Reviewed official opponent refers to the regulations and information materials for examination of theses.
thesis defense procedure provides for the appointment of a number of specialized academic council officials give an unbiased assessment of the study.Your opponent - a competent scientists in a particular area of science, which is able to carry out a comprehensive and objective assessment of the thesis, in accordance with certain principles and requirements.It should summarize the content of the work, with an estimated characteristic and criticisms.
compulsory element of debate during the defense review is the opponent, read out during his speech at the meeting of the Special Council.His opinion on the provision of expertise for research scientist prepares based on a detailed familiarity with him.
Traditionally Ph.D. thesis requires two expert.One official opponent - a PhD, the other - the doctor.For doctoral need three reviews provided solely doctorates.The document must be sent to the Council in an appropriate form and comments no later than 10 days before the date of protection to dissertator had the opportunity to review it and prepare comments.
main components that should be displayed in the recall of the opponent, the following:
- relevance of the chosen theme;
- degree of scientific novelty of the provisions of the argument;
- level of the presented findings and recommendations to the application of the results;
- completeness of the data mapping studies in scientific publications and informative of all sections of the dissertation.
Arguing relevance of the work, it is necessary to designate connection with public research programs, promising areas of science and technology.
provisions of scientific novelty - a very important aspect of any thesis.Opponent reliably and objectively reflects the strengths and weaknesses of her hand, without exaggerating or minimizing the contribution of researchers.
The revocation must be listed key issues that are investigated and briefly presented his own opinion about their decision: whether the methods chosen, how high the level of importance of these issues, whether the results are correct.
If any claims are questionable, to encourage debate, the opponent is required to indicate and proclaims.
One of the main tasks in preparing the review is to determine the significance of the work for the science and practice, and an indication of the scope of application of the results.
As a result, the opponent indicates the compliance or noncompliance of detention passport of the specialty, makes a proposal for awarding the scientific degree.
The revocation is required to note the completeness of the results and describe the course of the study, as well as to point out the errors in the design.It is unacceptable incorrect use of foreign proceedings, the lack of reference to the authorities.In addition, all of the scientific activities of dissertation can comment in the recall opponent.It - Articles in specialized publications, activity at various conferences, practical development and implementation of their acts.
If in the recall were low levels of work, it must be justified in accordance with all requirements.
opponent - a participant of the event on the award of the degree.Accordingly, it is responsible for an objective and truthful information provided documented.
