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Dissertation Examination Requirements

The dissertation examination can be carried out if the doctoral candidate has fulfilled the following requirements:
  1. Have completed the required courses with a minimum grade of B.
  2. Has met the publication requirements.
  3. Have met English language proficiency requirements (TEFL).
  4. Have received approval from the guidance team to proceed to the closed exam.
  5. Has submitted a dissertation book that has been signed by the supervisor team

Progress Seminar Procedures

The following is the process that students must go through to take part in the Progress Seminar.
  1. Students register for the Progress Seminar in the SIAMAT program
  2. Students enter data on Dissertation Title, Field, Lab and Supervisor.
  3. Students print the Progress Seminar identity form through the SIAMAT program.
  4. Students make proposals for Progress Seminars in myITS Thesis
  5. Students register for the Progress Seminar in myITS Thesis and request approval from the supervisor.
  6. Students submit the Progress Seminar Form to the Head of the Postgraduate Study Program (KAPRODI), ( download here )
  7. KAPRODI schedules Progress Seminar
  8. Students carry out a Progress Seminar. The Progress Seminar is held for 1 hour, which begins with a 15-20 minute presentation, then continues with a question and answer session. The Main Promoter moderates the Progress Seminar. The Promoter Team and Examining Lecturers carry out the assessment using a rubric.
  9. The Head of the Programme submits notes or revisions from the Promoter Team and Examining Lecturers

Progress Seminar Assessment Rubric

Examiner Lecturer

No Assessment Components Not enough (56-63) Enough (65-70) Good (73-81) Very satisfactory (83-95) Weight
1 Visual Aids and Their Arrangement -Visual aids actually interfere with the presentation. -Presentation goes back and forth, confusing. -Visual aids are hard to read in places, but do not interfere with the presentation. -Some parts of the presentation are out of sequence. -Does not follow the rule of nine, but is still easy to read. -Some use bullet points. -Appropriate use of color, size, and placement of letters, images, and tables. -The presentation has a good systematics, only needs minor improvements in some parts. -Visual aids are easy to read, following the rule of nine (9 lines/slide, 9 words/line). -Using bullet points to help the audience focus on keywords. -Appropriate use of fonts, images, and tables (color, size, and position). -The presentation has a good systematics, following established standards (e.g., background, problem formulation, objectives, conceptual framework, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions). 10%
2 Explanation -The main idea is unclear. -The audience learns nothing, or is even misled. -The main idea is not easily identified. -Does not add new insights to the topic. -Accurate but incomplete explanation. Main ideas can be identified. -Audience may learn implied facts, but no new insights into the topic. -Accurate and complete explanation. -Main ideas in the presentation are easy to follow and understand. -Add new insights on the topic. 10%
3 Understanding Can't answer all questions Uncomfortable with questions and only able to answer simple questions. Answers all questions as expected, without further elaboration. Demonstrate full knowledge by answering all questions with explanations and elaborations. 10%
4 Speech Ability, Body Movement and Eye Contact -Inaudible/too loud. -Monotonous. -Inaccurate pronunciation of most terms. -Fidgety, pacing back and forth. -No eye contact with the audience, always looking at notes. -Often mumbling. -Inaccurate pronunciation of most terms. -Posture is not straight, leaning on one side of the body, hands fixed at the side of the body or on the podium. Minimal eye contact with the audience, looking at notes a lot. -Voice is clear, but the volume decreases in some parts. -Pronounces most terms correctly. -Needs to increase or decrease body movements to emphasize important points. Eye contact with the audience, and occasionally looks at notes. -Voice is clear. Pronounces terms correctly. -Uses gestures to describe or emphasize important points. -Maintains direct eye contact with the audience. 10%
5 Mastery of research methods Students do not master research methods Students do not have a good grasp of research methods Students master research methods well Students master research methods very well 20%
6 Achievement of research results against planned targets Students do not have research results Students have research results, but have not yet achieved the expected target. Students have research results that almost reach the planned target. Students have research results that are in accordance with the planned targets. 20%
7 Renewability of research results Research shows little or no innovation There are some innovative elements, but the contribution to the field is still limited. The novelty is evident in the concepts and methodologies. Demonstrate high innovation and significantly develop knowledge 20%

Supervisor

No Assessment Components Less (56-63) Enough (65-70) Good (73-81) Very Satisfying (83-95) Weight
1 Research ethics: adherence to ethical principles in research, including integrity & honesty Not complying with ethics Adheres to ethics but often lacks caution Adhere to ethics well Strongly committed to research ethics 25%
2 Independence: The attitude of overcoming challenges and finding solutions independently. Not trying to overcome challenges Sometimes looking for solutions, but depending on others Able to handle challenges well Very independent and proactive in finding solutions 25%
3 Openness: Open attitude to criticism and suggestions from supervisors and colleagues. Rejecting criticism and suggestions Accepting criticism but not applying it Open to criticism and suggestions Very receptive and implements feedback 25%
4 Commitment: Dedication and consistency in conducting research and managing time well. Lack of consistency and commitment Sometimes consistent, but easily distracted Quite consistent and committed Very dedicated and consistent in research 25%
The progress seminar assessment uses the following composition:
  1. Examiner score 70%
  2. Supervisor value 30%

Publication of International Seminars/Conferences

Syarat untuk publikasi di jurnal internasional adalah terindeks scopus atau web of science. Publikasi di jurnal internasional bereputasi terindeks scopus minimal Q2 atau web of science berfaktor dampak di atas 0,5 mendapatkan nilai A. Apabila tidak memenuhi persyaratan tersebut, maka mendapatkan nilai AB.

