Graduate School of Psychology
EVALUATION FORM RESEARCH MASTER’S INTERNSHIP
Supervisor Form
Title master’s internship:
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Student name:
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Student number:
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Name supervisor:
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Name second assessor:
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PROPOSED OVERALL JUDGMENT SUPERVISOR:
(based on the overall evaluation of the process AND the end product; see
next pages of this evaluation form).
PROPOSED OVERALL JUDGMENT SECOND ASSESSOR :
(based on the overall evaluation of the end product; see evaluation form
second assessor).
FINAL GRADE:
(after consultation between the supervisor and second assessor, and based
on the proposed overall judgments stated above. Weighting first and
second assessor 2:1)
Explanation (optional):
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Date
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PROCESS, execution of total research project
Please take into account the following aspects when evaluating the points stated below: independence,
accuracy, initiative, critical thinking, delivering new ideas, and knowledge about the topic itself as well as
knowledge on methodological and statistical issues.
Use a rating scale of 1-10 for the following evaluation.
Evaluation Explanation
1. Literature study
2. Formulating and elaborating a
research question
3. Setting up the research (in terms of
design choice, stimulus material
production, questionnaires
development, etc.)
4. Conducting the research
(organization, gathering data)
5. Data-analyses and interpretation (e.g.,
choice of statistical techniques,
analyzing data, interpretation of and
reflection on the results)
6. Professional attitude (e.g., keep to
appointments and assignments,
dealing with feedback)
7. Work pace
8. Presentation: not applicable
OVERALL JUDGMENT PROCESS:
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PRODUCT, research report / manuscript
Please take into account the following aspects when evaluating the points stated below: Scientific
standards, used resources, use of argumentation, structure / design, use of language, following APA
guidelines.
Evaluation Explanation
1. Abstract
2. Introduction, theory, and scientific
basis / substantiation of hypotheses
3. Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Form: overall coherence; readability;
format (table of content, references,
appendices, illustrations)
OVERALL JUDGMENT PRODUCT:
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EVALUATION FORM RESEARCH MASTER’S INTERNSHIP
Second assessor form
Title master’s internship:
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Student name:
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Student number:
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Name supervisor:
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Name second assessor:
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PROPOSED OVERALL JUDGMENT SECOND ASSESSOR:
(based on the total evaluation of the end product; see next pages.
Please note: for a research internship not all aspects may be
applicable)
Explanation (optional):
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PRODUCT, research report / manuscript
Please take into account the following aspects when evaluating the points stated below: Scientific
standards, used resources, use of argumentation, structure / design, use of language, following APA
guidelines.
Evaluation Explanation
1. Abstract
2. Introduction, theory, and scientific
basis / substantiation of hypotheses
3. Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Form: overall coherence; readability;
format (table of content, references,
appendices, illustrations)
OVERALL JUDGMENT PRODUCT:
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INDICATIONS FOR GRADING THE RESEARCH MASTER’S INTERNSHIP
Grading the Internship
We grade using a 10 point scale. However, we only use the range of 6-10 to judge a
internship when the internship is satisfactory. If the internship is deemed unsatisfactory the
denotation of FAIL (i.e., ‘onvoldoende’) suffices. A system of weighted averages will lead to
grades with decimals which are rounded to half or full grades (e.g., 7.5 or 8) except for 5.5,
this automatically becomes a 6. As a starting point and normative standard we use the grade
7. A good process and / or a good product can lead to a higher grade; a bad process or
product to a lower grade.
Indications for grading
Denotation ‘FAIL’:
In principle, Research Master’s Internship are supervised until the product meets the
minimal requirements for a ‘pass’. However, in the event that the master internship student
has failed repeatedly in the process seting up / conducting and reporting the research, and if
no progression is observable such that additional work will likely lead to a 6, then the
Research Master’s Internship is graded as a FAIL.
Grade 6:
The Research Master’s Internship meets all minimum requirements. The Research Master’s
Internship shows little evidence of personal or original input and is not very complex in
setup or design. During the development of the Research Master’s Internship the ideas and
personal input of the supervisor are similar in amount as that of the student. The student has
not convincingly demonstrated a large degree of independency.
Grade 7:
The Research Master’s Internship meets all minimum requirements. On top of that, there is
evidence of personal input during the development of the research design and the reporting
of the results. The input of (original) ideas on the part of the student exceeds the
supervisor’s and/or there is evidence of some level of complexity. The supervisor did have
to comment and correct the students conceptual approach.
Grade 8:
The Research Master’s Internship meets all minimum requirements. On top of that, there is
clear evidence of personal input of the student and a large amount of independence, as well
as a high level of complexity of the subject. The personal input in terms of ideas and
development of the Research Master’s Internship supersedes that of the supervisor. The
amount of corrections and comments during the process and the writing of the manuscripts
have been average to small. The manuscript can be nominated for a price within the
university.
Grade 9:
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The Research Master’s Internship meets all minimum requirements. On top of that, there is
clear evidence of large degree of personal input of the student and a highly independent
work ethic, as well as a high level of complexity of the subject. The personal input in terms
of ideas and development of the Research Master’s Internship come for the most part from
the side of the student. The amount of corrections and comments during the process and
the writing of the manuscripts have been minimal. The manuscript can be nominated for a
university or national price.
Grade 10:
As a 9. On top of that the Research Master’s Internship is of exceptional quality and of
interest and relevance to the development of the specific scientific area of inquiry. The
Research Master’s Internship can compete with peer reviewed publications as evidenced by a
publication in a high impact journal. Nothing substantial can be improved on in the
Research Master’s Internship.
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