Binghamton University Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science
Department of Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Dissertation Defense Evaluation
Learning Assessment Defense Rubric
Doctoral Candidate: ___________________________
Dissertation Committee Member: __________________________
Evaluation/Guidance: Evaluate candidate’s performance in each category and check the appropriate box.
Overall Assessment: Assess the overall performance of the candidate based on the evidence provided in items 1 – 8
above and check appropriate box below.
Committee member signature ____________________________________________ Date ______________
OVERALL Rating
of the Dissertation
Defense:
(check one box)
DOES NOT
PASS
Does not meet
expectations
PASSES
Meets
expectations
Exceeds
expectations
Outstanding
Very Good
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Category
1. Problem Definition: Stated the research problem clearly;
provided motivation for undertaking the research
Comments:
2. Literature and Previous Work: Demonstrated sound knowledge of literature in the area and
of prior work on the specific research problem
Comments:
3. Impact of Research: Demonstrated the potential value of the solution to the research
problem in advancing knowledge a) within and b) outside the area of study
a)
Comments:
b)
4. Solution Approach: Applied sound state-of-the-field research methods/tools to solve the
defined problem and has described the methods/tools effectively
Comments:
5. Results: Analyzed and interpreted research results/data effectively
Comments:
6. Quality of Oral Communication: Communicated research results and implications clearly
and professionally
Comments:
7. Critical Thinking: Demonstrated capability for independent research in the area of study,
significant expertise in the area, and ability to make original contributions to the field
Comments:
8. Broader Impact: Demonstrated awareness of broader implications of the concluded research
Broader impacts may include social, economic, technical, ethical, and business aspects
Comments:
Revised: 3/18/14 TG