The review is submitted in free written form and should be 1–2 pages in length.
The review should include an assessment of the thesis objectives and their achievement, the theoretical framework and methodology, the results and conclusions, and formatting and presentation. Reviewers must also consider the scope specified in the curriculum.
Guiding discussion questions may be included to facilitate substantive academic discussion during the defence.
Participation in the defence is expected. One of the reviewer’s roles is to initiate and lead the discussion in order to assess the student’s understanding of the topic and their ability to justify their choices. If unable to attend, the reviewer must forward their questions to the Chair of the Defence Committee.
