KOMBOLCHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF TEXTILE, GARMENT, LEATHER AND

FASHION DESIGN

WOLLO UNIVERSITY

GUIDELINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF

DISSERTATIONS & THESES

Feb 2020

Prepared by:-
1. Tewodros Tenagne
2. Ashenafi Teklay and
3. Seniat Desse
Contents
CHAPTER 1 .................................................................................................................................... 1
ORDER OF THE CONTENT ......................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2 .................................................................................................................................... 2
2. STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT ............................................................................................... 2
2.1 Preface ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Title Page ................................................................................................................. 2
2.1.2 Approval by supervisor ............................................................................................ 2
2.1.3 Acknowledgements .................................................................................................. 2
2.1.4 Original Literary Work Declaration ......................................................................... 3
2.1.5 Abstract .................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.6 Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 3
2.1.7 List of Table ............................................................................................................. 3
2.1.8 List of Figure............................................................................................................ 3
2.1.9 List of Symbols and Abbreviations .......................................................................... 4
2.2 Text ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Background .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.3 Statement of the problem ......................................................................................... 5
2.2.4 Objectives ................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.5 Justification (significance) ....................................................................................... 5
2.2.6 Scope ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.7 Limitation................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.8 Literature Review..................................................................................................... 6
2.2.9 Methodology ............................................................................................................ 7
2.2.10 Results and Discussion ............................................................................................ 8
2.2.11 Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Supplementary ........................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Instrumentation ........................................................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Appendix .................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 References and Bibliography ................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 3 .................................................................................................................................. 11
3. FORMATTING ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.1Page Format/Margins ................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Fonts......................................................................................................................................... 12

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3.4 Landscaping ............................................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Number of Pages ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Citation..................................................................................................................................... 15
CHAPTER 4 .................................................................................................................................. 16
FINAL SUBMISSION................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Binding..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Specified Colors ....................................................................................................................... 16
CHAPTER 5 .................................................................................................................................. 17
THESIS/PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT AND DEFENSE ...................................................... 17
5.1 Progress Report ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Final Defense ........................................................................................................................... 17
EVALUATION FORMS ............................................................................................................... 23
Topic and Proposal Evaluation ...................................................................................................... 27
Progress presentation Evaluation ................................................................................................... 29
Advisor Evaluation ........................................................................................................................ 30
Final Presentation and Defense Evaluation ................................................................................... 31

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 CHAPTER 1

1. ORDER OF THE CONTENT

The thesis shall contain the following items in sequential manner as listed here.

❖ Title page

❖ Declaration of authenticity by student (originality)

❖ Certification/thesis approval by supervisor

❖ Acknowledgement

❖ Abstract

❖ Table of Contents

❖ List of Tables

❖ List of Figures

❖ List of Symbols and Abbreviations

❖ Introduction

❖ Review of Literature

❖ Methods and Materials

❖ Results and Discussion

❖ Summary and Conclusions

❖ References and Bibliography

❖ Appendices or Annexes

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 CHAPTER 2

2. STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT

The structure of the dissertation or thesis is based on the above sequences can be
categorized in to three sections:

✓ Preface
✓ Text
✓ Supplementary

2.1 Preface

This section consists of the following:

2.1.1 Title Page

The title page is the first page after the front cover and should include the research title
which has been approved by the Faculty, name of candidate according to the registration
records, and the statement “…submission of research project/dissertation/thesis for the
fulfillment to the Degree of Master of …/Doctor of Philosophy” and finally the year of
submission. Refer to Appendix for example of front cover.

2.1.2 Approval by supervisor

In this subsection, the advisor for the thesis will approve its adequacy for internal and
external examination.

2.1.3 Acknowledgements

Most research reports, dissertations or theses have their subsection to convey appreciation
to those who have been involved in the study.

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2.1.4 Original Literary Work Declaration

This subsection is compulsory. It states that the thesis constitutes the authentic work and
finding of the researcher.

2.1.5 Abstract

Generally, the abstract is written after the completion of the text of the research
report/dissertation/thesis. It summarizes the structure of the whole text and the major facts
it contains. It should be written in the language of the research project/dissertation/thesis
and contain no more than 300 words.

