The KRSS faculty recently adopted the following rubric to assess the performance of master’s students in comprehensive exams and theses.
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| Passed on first attempt with strong performance | Passed on first attempt with acceptable performance | Required oral or written follow-ups in order to pass | Not passed |
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CATEGORY |
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| 1. Breadth of Knowledge | Demonstrates broad-based understanding of all key topics immediately relevant to the question(s)
Incorporates other supporting concepts to illustrate understanding of integrated nature of disciplinary knowledge |
Demonstrates a broad-based understanding of all key topics immediately relevant to the question(s) | Fails to adequately demonstrate a a broad-based understanding of all key topics immediately relevant to the key topics related to the question(s) |
| 2. Depth of Knowledge | Demonstrates detailed knowledge of disciplinary concepts central to the question(s) | Demonstrates adequate knowledge of disciplinary concepts central to the question(s) | Fails to demonstrate adequately detailed knowledge of disciplinary concepts central to the question(s) |
| 3. Organization and Presentation | Presents information in an organized fashion that effectively illustrates an understanding of the integrated nature of key topics
Writing adheres to disciplinary conventions for spelling, grammar, and style. Very few errors of spelling and grammar. For computations: Presents information in ways that adhere to the highest disciplinary standards for clarity and completeness. |
Presents information in an organized fashion.
Writing adheres to accepted conventions for spelling and grammar. Errors of spelling and grammar do not undermine effective communication. For computations: Presents information according to minimum disciplinary standards for clarity and completeness. |
Information is not adequately organized.
Writing does not adhere to accepted conventions for spelling and grammar. Extensive spelling and grammar errors. For computations: Does not present information clearly or completely |