CIHR Skin Research Training Centre

CIHR Skin Research Training Centre knowledge development grading criteria

Scholarship recipients will be assessed on their knowledge development as part of their training and portfolio development.

Specific grading criteria will be used to determine the level of knowledge achievement for each trainee.

Knowledge Assessment criteria:

  • Fail. Unsubstantiated or invalid conclusions, based on anecdotes and generalizations only
  • Improving. Limited evidence of finding and conclusions supported by the literature and theory
  • Good. Evidence of findings and conclusions grounded in theory or literature
  • Very good. Good development shown in arguments based on theory or literature and beginnings of synthesis
  • Excellent. Analytical and clear conclusions well grounded in theory and literature, showing development of new concepts.