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Application ItemCriterionEXCELLENTGOODSATISFACTORYPOOR
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Nominee's Statement of ResearchDissertation Research(6 pts) Nominee clearly explains their dissertation research, indicates if their research is part of a larger project, and clearly explains their original contributions to the research.(4 pts) Nominee explains their dissertation research and explains their original contributions to the research.(2 pts) Nominee somewhat explains their dissertation research. Nominee somewhat explains their contrubtions to the research but is unclear on if their research is part of a larger project.(0 pts) Nominee provides a vague explanation of their research and does not explain if their research is part of a larger project nor what their original contributions are to the research.
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Nominee's Statement of ResearchArea(s) of Impact(6 pts) Nominee clearly explains where their research fits within the context of existing research in the field. Nominee provides a clear and compelling explanation on what their research will contribute to the field and the impact their research will have in the field and/or on society.(4 pts) Nominee somewhat explains where their research fits within the context of existing research in the field. Nominee provides a less than compelling explanation on what their research will contribute to the field and the impact their research will have in the field and/or on society.(2 pts) Nominee provides a vague explanation of where their research fits within the context of existing research in the field. Nominee provides a vague explanation of what their research will contribute to the field and/or the impact their research will have in the field and/or on society.(0 pts) Nominee does not explain where their research fits within the context of existing research in the field. Nominee does not explain what their research will contribute to the field nor the impact their research will have in the field and/or on society.
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Nominee's Statement of ResearchImportance of DDF support(6 pts) Nominee provides clear and compelling reason(s) for how the DDF will support their professional and/or career goals.(4 pts) Nominee explains how the DDF will support their professional and/or career goals.(2 pts) Nominee somewhat explains how the DDF will support their professional and/or career goals.(0 pts) Nominee does not explain how the DDF will support their professional or career goals.
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Nominee's Statement of ResearchWriting Style(6 pts) Nominee clearly articulates and explains their dissertation research using non-jargon/field specific terms. Nominee defines specialized terminology. Proposal is organized.(4 pts) Nominee articulates and explains their dissertation research using some jargon/field specific terms. Proposal is organized.(2 pts) Nominee explains their dissertation research using a lot of jargon/field specific terms. Proposal is not well-organized. (0 pts) The proposal is full of jargon/field specific terms making it very difficult to comprehend by a general audience. Proposal lacks organizational structure.
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Application ItemCriterionEXCELLENTGOODSATISFACTORYPOOR
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Nominee's summary of Accomplishments;
DGS Questionnaire		Productivity(6 pts) Nominee exceeds expectations of the program and has a strong record in quality of productivity.(4 pts) Nominee exceeds expectations of the program and has a somewhat strong record in quality of productivity.(2 pts) Nominee meets expectations of the program and has a somewhat strong record in quality of productivity.(0 pts) Nominee does not meet expectations of the program and has a weaker record of productivity.
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Application ItemCriterionEXCELLENTGOODSATISFACTORYPOOR
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Letter of Support (Advisor and/or Co-Advisor)Content expectations: 1) describe significance of research project, 2) demonstrate the nominee's independence and research originality, 3) describe how the nominee has evolved as a researcher, and 4) describe the DDF benefit to the nominee.(3 pts) Letter provides clear and compelling articulation and addresses all content expectations.(2 pts) Letter provides clear articulation of some or all of the content expectations.(1 pts) Letter provides weak articulation of some content expectations.(0 pts) Letter does not address any of the content expectations.
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Application ItemCriterionEXCELLENTGOODSATISFACTORYPOOR
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Letter of Support (non-Advisor)Content expectations: 1) describe significance of research project, 2) demonstrate the nominee's independence and research originality, 3) describe how the nominee has evolved as a researcher, and 4) describe the DDF benefit to the nominee.(3 pts) Letter provides clear and compelling articulation and addresses all content expectations.(2 pts) Letter provides clear articulation of some or all of the content expectations.(1 pts) Letter provides weak articulation of some content expectations.(0 pts) Letter does not address any of the content expectations.
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