This document outlines the criteria for evaluating a thesis, including originality and significance of the research topic, clarity of the theoretical background, appropriateness of the research methodology and statistical techniques, consistency in analyzing results, accuracy in discussing and interpreting results, clarity of language and style of presentation, quality of documentation and references, and consideration of ethical standards. The evaluation covers key elements like the research problem, objectives, questions, sample, data collection and analysis tools, results, discussion, and conclusions. The criteria aim to assess the overall quality, rigor, and contribution of the thesis.
1. Thesis evaluation
By
Magdy M. Aly
Faculty of Education
Ain Shams University
Facebook : Magdy Aly
2. :Originality and significance
Title / new and not repeated •
Problem of research is a real one / it •
serves study
The problem is clearly stated •
The research is a contribution to the field •
The research has applications and •
implications
3. Clarity of theoretical background:
The t.b is written according to a clear line of thought/ personality
and the style of the research
No cut and paste
The T.b. is related and connected with the problem of the
research
Questions or hypotheses are formulated in light of the problem
and the t.b and related to the research objectives
Previous studies are relevant to the topic of the research.
The research has his own views concerning these previous
studies (analysis, appreciation, evaluation, comment) and the
)gaps (handicaps) in these studies which need to be bridged (met
4. :Method of the research
Objectives are related to the problem of the •
research
Questions are research questions that need •
procedures and tools in order to be answered
Sample is representative •
Experimental design is adequate •
Tools are reliable and valid •
Administration of tools, instructions and •
scoring are intact
6. :Consistency in analyzing results
Tables are readable, their results are •
related to questions or hypotheses of the
study
Analysis of data answered all the •
research questions
7. Accuracy in discussing and
: interpreting results
Discussion of the research results in •
comparison with results of other studies
Objectivity in deductions •
Recommendations are related to results •
and conclusions
8. :Clarity of language
:Clarity of language •
Readable •
Well constructed •
Not redundancy •
No misleading sentences or phrases •
9. :Style of presentation
Logical sequence of research items •
(Introduction- Theoretical background-
the problem- objectives- questions-
sample- tools –results – discussion –
conclusion – recommendations –
(references – appendices
Balance in presenting these parts •
Line of thought •