2.1.6 Table of Contents

The Table of Contents lists the chapters, topics and sub-topics together with their page
numbers. Sub-topics and topics should be labeled according to the chapter, for e.g., the
first topic in Chapter 1 should be marked 1.1 and the first sub-topic, 1.1.1. This numbering
system provides a clear picture of the relationship between chapters and topics and shows
how they are connected.

2.1.7 List of Table

This list contains the titles of figures, together with their page numbers, which are listed in
the text. For e.g., figures in Chapter 3 are numbered sequentially: Figure 3.1, Figure 3.2.
The table name should be above the table.

2.1.8 List of Figure

This list contains the titles of tables, together with their page numbers, which are listed in
the text. The numbering system is according to chapter, for e.g.: tables in Chapter 3 are
numbered sequentially: Table 3.1, Table 3.2.

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2.1.9 List of Symbols and Abbreviations

The symbols and abbreviations must be in accordance to international convention.

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2.2 Text

Candidates and supervisors should ensure that the text follows the rules and guidelines of
project/thesis preparation. Normally, the text consists of the following chapters:

2.2.1 Introduction

This chapter contains the introduction to the issues in which the research is concerned, the
aims and objectives of the study, and the outline of the research approach.

INTRODUCTION Should include the following;

2.2.2 Background

✓ Should show the understanding and genesis of the problem.

✓ Talk about the global perspective followed by the local scenario.
✓ Talk about the target group in the study.
✓ Should not be exceed 5 pages.

2.2.3 Statement of the problem

Must indicate exactly what the problem is. Indicate why and how it is a problem. Give
information to support this e.g. by use of statistics or evidence. This should be derived from
background information to illustrate connectivity. - Length- Maximum 1 page.

2.2.4 Objectives

✓ The candidate can state the general objective and specific objectives

2.2.5 Justification (significance)

✓ Should illustrate why the researcher is conducting the research and whom it shall
benefit.

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2.2.6 Scope

This is a kind of a disclaimer. Should cite the focus of the study geographical area or
target group/ population.

2.2.7 Limitation

✓ Not a must for a proposal. - Has to be there in the final thesis/project report. - Indicate
the challenges encountered in the study that may have limited the study. Note:

✓ Paragraphing should be consistent. Either leave space or indent between paragraphs.

✓ Spacing and indenting should not be used together.

✓ One sentence paragraph is unacceptable.

✓ A paragraph should have a minimum of five sentences.

2.2.8 Literature Review

This chapter surveys previous literature and studies relevant to the field of study. The
literature review should be comprehensive and include recent publications.

LITERATURE REVIEW This should include;

✓ Introduction

✓ Theoretical review/Conceptual Framework

➢ Review the empirical and theoretical literature relevant to the problem being
investigated.

➢ Indicate what has been done by other researchers including the methodologies
used and identify gaps.

➢ The hypothesized variables should be subheadings of the literature review to form

a framework that would help in analysis.

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 ➢ Conceptual framework should demonstrate an understanding of what variable
influences what.

➢ Cite 3-5 references per key section in the text.

➢ Use either APA or Harvard method of citation. Consistency is important in

citation.

➢ Each key variable should be 2-3 pages long.

✓ Critique of the existing literature relevant to the study.

✓ Summary

✓ Research gaps

2.2.9 Methodology

This chapter describes and explains the research methodology used in the study. The sub-
topics for this chapter include the key research questions, the research design, and the
research procedures adopted. It may also, where appropriate, indicate sampling methods,
research instruments and statistical methods employed. The purpose of this is to inform
the reader on the methods used to collect the data and generate the findings reported.

METHODOLOGY Should indicate;

✓ Research design- Indicate type of research, justify the choice of type of research by
citing authority.

✓ Population; clearly identify the population and the target population. Justify the target
population.

✓ Sampling frame; Justify the choice.

✓ Sample and sampling technique- illustrate understanding of the technique.

✓ Instruments:

✓ Data collection procedure.

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✓ Pilot test-depends on the instrument being used.

✓ Data Processing and analysis.

2.2.10 Results and Discussion

Results are commonly presented in the form of text, figures and tables, complete with
data analysis. This chapter contains the interpretation of the results. The findings of the
research should be compared and contrasted with those of previous studies presented in
the literature review. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the findings of the research.

