An analysis of doctoral theses as assessment indicators: reflections and proposals
Abstract
This paper presents a number of reflections on the extent to which doctoral theses may be considered research indicators, what theses can tell us about the status of research, and which indicators are being used or may be used. The analysis in this paper covers various points: theses as an indicator of trends in research; as an indicator of the potential to train researchers; as a means to identify the production and dissemination of high standard research results; and finally, as an instrument to learn about the social structure in tertiary teaching (genealogies, scientific networks, power systems).
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