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Relevance
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Knowledge
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Argument/Analysis
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Structure
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Presentation
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Written English
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Research/Referencing
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Class I (Exceptional
Quality)
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80%+
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As for Class 1(70-79%) but exceptional work
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70-79%
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Directly relevant to title. Attempts to address some of the implications of the issues in the title.
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Demonstrates a sound knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level, with some attempt at analysis of key issues and themes.
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Makes effective use of appropriate arguments. Contains some distinctive or independent thinking.
A comprehensive discussion of the material resulting in clear, logical conclusions.
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Good attempt at articulation and logical structure, creating a generally sound level of overall coherence and progression.
An acceptable format is used.
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The presentational style & layout is correct for the type of assignment and demonstrates clear attention to detail.
Inclusion of figures and tables where appropriate.
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A very well written
answer with standard spelling and grammar.
Style is clear and register is academic.
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A wide range of sources drawn upon.
Most sources accurately cited in the text and in the reference list. .
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Class II/i (Very Good Quality)
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60-69%
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Generally addresses the title and covers nearly all key issues in sufficiently meaningful detail.
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Demonstrates an adequate knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level, with some attempt at analysis of key issues and themes.
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Uses appropriate arguments. Clear and valid discussion of the material. Clear, logical conclusions.
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Adequate attempt at articulation and logical structure, creating a basic level of overall coherence and progression.
An acceptable format is used.
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The presentational style & layout is correct for the type of assignment.
Inclusion of figures and tables where appropriate.
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Well written with standard spelling and
grammar. Style is clear and register generally academic.
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A range of sources drawn upon.
Most sources accurately cited in the text and in the reference list.
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Class II/ii (Good Quality)
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50-59%
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Generally addresses the title, but sometimes addresses irrelevant issues.
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Demonstrates basic knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level.
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Provides a partly coherent argument, but lacking clear focus and consistency in places. Some issues lack clarity, or expressed in simplistic terms.
Conclusions are fairly clear and logical.
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Adequate attempt at articulation and logical structure, although there are some gaps in overall coherence and progression. An acceptable format is used.
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The presentational style & layout is largely correct for the type of assignment but some features may be inappropriately presented.
Inclusion of figures and tables but lacks selectivity.
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Competently written with minor lapses in spelling and grammar. Style is readable and a clear attempt has been made to use academic register.
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Relevant sources cited. Some weaknesses in referencing technique.
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Class III (Satisfactory Quality)
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40-49%
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Some degree of irrelevance to the title. Superficial consideration of the issues.
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Demonstrates limited knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for this level.
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A basic argument is evident but lacks clarity and coherence.
Issues are only vaguely stated. Conclusions are not always clear or logical.
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Some attempt at articulation and logical structure, although there are significant gaps in overall coherence progression. An acceptable format is used.
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The presentational style & layout is largely correct for the type of assignment but some features may absent.
Inappropriate use of figures and tables or not used where clearly needed to aid understanding.
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Generally competent writing although intermittent lapses in grammar and spelling pose obstacles for the reader.
Register needs to be more academic in places.
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A lack of academic sources and errors referencing technique.
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Borderline Fail
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35-39%
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Some significant degree of irrelevance to the title is common. Only the most obvious issues are addressed at a superficial level and in unchallenging terms.
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Demonstrates weaknesses in knowledge of theory and practice for this level.
Evidence of understanding of key issues is lacking.
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Limited argument, which lacks clarity in places.
Conclusions are neither clear nor logical.
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Poorly structured. Lack of articulation.
Format deficient.
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For the type of assignment the presentational style &/or layout is lacking.
Figures and tables ignored in text or not used where clearly needed.
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Deficiencies in spelling and grammar make reading difficult.
Style impairs clarity. Register needs to be more academic.
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Limited sources and poor referencing
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Fail
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<34%
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Relevance to the title is intermittent or missing. The topic is reduced to its vaguest and least challenging terms.
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Demonstrates a lack of basic knowledge of either theory or practice for this level, with little evidence of understanding.
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No attempt at argument or analysis.
Conclusions are sparse.
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Unstructured.
Lack of articulation. Format deficient.
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For the type of assignment the presentational style &/or layout is lacking.
Figures and tables ignored in text or not used where clearly needed.
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Poorly written with numerous deficiencies in grammar, spelling, expression and style. Style impairs clarity.
Register is not academic.
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An absence of sources and references in the text and at the end.
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