✓ Style of presentation – presentation of raw data followed by discussion

✓ Should be guided by the methodology. Unit of analysis should be based on the research
questions or objectives and should capture the independent variables.

✓ Tables should have no vertical lines (use simple formatting)

✓ Table titles should be at the top of the tables.

✓ Tables copied from elsewhere should have source below them.

✓ Any table generated by the researcher should not have the source quote.

✓ Figure titles should be at the bottom of the figures.

✓ Figures can have different shadings.

✓ Discussion should follow the results.

2.2.11 Conclusion

In this section, the findings are summarized and their implications discussed. This section
may include suggestions for future work.

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2.3 Supplementary

Specific items which were not included in the main body of the text, should be put in this
Supplementary Section. Typically, this section includes the following:

2.3.1 Instrumentation

Research instruments such as questionnaires, maps or computer programs.

2.3.2 Appendix

Appendices consist of additional illustration of data sources, raw data and quoted
citations which are too long to be placed in the text. The appendix supports the written
text of the research report/dissertation/thesis. Appendices can be divided into Appendix
A, B, C.

2.3.3 References and Bibliography

All works or studies referred to in the research, report/dissertation/ thesis in the form of
quotations or citations must be included in the bibliography. The references should be
written consistently in the American Psychological Association (APA). Each reference
should be written in single spacing format and a double space should be left between
references. This list of references should not be numbered.

• List references alphabetically and using correct citations for books, journal
articles and conference/seminar proceedings as shown in the examples (following
pages).

• If more than one reference of the same author exists then the references with the
same author should be listed chronologically according to publishing date (year).

• If more than one of the same author's publications exist in the same year (date),
then use suffixes a, b, c, etc., after the publication year {e.g., 1998a; 1998b; etc.)

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Format for book references listing:

Author's last name, first initial. (Publication date). Book title. Additional information.
City of publication: Publishing company.

Examples

Searles, B., & Last, M. (1979). A reader's guide to science fiction. New York: Facts on
File, Inc.

Format for Magazine references listing:

Author's last name, first initial. (Publication date). Article title. Periodical title, volume
number(issue number if available), inclusive pages.

Examples

Kebede G. (1990, April 9). Status of Ethiopian Textile and Garment Industry. Times,
135, 28-31.

Format for Magazine references listing:

Online periodical:
Author's name. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number,
Retrieved month day, year, from full URL

Format for Online document:

Author's name. (Date of publication). Title of work. Retrieved month day, year, from full
URL

Examples

Devitt, T. (2001, August 2). Lightning injures four at music festival. The Why? Files.
Retrieved January 23, 2002, from http://whyfiles.org/137lightning/index.htm

Dove, R. (1998). Lady freedom among us. The Electronic Text Center. Retrieved June
19, 1998, from Alderman Library, University of Virginia website:
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/subjects/afam.html

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 CHAPTER 3

3. FORMATTING

This chapter specifies format requirements for the thesis or project. Students should read
every part of this chapter carefully to ensure approval of their manuscript. Failure to adhere
to or any deviation from the required format and style will result in the return of the
manuscript to the student and probable delay of graduation.

3.1 Page Format/Margins

✓ Left side 1.5 inches

✓ Right side 1.0 inch

✓ Top 1.0 inch

❖ exception: pages that carry major headings, such as preliminary pages and chapter
titles, must have a 2.0-inch top margin

✓ Bottom 1.0 inch

❖ exception 1: When a 1-inch margin would leave a single line of print on a page,
then a margin of no more than 2-inches may be left and text continued on the
following page

❖ exception 2: where a page is followed by a figure or table on the next page, or

when the last page of a chapter

✓ Figures and tables must fit within the margins.

✓ Oversized material may be reduced to fit.

✓ Text Width

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3.2 Fonts

✓ Report Heading/Title of the Thesis/ -All Capital—16 Font

✓ Chapter heading -All Capital and the length should not exceed half of the text
length-14 Font

❖ Triple-spacing between the Chapter designation (CHAPTER 1) and the title of

the chapter (INTRODUCTION); and between the title and the text.

