What are the criteria for evaluating the paper?
- Substantive content, e.g.
- Theoretical foundation and delimitation of the topic
- Research question is derived from current literature and is answered at the end of the thesis on the basis of the findings and results obtained
- Understanding and application of terms, theories and methods
- Relevance and coverage of the topic
- Independent argumentation, e.g.
- Degree of selection and integration of arguments
- Cogency of own conclusions
- Clarity of thought, intellectual coherence
- Critical reflection and discussion of own statements
- Justification for the choice of research method used
- Literature base and literature analysis, e.g.
- Quantity and quality of the literature
- Topicality of the literature
- Internationality of the literature
- Formal aspects, e.g.
- Orthography, punctuation, grammar
- Style/expression, comprehensibility
- Formal correctness of the citation style and design of the list of references
- Organisation and transparency, e.g.
- Layout, structure, structure of the paper (weighting, proportions, logical consistency)
- Fine structure, thought process and organisation of the paper
- Concentration on essentials (do individual statements contribute to answering the research question?)
- Adherence to the content of the headings
- Use of indexes, footnotes, etc.
- External impression (appearance)
- Visual support (visualisation)