10 Pts Mechanics of the manuscript

• appearance including how the study was typed

• grammar, spelling, semantic/rhetoric
• referencing/citations

• 30 pts Organization of thesis Content

• coherence of thought/unity of ideas
• logic of presentation
• 40 pts Quality of Research Content
• novelty of study
• originality of research work
• soundness and depth of interpretation of
findings

• 20 pts Timeliness
• September 9-13 SOP 1
• September 16-20 SOP 2
• September 23 to October 4 SOP 3 including
finalization of the manuscript.