In the United States, a dissertation generally has to be defended before a committee of expert reviewers before the degree is conferred.

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A dissertation is a mandatory component of many doctoral programs, consisting of a comprehensive research paper or a collection of published articles that detail the research conducted during the candidate's doctoral studies. In the United States, it is a common requirement for the candidate to defend their dissertation before a committee of expert reviewers before the doctoral degree is conferred.

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Based on the fundamental requirements for a final, comprehensive research paper in a doctoral program, justify the committee's decision in the scenario below.

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