ASSESMENT  RUBRIC  FOR  FINAL  YEAR  PROJECT  DISSERTATION  
 DRAMA  DAN  THEATER  DEPARTMENT  
SCHOOL  OF  THE  ARTS,  UNIVERSITI  SAINS  MALAYSIA  
2017/2018  
(SUPERVISOR)  
 
 
               
 
 
STUDENT  NAME:  
 
NO.  MATRIK:  
 
DISSERTATION  TITLE:  
 
 
 
PART  I  –  THESIS  WRITING  
 
    CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE  ABOVE   CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE   CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE    
WEIGHT   ITEM   70%   BETWEEN   BELLOW   SCORE  
(%)     40%-­‐70%   40%   (%)  
  (10%:  7-­‐10  ;  15%:  10.5-­‐15)   (10%:  4-­‐7  ;  15%:  6-­‐10.5)   (10%:  0-­‐4  ;  15%:  0-­‐6)  

10   Title/topic,   The title/topic, scope and objectives The title/topic, scope and Although the title/topic, scope  
and  objectives   of the dissertation are original. objectives of the dissertation are and objectives of the dissertation
(contextualisat They are defined, contextualised defined. Some objectives are are defined, they are
and scientifically grounded. scientifically grounded, but lack inadequately contextualised,
-­‐ion  and  
originality. with limited evidence that they
problem   are scientifically grounded.
statement)   Little or no originality.
10   Literature   Excellent knowledge, coverage, Adequate knowledge, A basic overview of the  
Review   interpretation and application of the interpretation and application literature, with limited
relevant literature of the relevant literature. interpretation and application.
10   Research   Demonstrates advanced control, Thorough knowledge and Satisfactory understanding of  
Methodology     understanding, depth and insight in understanding of the the significance of the research
the application of relevant research significance of the research. and a reasonably effective
methodology, techniques and Demonstrates effective interpretation and application of
analysis application of relevant research the methodology.
methodology, techniques and
analysis
15   Data   The style and quality of tables, The style and quality of tables, The style and quality of tables,  
representation   illustrations and/or graphical illustrations and/or graphical illustrations and/or graphical
and  graphical   representations are of a good representations are not of a good representations are of a poor
quality and contribute to the quality throughout and cause quality and do not contribute to
layout  
formulation of original research confusion, which contribute to the formulation of research
findings. Adhere to conventions the formulation of ungrounded findings. Most conventions are
and standards. research findings. Standards and not adhered to.
conventions are not always
adhered to.
 
     CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE  ABOVE   CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE   CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE    
WEIGHT   ITEM   70%   BETWEEN   BELLOW   SCORE  
(%)     40%-­‐70%   40%   (%)  
  (10%:  7-­‐10  ;  15%:  10.5-­‐15)   (10%:  4-­‐7  ;  15%:  6-­‐10.5)   (10%:  0-­‐4  ;  15%:  0-­‐6)  

15   Discussion  &   Demonstrates high levels of Analysis of the data is adequate A satisfactory understanding of the  
findings   understanding and originality in the enough to make research findings significance of the research and a
analysis (theoretical and/or empirical) and come to conclusions, but lacks reasonably competent
of the research findings. new insights and originality. The interpretation.
There is evidence of personal insights research findings make a minor
into the field. The research findings contribution to the knowledge base
make a significant contribution to the of the discipline and field of study
knowledge base of the discipline and
field of study.
10   Conclusion   The conclusions are logical and valid The conclusions are partially The conclusions are not in all  
and show an awareness of the logical and/or valid. They are respects logical and valid. They are
published literature. The conclusions communicated clearly. The final communicated with only partial
are clearly communicated and summary only partially success. The final summary does
evaluated and, where applicable, they communicates the purpose and not communicate the purpose and
are linked/related to existing beliefs. findings of the study. findings of the study.
The final summary is relevant and
communicates the purpose and findings
of the study.
10   Format  and   The writing style and layout of the The writing style and layout of the The writing style and layout of the  
organization   dissertation are of good quality. There dissertation are of acceptable dissertation require attention. There
are few linguistic and typographical quality. There are less important are omissions and linguistic and/or
errors, and few linguistic and/or omissions and linguistic and/or typographical errors. Editing/
typographical typographical errors. Editing would revision would improve the work
rectifications are required. improve and errors should definitely be
the text. rectified.
10   Citations  and   The referencing has been done in a The referencing has been done, but Referencing is not in line with the  
Reference   proper manner and the layout of the the layout of the bibliography is standard conventions in terms of
bibliography is largely in line with neither consistent nor in line with format and layout.
internationally acceptable conventions. internationally acceptable Numerous important as well as
The bibliography includes the most conventions. Some important and relevant sources have been
important sources. very relevant sources have omitted.
been omitted.
PART  II  –  PROPOSAL  PRESENTATION  
 
    CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE  ABOVE   CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE   CRITERIA  FOR  SCORE    
WEIGHT   ITEM   70%   BETWEEN   BELLOW   SCORE  
(%)     40%-­‐70%   40%   (%)  
  (10%:  7-­‐10  ;  15%:  10.5-­‐15)   (10%:  4-­‐7  ;  15%:  6-­‐10.5)   (10%:  0-­‐4  ;  15%:  0-­‐6)  

5   Knowledge and The presentation demonstrates a depth The presentation shows moderate The presentation uses little  
understanding of of understanding by using relevant and understanding by using mostly relevant or accurate information.
significance of accurate detail. Significance and goals relevant and accurate detail. Significance and goals have not
research have been clearly identified. Significance and goals are partially been identified.
or vaguely described

5   Knowledge and Methods are described succinctly; Overview of methods is omitted, Methods are not described, or  
understanding of limitations in methodology are methodological details are incorrectly described. Description
methodology and acknowledged. Major results have emphasized. Some of the major of major results are poorly
results been identified, explained, and results are explained, but details are explained and interpretation of
placed in context. How control overemphasized, or context or results is lacking. Control
experiments strengthen or contribute to interpretation is minimal. Control experiments are confused with
results are explained experiments are partly explained additional results.
 
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