International Journal Publication

Ujian disertasi dapat dilaksanakan jika kandidat doktor telah memenuhi persyaratan sebagai berikut:
  1. Telah menyelesaikan perkuliahan yang wajib ditempuh dengan nilai minimal B.
  2. Telah memenuhi persyaratan publikasi.
  3. Telah memenuhi persyaratan kemampuan bahasa inggris (TEFL).
  4. Telah mendapatkan persetujuan dari tim pembimbing untuk maju ujian tertutup.
  5. Telah menyerahkan buku disertasi yang telah ditanda tangani tim pembimbing

Dissertation Examination Procedures

The following is the process that students must go through to take the Dissertation Examination.
  1. Students register for the Dissertation Examination in the SIAMAT program
  2. Students enter data on Dissertation Title, Field, Lab and Supervisor.
  3. Students print the Dissertation Examination identity form through the SIAMAT program
  4. Students create dissertation proposals in myITS Thesis
  5. Students register for the Dissertation Examination on myITS Thesis and request approval from the supervisor.
  6. Students submit Dissertation Examination files to the Head of the Postgraduate Study Program (KAPRODI)
  7. The Doctoral Commission determines the eligibility of the Dissertation Examination. If the Doctoral Commission does not approve the implementation of the Dissertation Examination, then the student revises the Dissertation Examination files, including the Dissertation Proposal. If the Doctoral Commission approves the implementation of the Dissertation Examination, then the Head of the Study Program schedules the Dissertation Examination.
  8. Students take the Dissertation Examination. The Dissertation Examination is carried out for 2 hours, which begins with a 15-20 minute presentation, then continues with questions and answers. The Main Promoter moderates the Dissertation Examination. The Promoter Team and Examining Lecturers carry out the assessment using a rubric.
  9. The Head of the Dissertation Program announces the results of the Dissertation Examination as well as notes or revisions from the examiners.
  10. If the results of the Dissertation Examination are declared PASSED, the student can revise the Dissertation based on input from the Promoter Team and Examining Lecturers.
  11. If the results of the Qualification Examination are otherwise, the student can retake the Dissertation Examination by submitting a revised dissertation proposal.

Dissertation Examination Files

  1. Course transcripts
  2. Dissertation Draft (according to the number of promoters and examiners)
  3. Dissertation Examination Approval Sheet ( click here )
  4. SK Candidate Doctor
  5. Latest Progress Report
  6. Evidence of International Seminar Publication (2 Papers presented in seminars)
  7. International Seminar Publication Certificate (2 Certificates)
  8. Evidence of International Journal Publication (1 Accepted Paper)
  9. Proof of International Journal Publication ( accepted proof )
  10. Proof of passing a Foreign Language (TEFL/course score conversion)

Dissertation Test Evaluation Rubric

Examiner Lecturer Assessment Rubric

No Assessment Components Less (56-63) Enough (65-70) Good (73-81) Very Satisfying (83-95) Weight
1 Mastery of science Students do not master the field of science Students have less mastery of the field of science Students have a good command of their field of study Students have mastered the field of science very well 20%
2 Mastery of research methods relevant to dissertation research Students do not master research methods relevant to dissertation research Students do not have sufficient mastery of research methods relevant to dissertation research. Students have a good command of research methods that are relevant to their dissertation research. Students have a very good command of research methods relevant to their dissertation research. 20%
3 The ability to abstract and systematically organize scientific thought patterns Students are unable to abstract and systematically organize their scientific thinking patterns. Students are less able to abstract and systematically organize their scientific thinking patterns. Students are able to abstract and systematically organize their scientific thinking patterns well. Students are able to abstract and systematically organize their scientific thinking patterns very well. 20%
4 The ability to convey scientific arguments to answer questions relevant to the dissertation research. Students are unable to convey scientific arguments to answer questions relevant to their dissertation research. Students are less able to convey scientific arguments to answer questions relevant to their dissertation research. Students are able to convey scientific arguments to answer questions relevant to their dissertation research well. Students are able to convey scientific arguments to answer questions relevant to their dissertation research very well. 20%
5 Ability to propose strategies to develop research Students are unable to propose strategies to develop their research. Students are less able to propose strategies to develop their research. Students are able to propose strategies to develop their research well. Students are able to propose strategies to develop their research very well. 20%

Supervisor Lecturer Assessment Rubric

No Assessment Components Less (56-63) Enough (65-70) Good (73-81) Very Satisfying (83-95) Weight
1 Attitudes: independence, initiative, problem solving skills, organizational skills, leadership, collaborative work, oral communication, and manners Students have bad attitudes and lack manners Students have bad attitudes and lack manners Students have good attitudes and good manners The students have very good attitudes and have very good manners. 40%
2 Research log book · The writing is not systematic, concise and clear · Images and graphs are presented unclearly and in incorrect format. · Writing mathematical formulas and formulas does not comply with the correct rules and format. · The writing is less systematic, less concise and less clear · Images and graphs are presented unclearly and in incorrect format. · Writing mathematical formulas and formulas does not comply with the correct rules and format. · Systematic, concise and clear writing · Images and graphs are presented clearly and in the correct format. · Writing mathematical formulas and formulas according to the correct rules and format · The writing is very systematic, very concise and very clear. · Images and graphs are presented very clearly and in the correct format. · Writing mathematical formulas and formulas is in accordance with the correct rules and format. 20%
3 Journal articles or proceedings related to the dissertation Journal articles or proceedings are of poor quality Journal articles or proceedings are of poor quality Journal articles or proceedings are of good quality Journal articles or proceedings are of excellent quality. 20%
The dissertation exam assessment uses the following composition:
  1. Examiner's Score (70%)
  2. Mentor Value (30%)