The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
Evaluation Guidelines for Thesis / Dissertation
The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University, comprehensively evaluates a degree thesis based on the Graduate School's diploma policies and according to the following criteria.
Master's thesis evaluation criteria
When reviewing a Master's thesis, the specialism of the degrees is evaluated based on the following viewpoints. The research methods and unique characteristics of each field are also taken into consideration.
- The creativity and originality of the research contents are recognized
- The research topic was set clearly and appropriately
- The review and examination of the prior research was carried out appropriately
- The clearness and consistency of the thesis' argument are recognized
- The suitability of the organization and form of the thesis are recognized
Doctoral thesis evaluation criteria
When reviewing a Doctoral thesis, the superior specialism of the degree thesis is evaluated according to the following viewpoints. The research methods and unique characteristics of each field are also taken into consideration.
- The superior creativity and originality of the research contents are recognized
- The research topic was set clearly and appropriately
- The review and examination of the prior research was carried out appropriately
- The clearness and consistency of the thesis' argument are recognized
- The suitability of the organization and form of the thesis are recognized
