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Assignment Sections
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A+/A (70-100%)
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B+/B (60-69%)
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C+/C (50-59%)
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D/D+ (40-49%)
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Fail (0-39%)
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Rationale
30/100
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It has a research question which has been very clearly formulated. It demonstrates excellent knowledge of the topic with a clear and concise outline of the issue and evaluation of previous research. There is an exceptional rationale.
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A logical research question is proposed. It demonstrates very good knowledge of the topic with a very good outline of the issue and evaluation of previous research. There is a very strong rationale presented.
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An appropriate research question is proposed. It demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of the topic, with minor errors or omissions in the outline of the issue and evaluation of previous research. There is a strong rationale presented
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A satisfactory research question is proposed. It demonstrates minimal knowledge of the topic, with errors or omissions in the outline of the issue and evaluation of previous research. There is a brief rationale presented
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It has a research question which is poorly stated. It demonstrates unsatisfactory knowledge of the topic with an incoherent outline of the issue and evaluation of previous research. The rationale and purpose are unclear
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Justifying the chosen methodology
20/100
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Each methodology is detailed accurately and the chosen methodology is justified clearly and concisely.
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There is mostly an accurate account of each methodology and there is mostly a clear and concise account when the chosen methodology is justified.
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Each methodology is detailed with some accuracy and there is some clarity when the chosen methodology is justified.
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Each methodology is briefly detailed and there is minimal clarity when the chosen methodology is justified.
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Each methodology is not clearly detailed and there is no clarity when the chosen methodology is justified.
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Method 25/100
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The outline of each stage of the method are entirely relevant to the topic and thoroughly explored. Demonstrates an exceptional appreciation of the limits and/or appropriate use of particular approaches
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There is a well-developed outline of each stage of the method. Demonstrates a very good appreciations of the limits and/or appropriate use of particular approaches
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There is a good outline of each stage of the method. Demonstrates a good appreciation of the limits and/or appropriate use of particular approaches
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There is a brief outline of each stage of the method. Demonstrates a minimal appreciation of the limits and/or appropriate use of particular approaches
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Each stage of the method is not clearly stated. There is no appreciation of the limits and/or appropriate use of particular approaches
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Use of information to communicate
25/100
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There is an exceptional fluent writing style and organisation and coherence that clearly enhances the argument. All claims are supported with high-quality sources.
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There is a fluent writing style and strong logical organisation that enhances the argument. Claims are supported with high-quality sources although there may be one or two errors or omissions
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In some parts, there is a fluent writing style and some logic to the organisation. There are references to support claims, but these may be lower-quality or there may be some omissions.
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Writing has limited fluency and organisation to support arguments. There are minimal references to support claims and they are of a low-quality with omissions.
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Writing is incoherent and disorganised. Referencing has not been used or is very difficult to identify.
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