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Fakultät Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik Institut für Arbeits-, Organisations- & Sozialpsychologie Professur für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie Postadresse (Briefe) Technische Universität Dresden Fakultät Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik Professur für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie 01062 Dresden Internet http://www.wop- psychology.de Besucheradresse Zellescher Weg 17 01069 Dresden Zimmer: BZW A 241

Evaluation of the Proposal and the Concept Presentation in the Master Thesis Seminar HPSTS I (10/2015)

In the Master Thesis Seminar I, the proposal of a MA thesis and the concept chosen are presented. In the Master Thesis Seminar II, the results of a MA thesis (poster and poster discussion) are presented. Agenda

• The first proposal has to be submitted to the advisor (and the reviewers) 3 weeks before the

concept presentation! All three will then give their feedback within 2 weeks (please CC everybody). At this point, the reviewers and the advisor can refuse the assessment and / or the supervision if the proposal has failed to obtain sufficient quality.

• If the proposal is accepted, a concept presentation takes place in the Master Thesis Seminar I

(10 min. presentation + 10 min. discussion). If possible, the reviewers and the advisor are present during the presentation. Students can use the feedback from the concept presentation for the improvement of their proposals.

• The advisor grades the final proposal and sends a grade suggestion to the seminar facilitator

after the concept presentation. The grade suggestion of the advisor includes an assessment

• f the correct structure and the bibliography, especially the technical aspects of the proposal

with the developed evaluation form (see below: proposal evaluation form)).

• The grade for the seminar HPSTS I is then obtained from equal parts of the evaluation of the

proposal and the concept presentation which is assessed with the evaluation form that was developed for this purpose (see below: concept presentation evaluation form). Structure of the Proposal

• Structure of the PROPOSAL FOR AN EMPIRICAL STUDY or secondary data analysis:
• 3-5 pages in length (TR 12, 1.5 line spacing) including references. Contents are:
• Name, title of the work, advisor and reviewer (if appropriate one reviewer as NN)
• Brief Introduction and key objectives of the MA thesis
• Relevance of the research question and theoretical background
• Hypotheses and methods (planned sample, constructs, procedures)
• Suggestion for data analysis
• Schedule and references
• PROPOSAL FOR A THEORETICAL MA THESIS: to be discussed directly with the supervisor.

Concept Presentation (also possible in MA thesis seminar II in the summer semester)

• This will be graded by the seminar facilitator with the developed assessment check list
• The assessment involves the quality of the presentation and the discussion

General information on the supervision of MA Thesis

• The advisors/reviewers do not give feedback on issues which students can educate

themselves on (e.g., the formal structure of the MA thesis can be read in the guidelines)

• Outer form and APA standards should be clearly communicated
• We do not coach students so that they get a 1.0. The MA thesis is an exam performance in

which the students should, as independently as possible under guidance, show that they have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills for academic work.

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Evaluation of the Master Thesis Proposal in MA HPSTS

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________ Grades range from 1 = „excellent“ to 5 = „unsatisfactory“ Criteria that are not applicable do not have to be graded. Criteria for evaluation 1 2 3 4 5 Structure and Format 1 2 3 4 5 Contents are well structured and comprehensible Structure meets formal requirements References are consistent and in correct format Length of proposal Contents of Proposal 1 2 3 4 5 Overview of current literature Inclusion of relevant theories Correct form of hypotheses Methods are appropriate and clear Time frame is realistic Self-reliance in completing the proposal Revision of Proposal after Feedback 1 2 3 4 5 Revisions appropriate Revisions completed on time Additional comments, if necessary: Grade: __________ Facilitator’s signature: _____________________________

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Postadresse (Briefe) Technische Universität Dresden Fakultät Naturwissenschaften und Mathematik Professur für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie 01062 Dresden Internet http://www.psychologie.tu

• dresden.de/i3/aos/aos-

frame.htm Besucheradresse Zellescher Weg 17 01069 Dresden Zimmer: BZW A 241

Evaluation of Master Thesis Concept Presentation in MA HPSTS

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________ Grades range from 1 = „excellent“ to 5 = „unsatisfactory“ Criteria that are not applicable do not have to be graded. Evaluation criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Inhalt Total 1 2 3 4 5 Contents are well structured and comprehensible Relationships are clear Appropriate level of detail Complex issues are well explained Presentation Total: 1 2 3 4 5 Presentation: Presentation skills 1 2 3 4 5 Adequate speech volume Enunciation Speed / pauses Speaking without notes Use of appropriate linguistic devises Eye contact with audience Adequate posture / body language Self-confident appearance Presentation: Media/Powerpoint 1 2 3 4 5 Appropriate use of media Quantity of contents on slides Quality of contents on slides Appropriate use of colours and animations Readable font type and font size Discussion Total: 1 2 3 4 5 Critical discussion of topic Appropriate duration Motivates audience to take part in discussion Problem-focused discussion Moderation of discussion Dealing with questions and objections Additional comments, if necessary: Grade: __________ Facilitator’s signature: _____________________