Section outline

  • Students' written work and presentation are evaluated by two faculty members: the supervisor and second reader or co-supervisor. 

    • Supervisor: A faculty member in EDSW who has been approved to serve as Full/Associate Graduate Supervisor; holds a terminal qualification or equivalent in their discipline; a substantial record of peer-reviewed and disseminated research, scholarly activity and/or production of creative works; active in their profession or discipline; and a successful record of securing research funding. 
    • Second Reader: The second reader may or may not be a co-supervision role, as such their level of engagement with the project will vary. If in a co-supervisory role, they will be involved right from the start of the project; if in a second reader role, they will only provide feedback on the final project and presentation. The second reader for an MEd project provides an additional scholarly perspective by reviewing the final project for clarity, coherence, academic rigor, and alignment with program expectations. Their role is to offer constructive feedback, ensure quality, and contribute to the final assessment in collaboration with the supervisor.

    • The final marking rubric for EDUC 5180 Research Project outlines assessment criteria aligned with the course learning outcomes and provides detailed performance descriptors for grading.