❖ Chapter and the title of the chapter appear in all capitals

✓ Subchapter –capitalize first letter of each word except and must be centred-13 Font

❖ Subchapter length should not exceed half of the text length

❖ Subchapter has tripled spaced before and double spaced after.

✓ Sub-Subchapter – Lower/title case -12 Font

❖ is flush with the left margin,

❖ is bold

❖ has the first letter of each major word capitalized,

❖ is followed by at least two lines of text on the page where it appears,

❖ has double-spacing before and after the heading.

✓ Third level heading – Lower/title case -11 Font

❖ is flush with the left margin,

❖ is italicized,

❖ has the first letter of each major word capitalized,

❖ is followed by at least two lines of text on the page where it appears,

❖ has double-spacing before the heading and single spacing after the heading.

✓ All the preface titles are in upper case

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 ✓ Each chapter begins on a new page and in the center.

✓ Body text shall have 1.5 line spacing. Single-spacing is only permitted in tables,
long quotations, footnotes, citation and in the bibliography.

✓ Text pages should be in Times New Roman

✓ Title of the Report should not be more than two lines

✓ Cover page should have in Symbol of Institute/University, Name University, and

Name Institute

3.3 Page Numbering

✓ All page numbers should be printed 1.0 cm from the bottom margin and placed at
centre of the page.

✓ Not all prefaces’ parts are numbered, but all are counted. Roman numerals (i, ii, iii
etc) should be used in the Preface section. Although the Title Page is the first page
of the Preface, no number is printed on it. Numbering begins on the second page
with ii.

✓ Title Page________________ Not Numbered

✓ Copyright Page ____________Not Numbered

✓ Approval Pages ____________ Not Numbered

✓ Dedication Page ____________ Numbered

✓ Originality Declaration _______ Numbered

✓ Acknowledgments ___________ Numbered

✓ Table of Contents ___________ Numbered

✓ List of Tables _______________ Numbered

✓ List of Figures _______________ Numbered

✓ List of Symbols ______________ Numbered

✓ Abstract ___________________ Not Numbered

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 ✓ Font size 8 recommended for numbers.

✓ Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) are used on the pages of the text (starting with the
introduction page) and supplementary sections.

✓ Please DO NOT allow your page numbers to be decorated in any manner.

✓ Label Appendices or Annexes as: A, B, C, etc.; and give name (title) to each

✓ Label figure captions at bottom of the figure and according to the Chapter it
appears in such as, Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2, Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2, Figure 3.1, etc.

✓ Label table headings at the top of the table and according to the chapter it
appears in, similar to the figures, e.g., Table 1.1, Table 1.2, Table 2.2, etc.

3.4 Landscaping

Landscaping photographs, drawings or graphs requires a different format in order to

include all materials on the page and remain within the required margins set forth in these
guidelines. In this instance, the "landscaped" material will be printed so that the top of
the material is at the wider margin (1-1/2") on the left-hand side of the page. However,
the page number must comply with the same format previously set forth in these
guidelines (centered on the page at least one-half (1/2) inch from the bottom of the page.

3.5 Number of Pages

Number of pages, not including appendices and prefaces, are specified as follow:

✓ Undergraduate- Not more than 50 - 80 unless permitted by the department

exceptionally

✓ Postgraduate Dissertation total pages –around 40-60 (exceptionally permitted up to

150 Pages by the consult of postgraduate’s coordinator)

✓ PhD. Thesis total pages –around 100-150

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3.6 Citation

1. Each reference should be written in single spacing format and a double space should be
left between references. This list of references should not be numbered.

2. Cite references in the text of the thesis according to the convention:

✓ "author's last name (date)" -- in case there is only one author, example- (Smith, 2004),
(Smith, 2004, P. 39) if page number included.

✓ "last name of first author" and "last name of second author" (date) -- in case of two
authors, example- (Kelley & Chang, 2007)

✓ "last name of first author" and "last name of second author" (date) -- in case of three
authors, example- (Hughes, Brestan &Valle, 2004) in the first citation and (Hughes,
et al., 2004) in subsequent citation

✓ "last name of first author" et al. (date) -- in case of multiple authors, example- (Phelps
et al., 2004)

3. Citing a Source within a Source – The in-text citation should give credit to the original
author, but you found it as cited in another author.

