One
1. The research field and implications are sufficiently understood
* The proposal is feasible
* Justification is given for the proposal
* The research proposal is relevant
* The proposal is independently formulated

2. Appropriate and wide sources are located
* Information is analysed and choices are made
* Information is synthesised into a coherent whole
* Information is gathered independently

3. Information is appropriately categorized
* Information is translated into appropriate forms
* Information is evaluated and recommendations concerning the research are put forward

Two
1. Methods are appropriate
* All major related research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method
* The merits of the chosen method are defended

2. The research design is translated into practice
* Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded
* The research process is successfully managed
* The research process is successfully and independently carried out

3. The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for level 8
* An article, in the area of research, is published
* Learning by peers is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or in-house seminars
* Research at lower levels is supervised.

Integrated assessment:

Research thesis
Presentation of methodology, analysis and research findings