Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Rationale of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.3.1 English Major Graduate Degree Students 1.3.2 English Major Graduate Degree Supervisors/Examiners 1.3.3 English Major Graduate Degree Programs 1.4 Review of Related Literature 1.4.1 Theories 1.4.2 Previous Studies 1.5 Conceptual Framework 1.6 Research Methodology 1.7 Research Design 1.8 Research Environment 1.9 Research Respondents or Participants 1.10 Research Instruments 1.10.1 Quantitative 1.10.2 Qualitative 1.10.3 Reliability and Validity Tests 1.11 Data Collection Procedure 1.12 Treatment of Data 1.12.1 Quantitative 1.12.2 Qualitative 1.13 Ethical Considerations Chapter 2 Research Performance of the Graduate Students in Research Output and Research Defense 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Research Paper Output 2.2.1 Thesis Topic Selection 2.2.2 Academic Values 2.2.3 Updated Theories 2.2.4 Appropriate Research Methods 2.2.5 Analysis Skills 2.2.6 Scientific Conclusion 2.2.7 Realistic Recommendations 2.2.8 Writing Format 2.2.9 Summary 2.3 Research Defense Based on Viva Standards 2.3.1 Answering Viewpoint 2.3.2 Language Expression Ability 2.3.3 Mastering Basic Knowledge 2.3.4 Independent Research Ability 2.3.5 Summary 2.4 The Interview Data Report 2.4.1 Evaluation of the English Grad School Research Output 2.4.2 Evaluation of the English Grad School Performance Based on Viva Standards 2.5 Summary Chapter 3 The Factors Affecting the Research Paper Output 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Students' Questionnaire Data Report 3.2.1 Willingness to Improve the Research