Project Defence Likely Questions

PROJECT DEFENSE SCORING GUIDE

MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION

SCORING FORMAT

1. Thesis Topic:
   • Provide a clear statement of your thesis topic. (5 marks)
2. Motivation and Problem Statement:
   • Explain what motivated your study and articulate the problem statement. (10 marks)
3. Variables Identification:
   • Clearly identify the independent, dependent, and other relevant variables. (5 marks)
4. Chapter 3 Overview:
   • Present a concise summary of Chapter 3 within a 3-minute timeframe. (10 marks)
5. Justification of Statistical Tools:
   • Explain the rationale behind the statistical methods used in Chapter 4. (5 marks)
6. Findings:
   • Discuss the key findings from Chapter 4. (20 marks)
7. Recommendations:
   • Present your recommendations based on the study’s findings. (5 marks)
8. Future Replication Considerations:
   • Outline any adjustments or improvements for future studies replicating your work. (5 marks)
9. Face Validity:
   • Evaluate the visual presentation aspects such as paragraphing, font size, and table formatting. (5 marks)
10. References:
    • Ensure adherence to APA 6th edition referencing style, with dates not exceeding 10 years. (10 marks)
11. Confidence and Mastery:
    • Assess your confidence level, articulation, and mastery of the content during the defense. (5 marks)
12. Appearance:
    • Consider the appropriateness of corporate dressing and its impact on the presentation. (5 marks)

TOTAL = 100

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