For example, you read a 2007 article by Linhares and Brum that cites an earlier article, by
Frederick. You want to cite Frederick's article, but you have not read Frederick's article
itself.

Example the Frederick's study (as cited in Linhares & Brum, 2007) found that but you have
to list in your reference the one you have read (Linhares and brum)

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 CHAPTER 4

FINAL SUBMISSION

4.1 Binding

A candidate whose thesis is accepted by the thesis evaluation committee (both internal and
external) for the award of a degree is required to make all corrections, revisions etc. required by
the board and resubmit the two copies of the thesis in a fully bound form to the fashion design
department office, within the time specified by the thesis evaluation committee. After the release
of the results two (2) of the copies shall become the property of the university, and the other shall
be returned to the candidate.

4.2 Specified Colors

Each copy of the thesis should be bound with leather, Rexene or material with equivalent quality.
The cover should be in the color specified for the particular degree with gold lettering by screen
printing or embossing.

Colors:

Undergraduate ________________________Brown

Postgraduate (MSc/MTech) _____________ Green

Ph.D.________________________________ Blue

The cover should carry the full title of the thesis, name of candidate, Degree /Diploma sought and
year of Degree/Diploma. The spine shall also carry the title, year of degree/diploma and
Identification number. If the approved title is too long, the approved short title should be printed
on the spine.

The candidate will be requested to sign a release form which would permit the university the use
of the thesis for scholarly purposes.

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 CHAPTER 5

THESIS/PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT AND DEFENSE

5.1 Progress Report

Progress reports should report progress. Some research students feel that they should report
results, which is usually very different from progress. Progress report will take place
according to the schedule of the office of postgraduate studies. The thesis evaluation
committee assesses the extent of work the student has done and gives recommendations,
corrections and directions to the remaining works to be done.

5.2 Final Defense

The thesis defense will take place once the Advisor determines the student is ready to
defend and the written thesis is in a condition that is defendable. In this case, “defendable”
means that the thesis is completely written all chapters, front material, references according
to the thesis preparation guidelines and can be provided to the committee for review. The
student should then provide a hard copy of the thesis to each thesis/project evaluation
committee member and the office of postgraduate studies set up a defense date and time.
The hard copy of the thesis must be submitted to the committee or program office at least
FIVE DAYS prior to the defense date.

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APPENDICES

Cover Page &Title Page

The cover page and title page format are given below sequentially.

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 NAME OF THE PROJECT/

DISSERTATION/ THESIS

NAME

SCHOOL OF TEXTILE GARMENT LEATHER AND

FASHION DESIGN

WOLLO UNIVERSITY

WOLLO

YEAR
 NAME OF THE PROJECT/

DISSERTATION/ THESIS

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

Degree of Master of Science/Technology in

Fashion Design

by

NAME OF CANDIDATE

Under the Guidance of

Name of the Guide

School of Textile garment Leather and Fashion Design

Department of fashion design

Wollo University

Wollo

Month, year

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Declaration of Originality

I hereby certify that I am the sole author of this thesis and that no part of this thesis has been
published or submitted for publication.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, my thesis does not infringe upon anyone’s copyright
nor violate any proprietary rights and that any ideas, techniques, quotations, or any other material
from the work of other people included in my thesis, published or otherwise, are fully
acknowledged in accordance with the standard referencing practices. Furthermore, to the extent
that I have included copyrighted material that surpasses the bounds of fair dealing within the
meaning of the Copyright Act, I certify that I have obtained a written permission from the
copyright owner(s) to include such material(s) in my thesis and have included copies of such
copyright clearances to my appendix.

I declare that this is a true copy of my thesis, including any final revisions, as approved by my
thesis committee and the Graduate Studies office, and that this thesis has not been submitted for a
higher degree to any other University or Institution.

Name Signature

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Approval by Advisor

To the best of my knowledge and as understood by the student in the Research Integrity and
Copyright Disclaimer, this thesis/project adheres to the provisions of guidelines, policies and
legislations of the Institute of Technology for Textile, garment and fashion design during his
research work and use of copyrighted material. The thesis is complete and can be presented to the
thesis evaluation committee.

