How does CPSP analyzes the Dissertations? Following are the list of criterias used by CPSP before approving a Research Dissertation. All the criteria's are fulfilled properly before approval.
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ABSTRACT |
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Abstract accurately reflects the contents |
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INTRODUCTION |
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The reported significance of the study is explicity stated |
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The study adequately ties to the relevant literature both national and international |
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LITERATURE REVIEW |
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Literature review includes relevant research studies |
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Literature review is in candidate's own words |
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RESULTS |
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Are in accordance with the study objectives |
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Results presented are based on data sheet |
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Relevant and appropriate |
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Appropriate legends are included in the tables / figures |
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DISCUSSION |
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Salient feature of the stud clearly explained with referrence to the published literature |
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Covers all the debatable aspects of study including the limitations of the study |
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Positive and negative findings are fully explained |
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results are not repeated |
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Comparison, agreement or disagreement with other studies discussed |
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ANNEXURES |
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Data sheet attached |
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Proforma / Questionaire is attached |
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Proforma / Questionaire matches the synopsis |
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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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There is no more than one typographical error / spelling mistake in every three pages |
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THE DISSERTATION HAS |
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REMARKS |
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Appropriate binding |
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A-4 size, 50 pages (Abstract and References excluded) |
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Review of literature, Introduction, Objectives and Methods (Approx. 50% of the Dissertation) |
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Results and Discussion (Approx 50% of the Dissertation) |
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Annexure/s attached separately |
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Double-line spacing |
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Font size of 12 for the text |
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Font size of 14 for the headings in bold and capital letters without underlining |
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Match with the objectives of approved synopsis |
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If modified, was RTMC informed? |
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TITLE |
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Title reflects the study |
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ABSTRACT |
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is structured |
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contains 250 words |
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keywords are mentioned |
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INTRODUCTION |
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2-3 pages |
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Problem is identified |
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Rationale mentioned appropriately at the end |
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LITERATURE REVIEW |
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Synthesized information in ones own words |
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Cited major important studies |
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Cited recent studies (last 5 years) |
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Cited local studies |
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OBJECTIVES |
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Stated on a separate page |
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MATERIALS AND METHODS |
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Study design is mentioned |
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Setting, in which the study took place, is described |
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Study variables selected are clearly measured |
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The subjects (Sample) and the sampling procedures are clearly defined |
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Data collection procedure is clearly described |
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Proforma / Questionaire are clearly described |
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Data analysis is precisely stated |
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Statistical tests, if required, are stated |
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RESULTS |
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Are in accordance with the study objectives |
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Contain actual results only (it does not contain opinion or discussion) |
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Tables / figures are properly captioned and numbered |
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Duplication of tables are figures and vice versa avoided |
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Appropriate legends or parameters are included in the tables / figures |
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If required, P values and 95% confidence intervals stated |
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Separate page is used for each table / illustration / figure / picture |
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DISCUSSION |
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Started with the salient results |
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Covers all the debatable aspects of study including the limitations of the study |
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Current and past findings are brought together |
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Findings are fully explained |
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Results are not repeated |
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Comparison, agreement or disagreement with other studies discussed |
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Literature is properly referred in the text |
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Recent references are included |
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CONCLUSION |
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Commensurate with the study |
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REFERENCES |
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Cited according to the Vancouver style |
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Citations in the text numbered correctly |
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Each reference is separate and numbered correctly |
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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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There is no more than one typographical error / spelling mistake in every 3 pages |
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DISSERTATION |
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REMARKS |
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Submitted at-least six months after the approval of synopsis |
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Spiral Binding |
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A-4 size, 70-100 pages (abstract and references excluded) |
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Objectives, methods, results and discussion at-least 30% of the Dissertation |
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Double line spacing |
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Font size of 12 for the text |
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Font size of 14 for the headings in bold and capital letters (without underlining) |
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Each section of the Dissertation starts on a new page |
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The title is the same as that of approved synopsis |
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If modified, was RTMC informed? |
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ABSTRACT |
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Structured according to the CPSP recommended format |
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Accurately reflects the contents |
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Contains upto 250 words |
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Introduction summerizes the problem & rationale of the study |
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Study design same as mentioned in the approved synopsis |
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Duration of study, with dates, appropriate (minimum 6 months) |
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Conclusion matches with objectives |
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3-10 MeSH based keywords mentnioned |
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OBJECTIVES AND HYPOTHESIS |
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Objectives, hypothesis & operational definitions same as in approved synopsis |
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MATERIALS AND METHODS |
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Study design, setting, sample size and sampling technique same as in approved synopsis |
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Steps of data collection adequately detailed |
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Data analysis is precisely and adequately detailed |
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Appropriate statistical tests correctly identified |
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RESULTS |
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In accordance with the study objectives |
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Relevant and appropriate |
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Tables / figures properly captioned and numbered |
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Tables / figures number match with lists of tables / figures in Part I |
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Duplication of information in tables and figures approved |
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Appropriate legends included in the tables / figures |
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Suitable statistical tests applied |
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Separate page used for each table / illustration / figure / picture |
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CONCLUSION |
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In accordance with the objective of the study |
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REFERENCES |
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Cited according to the Vancouver style |
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All references can be authenticated |
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Citations in the text serially numbered |
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ANNEXURES |
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Data sheet attached |
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Proforma / Questionaire matches the synopsis |
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