Department of English and American Studies, FF UP OLOMOUC
B.A. Thesis Evaluation

Student: Petr Simon
Title:  Economic and Social Effects of Gambling in the Czech Republic
Supervisor: Dr. J. Ference
Opponent: Mgr. David Livingstone

	Grade 
A, B, C and F 
(F = fail)	Notes	
1/ Aim/Goal: definition	A	  Clear goal and objective.	
                      accomplishment
	  A	  	
2/ Argumentation (ability to accurately form initial and closing arguments, logical coherence, ability to generalize as well as present pertinent specific details)

          A	Well-organized, solid introductions and conclusions.	
3/  Knowledge of primary literature
	          B	 	
4/   Knowledge of secondary literature (extent, adequacy)
	
          B	
	
5/ Originality (in argumentation, critical approach and conclusions)
	
         A	Original contribution on a key issue in this country.	
6/  Formal level (adhering to citation and bibliographic standards)
	
B		
7/  Stylistic level of the thesis
	          B		
8/ Stylistic level of the summary
	           -	               -	
9/ Typography, graphic appearance, freedom from errors
	      
C	Too many typos and spelling errors, could have been solved easily.	
10 / Thesis’s contribution to the field
	         B		

Comments and Questions for the defense:

1.	I am curious as to why President Klaus vetoed the gambling bill. Was there any explanation?
2.	Has there been any lobbying on the part of the Christian Democrats against gambling on religious grounds?

The thesis is - is not - recommended for defense.

Suggested classification (1, 2, 3, 4): 2

Olomouc, June 3, 2011
							     David Livingstone										      Supervisor - Opponent for the B.A. thesis