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| Exemplary Pass Candidate demonstrates a thorough, articulated, and precise understanding of the subject. Fine distinctions and shades of meaning are readily discerned. Knowledge and skill are demonstrated virtually without error. Moreover, the candidate can apply this understanding flexibly, as in detecting connections between ideas that on the surface may seem distantly related, in combining theories and basic science to solve demanding problems, and in producing a coherent, sensible, and sensitively-interpreted product. Performance is marked by thorough knowledge, comprehensiveness and insight, with pertinent references cited. Pass Candidate demonstrates a strong mastery of the domain. Errors are uncommon and genuine understanding is demonstrated. The candidate demonstrates the beginnings of creative or insightful applications of the knowledge. Performance is marked by solid understanding with a connectiveness of content, theory and application. Pertinent references are correctly cited but are limited in number. Probationary: Dissertation committee determines whether a written exam 'retake' is necessary and to what extent. Candidate shows a solid grasp of important concepts and applications, but lacks a certain fluidity and flexibility with ideas. Performance is likely to be marked by some errors and a lack of comprehensiveness. Certain relevant knowledge, concepts, connections and pertinent citations are omitted. Fail Candidate shows only the beginnings of what can properly be called understanding. Performance is marked by a lack of knowledge, comprehensiveness, and depth of thought. Errors of fact or inference will be found in responses. Overall, the proficiency indicated is unacceptable. |
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