DD221X, DD225X, DD226X, DH224X, DM228X, DT220X: Grading criteria

The grading is based on the following criteria:

1 Report content • Is the project content of interest and of non-trivial scientific or engineering relevance? • Does the work contain a clear problem formulation? • Has the choice of methodology been described, motivated and discussed in a scientifically correct manner? • Is there a background analysis, including descriptions of previous research, publications and other relevant information? 2 The process • Has the thesis specification been used as a guiding document throughout the entire work? • Have deviations from the original specification been signaled to the supervisor and examiner, and been inserted in an updated specification? • Can deviations, primarily in allotted time and results, be justified? • Has the thesis student continuously informed the supervisor about the project progress? • Has the supervisor shown independence during the project? • Has the student constructively incorporated comments and advice from the supervisor and examiner during the project? • Has the student been able to produce a report of high quality without several iterations with the supervisor? • Has feedback (if any) at the oral presentation been taken into account to improve the report? 3a Written presentation • Does the report describe the project in a clear and fair manner? • Does the report adhere to scientific standards related to content and language? • Does the report clearly describe the different steps in the project? • Does the report include the project's problem formulation, method, results and a critical reflection? 3b Oral presentation and defence • Was the presentation and the following discussion clear and at a level suitable for the audience? • Was the presentation well prepared and did it keep the time limits? • Were questions from the opponent and the audience satisfactorily answered? Opponent • Has the student filled in the opposition protocol clearly and completely? • Has the student critically assess the report, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and suggested how the report may be improved? •

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Are critical comments realistic and constructive?

Did the oral opposition lead to an interesting and constructive discussion

Each question is judged on a scale 1-3, and a cumulative weighted score (the content score is multiplied by 3) is calculated to assign the final grade.