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CONTENT CRITERIA
Grade1
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Content of the report
Content
[Criterion]
[Criterion]
Inh The content of the report is correct, objective, logically organized and the text
shows no contradictions.
[To be complemented by the teaching staff]
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[To be complemented by the teaching staff]
Structure and organization
Title
Ti The title is specific and clearly indicates the contents of the report.
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Abstract
A The abstract is a brief summary of the main conclusions of the report.
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Table of
contents
Introduction
Project
description/
Methods
Results2
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendices
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2
It1 The table of contents gives an overview of the subject matter and the
structure of the report.
It2 The table of contents contains and corresponds to the headings in the text.
It3 Lists of tables, figures, graphs, symbols, formulas and abbreviations are
provided.
I1 The introduction situates the problem or assignment, with reference to
existing literature and links with previous work.
I2 The introduction describes the methodology as well as the aim of the project
and highlights the main conclusions and contributions.
I3 The introduction defines key concepts and explains new concepts if
appropriate.
I4 The introduction indicates the outline of the report, with explicit reference to
the different chapters and/or sections.
Me1 The method section starts with a description of the project (elaboration), while
explaining the key working principle applied.
Me2 The method section elaborates on the methodology used and makes objective
arguments to justify the approach taken.
Re1 Results and analyses are reported systematically. The results section focuses
on key results and interpretations.
Re2 Analyses and interpretations of data are correct and complete. Limitations and
implications for the interpretation of results are acknowledged.
Re3 The line of reasoning is clear and well-supported, assumptions are justified.
Di1 The discussion section focuses on main points which are discussed in relation
to the problem statement.
Di2 The discussion section analyzes and interprets main findings. Argumentation
and conclusions are consistent and alternative explanations are eliminated.
B1 The concluding section summarizes the general conclusions and contributions
and provides an answer to the problem statement.
B2 The concluding section ends with recommendations for improvement and/or
suggestions for further research.
See section ‘Presentation and design’
Bij1 Appendices convey important but not essential information, such as long
proofs, calculations and extensive experimental results.
Bij2 Appendices are numbered, captioned and each is referred to from the text.
0= very inadequate, 1= inadequate, 2= adequate 3= good, 4= very good.
If the written report is a project report, results of several smaller studies can be discussed together.
FORMAL CRITERIA
Grade
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Writing
Writing style
T1 A scientific paper is a formal text written in an impersonal, objective, neutral and
professional way.
T2 The writing is concise with specific wordings and formulations.
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R1 References are cited or identified in the text and all references in the text are
included in the reference list.
R2 Citations are complete and sources are fully identified.
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R3 Referencing systems are consistent for in-text citations as well as for the
reference list.
O The text fits within the given editorial constraints.
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T3 The writing is clear and leads to a deeper understanding of the subject.
T4 The writing supports the message.
Written
language
Z The text is concise and consists of correct, simple and compound sentences.
D2 Throughout the text, long sentences are split up to improve readability.
Sp The text is written with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
W The text uses active verb forms and impersonal constructions in the Simple
Present.
Tel All cardinal and ordinal numbers up to twelve are written in full, except for
exact numbers.
Presentation and design
Structure
Tables, figures
and graphs
Symbols,
formulas and
equations
D The text has a logical structure and organization. There are smooth transitions
and the different parts of the text are evenly distributed.
L The report is carefully formatted, without bullet points and the page lay-out is
consistent and easy to read.
Sh1 The text consists of different sections of equal length. There is cohesion within
sections and there are smooth transitions between paragraphs.
Sh2 Sentences within paragraphs connect through signal phrases, connecting
phrases as well as reference words and are presented as a whole.
F1 Only main and significant results are displayed in tables, figures or graphs.
F2 Tables, figures and graphs are numbered and captioned. References are cited
if applicable.
F3 Every table, figure and graph included in the report must be referred to from
the text. The text highlights and interprets key results shown in the table, figure
or graph.
G In every graph, axes are labeled and units and parameters are shown.
S1 Symbols are defined on first use and units of parameters are added. Symbols
are written in italic font.
S2 Throughout the text there is a consistent use of standard symbols and
notations.
V1 Formulas and equations are cited in the text by means of an equation editor.
V2 Long formulas and equations are placed on a separate line.
References
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