Contribution and originality in literature are very common expressions in academic research, scholarly publications, Masters and PhD theses. Is there a study out there that shows why and how they are used, how they differ in various disciplines and how the depth in masters differ from doctorate. Good published papers on this subject will be appreciated.
Dear Erick,
Your question is very interesting. I think these two papers:
1st The 'Academic' Qualities of Practice: What are the criteria for a practice-based PhD? Richard Winter, Morwenna Griffiths & Kath Green, pages 25-37, 2000,
2nd It's a PhD, not a Nobel Priz': How experienced examiners assess research theses, Studies in Higher Education,Gerry Mullins & Margaret Kiley (2002), 27:4,
369-386,
may help you to understand that "contribution" is a very subjective issue.
With regards,
Michail
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