__________________________ _____________________

Advisor Name Signature

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 EVALUATION FORMS

Appointment of Evaluation Committee

When a candidate, after conferring with the advisor, gives notice of readiness to submit a thesis,
the Postgraduate Studies Office shall appoint evaluation committee (jury) and select an external
examiner. The Postgraduate Studies Office may be conforming the jury members, which have
evaluated the proposal and progress of thesis as evaluation committee together with external
examiner or assign new evaluation committee members.

The evaluation committee shall have a minimum of three (for the student numbers up to 10) and a
maximum of five members (for student number more than 10) consisting of at least one member
of the Institute/University.

The external examiner should be decided in good time and obtain a copy of the thesis of the
candidate at least three weeks before the date set for the defense.

An external member of the evaluation committee shall be the external examiner of the candidate
whose decision shall play a major role in determining the fate of the thesis defense.

All members of the evaluation committee will comment on all aspects of the thesis.

Thesis Defense Procedures and Grading

The procedural guidelines to be followed in the administration of the thesis open defense

examination are as follows:

The thesis defense is open to all interested.

The evaluation committee shall take their designated seats to examine /evaluate the candidate.

The Chairperson opens the defense session by introducing the candidate, the other members of
the evaluation committee and the advisors, and invites the advisor to give brief report of the
candidate’s graduate work.

The advisor invites the candidate to present his/her findings.

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 The candidate presents for a maximum of 20 minutes the main results of his/her research work.
The members of the evaluation committee interrogate the candidate for 40 minutes on the
subject of the thesis. The External Examiner shall take 20 minutes, the Internal Examiner 10
minutes, and the Chairperson and Audience 10 minutes all together.

After the interrogation, the advisor shall be given a chance (by the Chairperson) to make
clarifications or give comments on relevant issues, and shall leave the room along with other
audiences, leaving only the three-evaluation committee to evaluate the candidate.

Each one of the evaluation committee members evaluates the thesis based on the open defense
and assessment of the thesis. Grades are given both in the thesis defense evaluation and
performance certification forms, which are duly signed by the members.

Evaluation points given by each evaluation committee member are averaged using the
respective weight to the numbers of evaluation committee.
✓ Final defense out of 60% = average of points given by each evaluation committee member
✓ Progress evaluation out of 40% = average of points given by each evaluation committee
member

The sum of the progress and final defense results determine the fate of the thesis as “Pass” or
“Fail”.

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A thesis that is defended and accepted (Pass) shall be rated as “A+”, “A”, “A-”, “B+”, “B”, “B-”,
“C+”, or “C”
✓ The grading scales of each rank are as follows:

No Result Grade format

100 – 90 A+
90 – 85 A
85 – 80 A-
80 – 75 B+
75 – 70 B
70 – 65 B-
65 - 60 C+
60 - 50 C

NB: The total mark is the sum of Progress evaluation (40%) and Final defense (60%)

Decision
The decision of the evaluation committee is based on the thesis write up, presentation and the
candidate’s ability to defend it. The following decisions are open to the examination board:

(A) Thesis Accepted

The thesis may or may not require typographical and/or minor editorial corrections to be made to
the satisfaction of the advisor(s).

(B) Accepted with minor modification

The thesis may require typographical and/or major editorial corrections to be made to the
satisfaction of the advisor(s).

(C) Accepted with major modification

The thesis requires minor changes in substance and major editorial changes, which are to be made
to the satisfaction of members of the evaluation committee. The evaluation committee report must
include a brief outline of the nature of the changes required and must indicate the time by which
the changes are to be completed.

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(D) Thesis Pending
If the evaluation committee is not prepared to reach a decision concerning the thesis at the time of
the thesis defense, it is the responsibility of the chairperson to determine and obtain what additional
information is required by the evaluation committee to reach a decision and to call another meeting
of the committee as soon as the required information is received. Candidates should not normally
be required to present themselves to the evaluation committee at the second meeting.

(E) Thesis rejected

A thesis may be rejected in the following three cases:
1. If it does not maintain the standard due to methodologies used in execution, analysis
2. and interpretation.
3. The work is plagiarized as judged by the evaluation committee, or
4. The work has been already used to confer a degree from this or another university.

The evaluation committee shall report the reasons for rejection and advice on the future
opportunity of the candidate to complete the study.

