Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Translation (GDIT) must sit a comprehensive examination at the conclusion of the GDIT Program.聽 The examination consists of an oral defense of a best-work portfolio.聽 This portfolio represents a record of progress made by the candidate throughout his/her studies.聽 Each candidate prepares a written introduction and comments on selected examples of coursework with a view to demonstrating his/her progress toward greater translation competence.