Dissertation Rubric

Student Name*
Dissertation Title*
Defense Outcome
Chapter 1: Problem Statement
Chapter 1: Problem Statement
10 points
The problem statement is thoroughly presented; relationships between concepts, frameworks, models, and variables are articulated thoroughly; the student has created a strong argument that this body of work will enhance the scholarship of global leadership.

8-9 points
The problem statement is generally presented; relationships between concepts, frameworks, models, and variables are articulated generally; the student has created a reasonable argument that this body of work will enhance the scholarship of global leadership.

6-7 points
The problem statement is acceptably presented; relationships between concepts, frameworks, models, and variables are articulated in an acceptable manner; the student has created an acceptable argument that this body of work will enhance the scholarship of global leadership.

1-5 points
The problem statement is presented superficially or incompletely; relationships between concepts, frameworks, models, and variables are articulated in a superficial or incomplete manner; the student has created a superficial or incomplete argument that this body of work will enhance the scholarship of global leadership.
Chapter 1 Score*
Please enter a number from 1 to 10.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
10 points
The literature review is comprehensive and includes: the status of the topic being researched; the synthesis of research developed into a question that will add value to existing scholarship; gaps in research related to the topic being studied; a theoretical framework for the study.

8-9 points
The literature review is generally thorough and includes: the status of the topic being researched; the synthesis of research into a question that will add value to existing scholarship; gaps in research related to the topic being studied; a theoretical framework for the study.

6-7 points
The literature review is acceptably thorough and includes: the status of the topic being researched; the synthesis of research into a question that will add value to existing scholarship; gaps in research related to the topic being studied; a theoretical framework for the study.

1-5 points
The literature review is not comprehensive and addresses the following superficially or incompletely: the status of the topic being researched; the synthesis of research into a question that will add value to existing scholarship; gaps in research related to the topic being studied; a theoretical framework for the study.
Chapter 2 Score*
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Chapter 3: Research Methodology
10 points
A completely thorough discussion of the research methodology and its suitability for the study is explained clearly, and is appropriate to the research questions or hypotheses.

8-9 points
A generally thorough discussion of the research methodology and its suitability for the study is explained clearly, and is appropriate to the research questions or hypotheses.

6-7 points
An acceptable discussion of the research methodology and its suitability for the study is explained clearly, and is appropriate to the research questions or hypotheses.

1-5 points
The discussion of the research methodology and its suitability for the study is not explained clearly, and is superficial or inappropriate to the research questions or hypotheses.
Chapter 3 Score*
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Chapter 4: Results
10 points
The results are thoroughly presented and clearly explained in a way that thoroughly describes the relationships in the data and their accurate interpretation for the study’s objective and for future research.

8-9 points
The results are generally presented and explained in a way that generally describes the relationships in the data and their accurate interpretation for the study’s objective and for future research.

6-7 points
The results are acceptably presented and explained in a way that acceptably describes the relationships in the data and their accurate interpretation for the study’s objective and for future research.

1-5 points
The results are presented and explained in a way that superficially or incompletely describes the relationships in the data and their accurate interpretation for the study’s objective and for future research.
Chapter 4 Score*
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Chapter 5: Discussion of Results and Implications for Future Research
10 points
The discussion of results and implications for future research contains a complete analysis from a variety of scholarly perspectives; results are completely described; limitations and their consequences for results and for future research are thoroughly provided with evidence of standards of global leadership.

8-9 points
The discussion of results and implications for future research contains a generally complete analysis from a variety of scholarly perspectives; results are generally described; limitations and their consequences for results and for future research are generally provided with evidence of standards of global leadership.

6-7 points
The discussion of results and implications for future research contains an acceptable analysis from a variety of scholarly perspectives; results are described; limitations and their consequences for results and for future research are acceptably provided with evidence of standards of global leadership.

1-5 points
The discussion of results and implications for future research contains an incomplete or superficial analysis from a variety of scholarly perspectives; results are not completely described; limitations and their consequences results and for future research are not provided with evidence of standards of global leadership.
Chapter 5 Score*
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Final Presentation Grammar and Mechanics
10 points
Few to no surface errors; the errors that occur do not subtract from the meaning of the paper.

8-9 points
Surface errors are minimal.

6-7 points
Apparent surface errors that do not substantially interfere with the meaning.

1-5 points
Numerous surface errors that interfere with reading the paper.
Final Presentation Score*
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Total Score
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