Checklist -Assessment of Dissertations

em Metodologia da Pesquisa

 

 

1. Introduction
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Clearly describes extent of the study to be undertaken.
 
Outlines a methodology appropriate to the study.
 
 
2. Body of Dissertation
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Provides evidence of extensive range of reading.
 
Includes a review of the relevant literature.
 
States explicitly the links between the review and area of study proposed.
 
Objective and critical analyses of supporting/opposing evidence.
 
Draws together the different points to emerge from the study.
 
Discusses points at length and develops a clear line of argument.
 
Provides own interpretation which is put in the context of other interpretations.
 
Shows awareness of understanding of assumptions underlying own interpretation.
 
 
3 Conclusion
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Solutions/conclusion relate to the questions posed in the introduction.
 
Solutions/conclusions are well founded on the evidence.
 
Links conclusion to the relevant literature.
 
 
4. Structure/Organisation
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Makes explicit the sequence of chapters and sections within chapters.
 
Links conclusion to the relevant literature.
 
Uses different chapters to develop different themes.
 
Inter-linkage of chapters.
 
Makes use of headings and summaries as appropriate.
 
Accurate use of references.
 
 
5. Presentation
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Accurate use of references.
 
References properly noted and listed.
 
Clear and easy to read.
 
Correct spelling.
 
Few errors of grammar and syntax.
 
Fluent use of English.
 
Of the appropriate length.