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Undergraduate Assessment Criteria
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These should be interpreted according to the level at which you are working
Categories
Grade
Relevance
Knowledge
Analysis
Argument and Structure
Critical Evaluation
Presentation
Reference to Literature
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86 – 100%
The work examined is exemplary and provides clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. There is also unequivocal evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and
responsibilities appropriate to that Level are fully satisfied. At this level, it is expected that the work will be exemplary in all the categories cited above. It will demonstrate a particularly compelling evaluation, originality, and elegance of argument,
interpretation or discourse.
76-85%
The work examined is excellent and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. There is also excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that
level are fully satisfied. At this level, it is expected that the work will be excellent in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.
70 – 75%
The work examined is of a high standard and there is evidence of comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. There is clearly articulated evidence demonstrating that all the learning outcomes and
responsibilities appropriate to that level are satisfied At this level it is expected that the standard of the work will be high in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument,
interpretation or discourse.
60 – 69%
Directly relevant to the
requirements of the
assessment
A substantial knowledge of
the relevant material,
showing a clear grasp of
themes, questions and issues
therein
Good analysis, clear and
orderly, with consistent
links from analysis to
solutions of problems in a
work context.
Generally coherent and logically
structured, using an appropriate mode of
argument and/or theoretical model(s)
May contain some distinctive or
independent thinking; may begin
to formulate an independent
position concerning theory and
the application of practice in a
work context.
Well written, with standard
spelling and grammar, in a
readable style with an
acceptable format
Critical appraisal of up-to-date and/or
appropriate literature.
Recognition of
different perspectives.
Very good use of
source material.
Uses a range of sources
50 – 59%
Some attempt to address the
requirements of the
assessment: may drift away
from this in less focused
passages
Adequate knowledge of a fair
range of relevant material,
with intermittent evidence of
an appreciation of its
significance
Some analytical treatment,
but maybe prone to the
description, or to a
narrative, which lacks a
clear analytical purpose,
and which does not
consistently link analysis
to solutions of problems in
a work-based context.
Some attempt to construct a coherent
argument, but may suffer a loss of focus
and consistency, with issues at stake
stated only vaguely, or theoretical
model(s) couched in simplistic terms
Sound work which expresses a
coherent position and evaluates
the appropriateness of
approaches to problem-solving in
a work context only in broad
terms and in uncritical
conformity to one or more
standard views of the topic
Competently written, with
only minor lapses from
standard grammar, with an
acceptable format
Uses a variety of literature which
includes some recent texts and/or
appropriate literature, though not
necessarily including a substantive
amount beyond library texts.
Competent use of source material.
40 – 49%
Some correlation with the
requirements of the
assessment but there are
instances of irrelevance
Basic understanding of the
subject but addressing a
limited range of material
Largely descriptive or
narrative, with little
evidence of analysis
which links to solutions of
problems in a work-based
context.
A basic argument is evident, but mainly
supported by assertion and there may be
a lack of clarity and coherence
Some evidence of a view and a
very basic evaluation of the
appropriateness of approaches to
problem-solving in a work
context starting to be formed but
mainly derivative.
A simple basic style but with
significant deficiencies in
expression or format that may
pose obstacles for the reader
Some up-to-date and/or appropriate
literature used. Goes beyond the
material the tutor has provided.
Limited
use of sources to support a point.
F
ail
35 – 39%
Relevance to the
requirements of the
assessment may be very
intermittent and may be
reduced to its vaguest and
least challenging terms
A limited understanding of a
narrow range of material
Heavy dependence on a
description, and/or on
paraphrase, is common,
poor evidence of linking
analysis to proposed
solutions of problems in a
work-based context.
Little evidence of coherent argument:
lacks development and may be repetitive
or thin
Almost wholly derivative: the
writer’s contribution rarely goes
beyond simplifying paraphrase
and does not adequately evaluate
the appropriateness of different
approaches to solving problems
in a work context.
Numerous deficiencies in
expression and presentation;
the writer may achieve clarity
(if at all) only by using a
simplistic or repetitious style
Barely adequate use of literature. Over-
reliance on material provided by the
tutor.
The evidence provided shows that the majority of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are sat isfied - For Compensation consideration.
30 – 34%
The work examined provides insufficient evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence provided shows that some of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are
satisfied. The work will be weak in some of the indicators.
15-29%
The work examined is unacceptable and provides little evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence shows that few of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that Level are
satisfied. The work will be weak in several of the indicators.
0-14%
The work examined is unacceptable and provides almost no evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence fails to show that any of the learning outcomes and responsibilities appropriate to that
Level are satisfied. The work will be weak in the majority of all of the indicators.