THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
FORM E
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Comprehensive Exam Rubric
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM RUBRIC
Student:
Date:
Introduction / Scholarly Content
1 (low)
2
3
4
5 (high)
1 (low)
2
3
4
5 (high)
1 (low)
2
3
4
5 (high)
1 (low)
2
3
4
5 (high)
1 (low)
2
3
4
5 (high)
1) The project background was adequately described
2) Pertinent literature was adequately presented
3) The project objective was adequately stated
4) The presentation's organization and project's
methodology were adequately described
Results and Technical Analysis
1) Experimental methods and data analysis/interpretation
were sound
2) The pertinence of each experiment was adequately
presented.
Slide Preparation and Presentation
1) Plots, drawings, equations, tables and photos were
adequately displayed
2) Cartoons/schemes were informative
3) Text slides were appropriately brief
Presentation Skills
1) The speaker added value to the slides (as opposed to
merely reading them)
2) Voice, volume, mannerisms and attire of the speaker
were acceptable
3) Speaker responded appropriately to audience questions
and requests
Writing Skills
1) The report was written in an organized and clear
manner
2) The syntax and grammar were correct
3) The results were in proper ACS format
4) The literature was appropriately referenced
5) The figures were informative, appropriate and properly
presented.
Committee Chair:
BOX 19065
502 YATES STREET
Date:
ARLINGTON, TX 76019-0065, USA
T 817.272.3171
F 817.272.3808
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