Templates for Feedback
As PhD student, one often has to give feedback on single chapters or a whole thesis.
This tempalte intends to support this work.
Suitability
Is the topic of this chapter/thesis suitable?
Is it timely to publish this now?
Does it address research issues?
Does this report on concepts already well known in other research communities?
Contribution
Briefly summarize this chapter/thesis and its contribution to the field.
State what the novel ideas are or the improvements to previous work.
State how significant this contribution is.
Length
Is the length appropriate?
If the length should be changed, specify what should be added or removed.
Note the general limit of approx 30 pages for a chapter and 120 pages for a thesis.
Repeatability
Could a bright, motivated student in the field duplicate this work or verify the arguments from this description and the provided references?
References
Is the reference list adequate?
Please list any missing references that should be added.
Technical correctness
Is this chapter/thesis technically correct?
Does it provide adequate comparison against previous work and state the limitations and drawbacks of the work?
Organization
Is this chapter/thesis well organized and well written?
Is it easy to understand?
Are grammar and spelling correct?
If improvements are needed, state them here.
Title
Does the title of the chapter/thesis fit to the content?
Overall Rating
Provide your overall rating of the chapter/thesis.
- 5 -- Definite accept: I think this chapter/thesis can be called finished.
- 4 -- Probably accept: I think this chapter/thesis is acceptable.
- 3 -- Borderline: Overall I would say its OK, but some work should still be done.
- 2 -- Probably reject: I would argue for rejecting this chapter/thesis - so plese work on that chapter/thesis.
- 1 -- Definite reject: I would argue strongly for rejecting this chapter/thesis - completely rewrite it.
Detailed explanation
Provide a detailed explanation of the reasoning behind your score.
This section is mandatory and is easily the most important part of the review, as it will strongly influence author improve the chapter/thesis.
Include comments that are significant for the author to understand your judgement of the chapter/thesis.
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MarcusToennis - 03 Sep 2007