Neftaly Online Course SAQA 11516699200

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Topic of the research project defined concisely.
Research problem clearly defined and significant or important enough to warrant the research.
Relevance of the proposed research.
Cited literature relevant, up-to-date and correctly interpreted. All key publications have been cited.
Coherence between the elements of the proposal, problem statement, aim, objectives and methodology.
Feasibility of the project.
Realistic work plan and budget.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Planning and execution of a research project.
Research project management.
Data gathering and analysis.
Evidence of measures to ensure scientific accountability such as objectivity, validity and reliability.
Dealing with contingencies.
Representation and interpretation of results.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Scientific writing ability.
Interpretation of results in the context of existing knowledge.
Clarity of reasoning.
Validity of conclusions.
Articles accepted for publication by scientific journals.

Integrated Assessment:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students are assessed on their final product, which is their thesis. The thesis is examined by the supervisor, the co-supervisor and two external examiners. Furthermore, they are assessed on their ability to defend the thesis.