Independent assessment form internship/literature study
Science master programs Faculty of Medicine VU Amsterdam
 
 
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Independent Assessment

Assessment criteria Internship Faculty of Medicine VU - Read before assessment!

The assessment of the report needs to be filled out independently, the Amsterdam UMC assessor cannot consult the daily supervisor or assessor of the internship for this.

The assessment matrix described in the Regulations for Internships should be used as a guideline for Amsterdam UMC assessors in the assessment of the report of students enrolled in the Master Oncology or Master Personalized Medicine program of the Faculty of Medicine VU Amsterdam.

The Regulations for Internships can be found on the following website, under "Internships": Master Oncology / Master Personalized Medicine. The criteria for reports are at the bottom of the matrix.

Assessment criteria Literature Study Faculty of Medicine VU - Read before assessment!

The assessment of the report needs to be filled out independently, the Amsterdam UMC assessor cannot consult the daily supervisor or assessor of the Literature Study for this.

The assessment matrix described in the Regulations for Literature Study should be used as a guideline for Amsterdam UMC assessors in the assessment of Literature Study reports of students enrolled in the master Oncology or master Personalized Medicine program of the Faculty of Medicine VU Amsterdam.

The Regulations for Literature Study can be found on this website, under "Literature Study": Master Oncology / Master Personalized Medicine. The assessment criteria for reports are at the bottom of the matrix
 
Written report (Independent Assessor)
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Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The student is not able to gather and interpret the correct and relevant literature.

The student is able to gather and interpret literature relevant to their project.

The student is able to gather and interpret literature relevant to their project and put it into the context.

The student efficiently gathers and interprets relevant literature. The student is able to discern the quality of papers accurately and has a good impression of the scientific consensus.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The student is not able to write a coherent report with a clear structure. The student uses flawed arguments to answer the research question.

The student is able to write a coherent and structured report. The student uses appropriate arguments to answer the research question.

The student is able to write a coherent report with a good structure. The student answers the research question using arguments supported by the results and literature.

The student writes an excellent, coherent report with great structure. The student is able to answer the research question fully by using a variety of arguments supported by their results and relevant literature.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The summary is incomplete with regards to one or more of the following: context, research question, methodology, results, conclusion. The results are not (effectively) linked to the stated research question.

The summary is understandable and contains all the components in a logical order: context, research question , methodology, results and conclusion. The results are effectively linked to the stated research question.

The summary is understandable and easy to follow separate from the internship report. The summary contains all the components in a logical order: context, research question, methodology, results and conclusion. The results are clearly linked to the stated research question.

The summary shows the essence of the research carried out and is easy to follow separate from the internship report. The research is summarized well. The summary includes a brief description of the context, research question, methodology, results and conclusion. The results are clearly linked to the stated research question and the description is excellent.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The summary is incomplete on one or more of the following: context, research question, methodology, results, conclusion. The findings answer the research question insufficiently.

The summary is understandable and contains all the components in a logical order: context, research question, methodology, results and conclusion. The findings answer the research question adequately.

The summary is understandable and easy to follow regardless of the literature study report. The summary contains all the components in a logical order: context, research question, methodology, results and conclusion. The findings answer the research question in a good, clear way.

The summary shows the essence of the research carried out and is easy to follow regardless of the literature study report. The research is summarized well. The summary includes a brief description of the context, research question, methodology, results and conclusion. The findings answer the research question in an excellent, clear manner.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)
 

The student formulates an unclear and insufficiently defined research question. Background information and scientific/social importance the research are insufficiently and incoherently described. The introduction is not (completely) connected to the research question. The student uses few references.

The relevance of the research question, the background, and the scientific/social importance of the research are described. The student uses a sufficient number of scientific references. The introduction is a coherent whole, but remains somewhat superficial. The introduction is (mostly) constructed according to the funnel model (from wide to narrow).

The student uses relevant scientific literature to introduce the background information and support the scientific/social importance and the research question, leading to new insights. The introduction ends with a clear and well-defined research question. The introduction follows the funnel model (from wide to narrow) correctly.

