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Oral Qualifying Exam 
Exam given for Oral part of PhD Qualifying Exam in Neuroscience
Rubric Code: VX346A6
By richdey
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Outstanding (Distinction)

Strong, nearly flawless

10 pts

Very Good

Strong presentation with minor deficiencies

9 pts

Acceptable

Presentation is acceptable but contains numerous errors or lapses in information

8 pts

Unacceptable

Presentation has not adequately addressed key elements of the criteria.

7 pts

Knowledge
50 %

Demonstrates expected depth and integration of knowledge in Neuroscience
Outstanding (Distinction)

Student demonstrates ability to apply fundamental concepts to advanced topics in Neuroscience; demonstrates awareness of current research literature and relate didactic coursework and ongoing research; evidence of critical assessment and synthesis of elements of Neuroscience is apparent
Very Good

Student demonstrates ability to apply fundamental and advanced concepts to Neuroscience and ability to relate the current research literature to ongoing research; demonstrates selective assessment and synthesis of Neuroscience topics
Acceptable

Student demonstrates advanced knowledge of factual materials consistent with graduate level training; awareness of the research literature limited to student’s research area. Assessment and synthesis of Neuroscience is limited to a few topics.
Unacceptable

Student demonstrates knowledge of factual materials limited to a level appropriate to a baccalaureate graduate in Neuroscience; knowledge of Neuroscience in student’s research area is not current or at expected graduate level.
Comprehension
30 %

Demonstrates ability to comprehend questions and formulate appropriate responses
Outstanding (Distinction)

Displays informed awareness of expectations of examiner; independently responsive to questions; structure and breadth of content of responses provides evidence of reflective and creative organization of information; evidence of creative synthesis of information suggested/related to questions
Very Good

Aware of expectations of examiner; seeks clarification if warranted; independently responsive to questions with limited need for prompts; structure of responses provides evidence of reflective organization of information
Acceptable

Generally aware of expectations of examiner; generally independently responsive to questions with occasional prompting or “leading” required; structure of responses adequate; some clarification/expansion of answers may be required
Unacceptable

Limited awareness of expectations of examiner; consistently fails to be appropriately responsive and independent; structure of responses weak and or difficult to follow
Presentation
20 %

Demonstrates ability to clearly articulate, synthesize and validate information, concepts and evidence
Outstanding (Distinction)

Organization of evidence and analysis is exceptionally clear in showing relationships of information supporting hypotheses including an indication of the relative importance of components of evidence presented and a critical assessment/analysis of the validity of the information.
Very Good

Organization of evidence and analysis reflects clear relationships of information supporting a hypotheses with minor lapses in critical assessment and validity of evidence.
Acceptable

Organization and presentation of evidence and analysis is adequate but contains inconsistencies of evidence or logic of hypotheses of minimal information regarding validity and assessment of evidence.
Unacceptable

Poorly organized presentation of proposed hypotheses lacking evidence or assessment.




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