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1.Did the presentation clearly describe the aims of the research – empirical, conceptual, methodological, and practical?

Yes.

2.Did the presentation provide an overview of what we already know about the research subject, and then explain how the proposed research will create new knowledge?

Somewhat. This section could have been fleshed out a bit.

3.Did the presentation provide a robust sense of how the research will be carried out, and of the type of data that will be collected?

Yes – significant numbers of interviews as well as archival research, participation, etc.

4.Did the research plan presented seem credible and feasible?

Yes.

5.Did the presentation provide a tangible sense of the book and other outcomes of the research?

Yes – publications in journals, dissertation, and a book.

6.Did the presentation persuade you that the proposed research is important, in this historical moment in particular?

Yes – engineering education and career trajectories are on the rise in China.

7.Was the speaking style clear, engaging, and well timed?

Yes. Denver did very well.

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