2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...

The Research Methodology ExamDoctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.)Each department faculty will establish procedures for developing thequestions, selecting readers, and determining the format for the ResearchMethodology Examination required of Ed.D. students. At the discretionof the department, responsibility for developing and administering theseexaminations may be delegated to the graduate adviser.Responsibilities of the Adviser in the Qualifying Examination ProcessThe adviser:1. reviews the student's file to determine readiness to take the exams,and ascertains the requirements, procedures, and deadlinespertaining to the examinations from the department office.2. confers with the student concerning the exam format, content, andevaluation criteria and arranges for student to take General Fieldexamination in accordance with the department guidelines.3. identifies, with the student, at least two other faculty members asreaders for the special exam, prepares the Special Field examquestions, and consults with other faculty readers as needed.4. submits examination questions and readers' names to thedepartment office and informs the department office if the studentwill be allowed special materials or will need special equipment orprovisions for the exam.5. confers with the student after the exam concerning the student'sperformance.Responsibilities of the Student in the Qualifying Examination ProcessThe student:1. consults with the adviser when she or he is eligible and ready to takethe exams and discusses the selection of questions, format, andreaders with the adviser.2. discusses the specific purposes and evaluation criteria for the examswith the adviser and readers and asks the adviser to share samplequestions from previous qualifying exams.3. ensures that the Qualifying Examination Information form is filed inthe department office.45