External Examiner's Report

This form is used by the External Examiner who is responsible for reviewing and approving the dissertation prior to the defence.

This report will become part of the student's record. Please ensure you answer all questions and provide a thorough, detailed report identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the dissertation.

Your report will be sent to the supervisor and student after the exam is over, and thus provides an opportunity for improvement even for those students who do quite well in their defence. External Examiners' reports also become part of the student's permanent record, and can be used for other purposes, such as contributing to the Dean's decision in cases where there is a lack of consensus on the exam's outcome, and/or could be used as a supporting document should the dissertation be recommended for a prize.

Instructions for Preparing the External Examiner's Report

External Examiner Name*

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External Examiner Email*

Student Name*

First NameLast Name

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The dissertation presents a significant and original contribution to knowledge.*

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The dissertation is likely to have an impact on the discipline and/or in an applied domain.*

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The dissertation describes a coherent body of work whose depth and scope justify the granting of a doctoral degree.*

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DETAILED EXPECTATIONS

The research undertaken is contextualized clearly, and accurately references the larger field of knowledge on the topic.*

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The methods used are described in detail, relevant to the research question(s), and employed appropriately.*

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The research results are reported fully and clearly.*

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The analyses and conclusions drawn from the research are well-justified and integrated into the larger field of knowledge.*

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The implications and limitations of the research are fully discussed.*

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The writing of the document is of a professional standard.*

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Please provide a detailed assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the dissertation. If desired, please elaborate on your above responses.

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Additional Documentation

Please select one of the following statements:*

I recommend that the candidate proceeds to oral examination.I recommend that the candidate does not proceed to oral examination.

Please summarize why the dissertation is not ready to proceed to oral examination.*

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Please note that this report will be shared with the supervisor and student after the oral examination takes place or if the examination is not approved to move forward. If you have any concerns about the details being shared, please contact the College of Graduate Studies at gradtheses.ok@ubc.ca.

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External Examiner's Report

Scholarly Merit

Overall Recommendation