Appeal

A candidate has the right to appeal his/her complaints in writing on his/her own or with the
comment of the advisor(s) to the Postgraduate Studies Office when a thesis is rejected by the
evaluation committee. The office will examine the candidate’s appeal vis-à-vis the evaluation
committee decision by establishing a committee of professionals and pass a final verdict which
will be communicated to the candidate by the evaluation committee.

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Topic and Proposal Evaluation

Please complete this form and forward it to Evaluation Committee Chair. Rang of marks are
indicated inside the bracket. This form shall be completed during thesis proposal presentation.
The Evaluation Committee Chair, in turn, will forward the final report forms to the Office of
Program Heads.

Evaluation criteria’s

The scientific nature of the work is essential for the positive assessment of a dissertation. In other
words, it is mandatory to adhere to the usual criteria such as traceability, reproducibility of results,
scientific proof of questions/hypotheses, and the citing of the sources used. In addition to these
criteria, the following is also assessed:

a) Originality of the research question and the findings;

b) Justification of the research question, method and objective;
c) Adherence to formal conventions (e.g. citation);
d) Methodological correctness;
e) Accuracy of the analyses of the research data;
f) Clarity of logic, reasoning and use of language;
g) Consideration of current international literature, correctness of the sources cited.

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 proposal presentation Evaluation

Wollo University

School of Textile, Garment leather and Fashion Design

proposal Report Marking

Criteria’s

understanding
Communicati

Management
Organization

Content and

Level of
on Skill
Group Project Title Student Name

Format

Clarity
Report

Time

Total
10
1% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2%
%

Jury Name__________________________ Signature _____________ Date _________

Chair Person: ________________________ Signature: _______________ Date: ___________

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 Progress presentation Evaluation

Wollo University

School of Textile, Garment leather and Fashion Design

Progress Report Marking

Criteria’s

understanding
Communicati

Management
Organization

Content and

Level of
on Skill
Group Project Title Student Name Format

Clarity
Report

Time

Total
30
4% 4% 4% 6% 4% 8%
%

Jury Name__________________________ Signature _____________ Date _________

Chair Person: ________________________ Signature: _______________ Date: ___________

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 Advisor Evaluation

Wollo University

School of Textile, Garment leather and Fashion Design

Advisor Marking Criteria’s

Advisor Marks (Max.= 10)

Completeness of the
Progress Report
Group

Project Title Students Name

Contribution

Attendance
Individual

Project

Total
2% 3% 2% 3% 10%

Advisor's Name: ___________________________ Signature: ___________Date: ___________

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 Final Presentation and Defense Evaluation

Wollo University

School of Textile, Garment Leather and Fashion Design

Final project Report Evaluation

Project Composition Presentation Defense

(Max.: 20) (Max.:15) (Max.:25%)

Practical Demonstration
Level of understanding
Communication Skill
Name of Students

Report Organization

Completeness of the

Experimental work,
Content and Clarity

Time Management
Group

Project Title

Personality
Format

report

Total
2 3 15
5% 5% 10% 5% 5% 10% 50%
% % %

Jury Name__________________________ Signature _____________ Date ___________________

Chair Person________________________ Signature _____________ Date ___________________

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Total marks from all Presentation and Defense Evaluations

____________________________________ __________ _________

Name of the Chairperson of Board of Examiners Signature Date

Name of the Student: _____________________

Thesis Title: “_____________________________________________________________”

Date: ____________________

No Defense Type Mark out of Result Remark

1. Proposal defense 10 %
2. Progress defense 30 %
3. Advisor 10 %
4. Final defense 50 %
Total 100 %

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 SUMMERY REPORTS ON THESIS DEFENSE EXAMINATION
Wollo University
School of Textile, Garment Leather and Fashion design
Performance Certificate for thesis in fashion design

____________________________________ __________ _________

Name of the Chairperson of Board of Examiners Signature Date
Name of the Student:
_____________________, _____________________, _____________________,
Thesis Title: “_____________________________________________________________”

Date: ____________________
1. Comment on thesis preparation and defense:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

2. Suggestions made by Board of Examiners:

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

3. Modification(s) to be made:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Final decision by the Board of Examiners:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. Evaluation result (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory or Fail)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________ _______________ ___________
Name of the Chairperson of Board of Examiners Signature Date

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