The introduction consists of an in-depth analysis of the problem using relevant scientific publications. This thorough analysis opens up new insights and logically ends in the research question. The research question is clear and well-defined. There is great consistency in the text. The introduction is deepening, but also gives an overview of the research topic. The introduction follows the funnel model (from wide to narrow) in an excellent manner.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)
 

The materials and methods are not (fully) in line with the research question. The student shows little understanding of the selected methods and analyses. The description of the methodology is unclear and/or incomplete.

The described materials and methods fit the research question and contain all elements needed to answer the research question. The materials and methods show that student understands the methods and analyses chosen in this study.

The described materials and methods fit the research question and contain all elements needed to answer the research question. The student gives a complete and transparent description of the methods and analyses chosen and justifies them.

The materials and methods are complete and insightful and methods and analyses are described in a way that another researcher can reproduce the research easily and without further explanation, even if complex techniques were used. The student justifies the methods and analyses chosen in this study compellingly.
 

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)
 

The presentation of the data is unclear and/or incomplete. The results do not answer the research question (sufficiently) and/or do not clearly follow from the methods described in the materials and methods section.

The results are adequately described. The results (partially) answer the research question. The student presents the results in a combination of tables, charts and/or figures and text.

The results follow from a complete and thorough analysis of the data and answer the research question. The results are well-structured and presented in clear tables, charts and/or figures and further explained in the text.

The results follow from a complete, thorough and structured analysis of the data and fully answer the research question. Tables, charts and/or figures are used to present the results, supplemented with a clear explanation in the text. The results section reflects that the student has an excellent understanding of the methodology and analyses used.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The student uses flawed arguments and irrelevant figures / graphs / tables to assess the research question.

The student uses sufficient arguments and uses  relevant figures / graphs / tables to assess the research question.

The student answers the research question using arguments supported by the results and literature. The student uses figures / graphs / tables to improve the report significantly.

The student is able to answer the research question fully by using a variety of arguments supported by their results and relevant literature. The student uses figures and graphs that are of high scientific standard.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The discussion is incomplete and lacks critical elements, such as clear conclusions and recommendations. The student fails to effectively link results to the research question and does not adequately use relevant literature to interpret the findings or place them in a scientific context. Alternative explanations and limitations are not considered, and the implications of the research are not addressed. The overall analysis is superficial and does not demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

The discussion includes basic conclusions and recommendations but remains somewhat superficial. The student uses adequate scientific literature to interpret the results and provide context but does so in a limited manner. The research question is answered, though the explanation may not be fully developed. The discussion addresses the main elements of a proper scientific discussion but lacks depth in critical analysis, consideration of limitations, and broader implications.

The discussion includes all essential elements of a proper scientific discussion and describes them clearly. The student effectively uses relevant scientific literature to interpret the results and place them in a scientific context. The research question is answered clearly, with thoughtful consideration of alternative explanations and limitations. The student reflects critically on their research and integrates findings with existing knowledge, demonstrating a solid understanding of the topic.

The student presents a concise yet complete discussion of their findings, integrating them with the theoretical background and relevant scientific literature. Through advanced critical thinking, the student identifies limitations and proposes feasible solutions. The research question is answered coherently, and the student shows exceptional insight into the scientific field. The discussion is well-structured, demonstrating a thorough understanding and significant contribution to the broader scientific context.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

The discussion is incomplete and does not contain all the essential elements as mentioned above. There is insufficient reference to relevant scientific literature.

The discussion includes all essential elements such as mentioned above. Adequate scientific references are used. The research question is sufficiently answered but the discussion is somewhat superficial.

The discussion includes all essential elements as mentioned above and describes them clearly. The student has sufficient knowledge to put the results in a broader context and makes good use of scientific literature. The research question is clearly answered. The student uses scientific references to reflect on their own research.

The student shows insight in the scientific field. Student presents a concise but complete evaluation of their findings in light of the theoretical background and recent scientific literature. Limitations are found and feasible solutions are proposed. The research question is coherently answered.

Insufficient (<5.5)

Sufficient (5.5-6.9)

Good (7.0-8.4)

Excellent (8.5-10)

No conclusion or summary or the conclusion is not justified by the results

Conclusion or summary gives a sufficient overview of most of the main findings of the research.

Conclusion or summary provides a clear overview of the key findings of the research. Future implications are included.

Conclusion or summary provides a clear overview of the key findings of the research. Critical evaluation and future implications are included