Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Demonstrate clear data analytical skills inclusive of data transformations, sources of variance and mean separation using different approaches such as Tukey, Duncan or Fisher.
Demonstrate technical capacity to plot or manipulate trends of data with well-defined linear/exponential explanatory equations.
Show effective, clear comparison of results of data analysed using different techniques.
Clean/calibrate newly acquired data sets throughout the research project.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Compile dissertation consisting of a comprehensive literature review relative to title of research project.
Show the implications of results in the broader field of study.
Update continuously relevant literature and its interpretation in light of most recent developments in the field of research.
Demonstrate logical knowledge gaps and projection of novel research directions.
Critical demonstrate the soundness of research methodology applied in research project and similar studies in literature.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative data management throughout the research project and in the dissertation.
Critically and properly interpret results of statistical analyses.
Demonstrate molecular data management, where applicable.
Show appropriate interpretation of results of molecular data analyses where applicable in the dissertation.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Apply proper experimental designs throughout research work and in dissertation.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Present the research proposal to the School Board, School Higher Degrees Committee and at national/international scientific conferences.
Submit an acceptable manuscript of research work to a peer-reviewed accredited scientific journal.

Integrated Assessment:
Assessment of the outputs of the research project is an integral part of the curriculum training process. Assessment is systematically used to grade the quality of the outputs. In order to fairly assess the research outputs, the learner is expected to compile a full dissertation which will be evaluated by at least two external examiners who are experts in the field of study as well as at least one internal examiner per institution’s policy. The assessment shall establish the preparedness of the learner to identify problems, conduct research and develop a solution within a specific field/area of Plant Production. Therefore, the completion of a dissertation based on the study topic in Plant Production shall be mandatory while a manuscript for a peer-reviewed article in a scientific shall be indicated either during or after completion of the study.