Thesis Evaluation Criteria

Master's degree (Language Education)
 

[Review System]

There will be one chief examiner and two co-examiners.

 

[Evaluation items]

・Master's thesis

1. Research Objectives and Themes

Is the purpose clear, and are the academic significance and social contribution considered?

2. Research method

Are the prior studies and research methods selected appropriately for the purpose, and are they described specifically and concisely?

3. Development of the argument

Is the argument clear, and is the development of the argument appropriate, from references to previous research and explanations of experimental/survey methods to conclusions and future prospects?

4. Results/discussion

Are the necessary and sufficient conclusions presented, including new findings, and are the observations and descriptions valid?

5. Format

Is it written clearly and appropriately, following a consistent format?

 

・Research results report

The evaluation will follow the same criteria as for master's theses, but with a greater emphasis on practical significance. The requirements for this evaluation are as follows:

1. The chosen theme must be a realistic issue that needs to be addressed in that field.

2. It must be clearly and specifically demonstrated how the findings from the research contribute to solving the problem addressed.

 

[Evaluation Criteria]

・Master's thesis

Master's theses that meet the above "evaluation criteria" will be deemed successful after passing the final examination.

・Research results report

Research reports that meet the above "evaluation criteria" will be deemed acceptable after passing a final examination.