelling errors * No grammatical and spelling errors
errors apparent apparent apparent
* Organization is poor * Organization is logical * Organization is excellent
* Documentation is poor * Documentation is adequate * Documentation is excellent
COMMENTS/ REMARKS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
 Attribute for Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Score
ORAL (1 – 5) (6 – 10) (11 -15)
Over-All Quality * Poorly organized * Clearly organized * Well organized
of Presentation * Poor presentation * Clear presentation * Professional presentation
* Poor communication skills * Good communication skills * Excellent communication skills
* Slides and manuscript difficult to * Slides and manuscript clear * Slides and manuscript outstanding
read
Over-all Breadth * Presentation unacceptable * Presentation acceptable * Presentation superior
of Knowledge * Presentation reveals critical * Presentation reveals some depth of * Presentation reveals exceptional depth
weaknesses in depth of knowledge in knowledge in subject matter of knowledge in subject matter
subject matter * Presentation reveals above average * Presentation reveals well-developed
* Presentation does not reflect well- critical thinking skills critical thinking skills
developed critical thinking skills * Presentation reveals the ability to draw * Presentation reveals the ability to
* Presentation is narrow in scope from knowledge in several disciplines interconnect and extend knowledge in
several disciplines
Quality of * Responses are incomplete or require * Responses are complete * Responses are eloquent
Response to prompting * Arguments are well-organized * Arguments are skillfully presented
Questions * Arguments are poorly presented * Respondent exhibits adequate * Respondent exhibits superior
* Respondent exhibits lack of knowledge in subject area knowledge in subject area
knowledge in subject area
COMMENTS/ REMARKS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

COMPUTATION OF RUBRIC SCORE: Attribute for Written (Sub-Total) + Attribute for Oral (Sub-Total) = Grand Score (Maximum Points is 90)
To get the Percentage: Grand Score / 90 X 50 + 50 = % Rating

Percentage
Rated by: ___________________________________________ Rating: _____________
(Name and Signature of Panelist)

Date: ______________________________________________