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Graduation with Distinction Thesis:
- Originality of the research project and methodology. The student’s research statement should include research questions or the goals of the project, and an overview of the methodological approach.
- Substantive literature review of primary and secondary sources that place the student’s research questions within its appropriate context.
- The clarity of research focus and arguments.
- Comprehensive and detailed analysis – theoretical as well as performative.
- The organization of the paper.
- Interpreting results within the research context. Is there a compelling discussion of the implications of findings?
- The thesis provides a thoughtful and thorough discussion of possible future studies or alternative approaches.
- The strength and depth of bibliographic material.
- Academically accepted citation methods in the US. The citation format should be consistent throughout the thesis, and references should be professionally presented.
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Graduation with Distinction Choreography/Performance
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The process paper will be evaluated according to aspects of the Writing Rubric (posted on this site) as they are appropriate to the project. Also, the process paper will be evaluated as to how well it analyzes and elucidates the project's conceptual, thematic and technical aspects.
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The project will be evaluated according to aspects of the Choreography Rubric and the Technique and Performance Rubric (posted on this page) as appropriate to the specific nature of the project.
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Important note on the Evaluation of the Distinction Project: It is the student’s responsibility to read the Choreography, Technique and Performance, and Writing rubrics very carefully, and to ask your supervisor to clarify any aspects of the rubrics you don’t understand.
