미국의 한 주립대학교 박사논문 규정인데  해석을 못하겠다


The doctoral dissertation is the ultimate requirement for a student to earn the Ph.D degree. The dissertation should be original work which contributes significantly to the body of current research and which has the potential for publication in a reputable journal. The Dissertation Committee has the same requirements as the Comprehensive Exam Committee. While these committees do not have to be the same, they frequently are. The final requirement is the student's defense of the dissertation in an examination before the Dissertation Committee