Classification
Criterion
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Exceptional 1st
Distinction
98, 95, 92
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Outstanding
1st
Distinction
88, 85, 82
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Excellent
1st
Distinction
78, 75, 72
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Very Good
2.1
Merit
68, 65, 62
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Good
2.2
Pass
58, 55, 52
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Acceptable
3rd
Pass
48, 45, 42
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Unacceptable
Fail
38, 35, 32
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Unacceptable
Clear Fail
25, 20, 10, 0
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Introductory knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles of the subject(s)
40% |
Exceptional knowledge of subject, demonstrating detailed, in depth and highly confident understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles. |
Outstanding knowledge of subject, demonstrating detailed and highly confident
understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles. |
Excellent knowledge of subject. demonstrating highly confident
understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles. |
Very good knowledge of subject showing confident, understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles.
|
Good knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles. Some minor flaws evident. |
Simple factual approach, showing broadly accurate knowledge and understanding of the basic underlying concepts and principles, but lacking depth and breadth. Some elements missing and flaws evident. |
Unsatisfactory shows a limited grasp of understanding in the subject. Gaps in knowledge and superficial understanding with some inaccuracies. |
No answer or an answer which demonstrates major gaps in knowledge and understanding. Significant inaccuracies. |
Structure, Argument
10% |
Exceptionally well-organised structure, which develops flow and progression in a well-structured and relevant argument. Exceptional articulation of argument/
discussion. |
Outstanding structure, which develops flow and progression in a well-structured and relevant
argument. Outstanding articulation of argument/
Discussion. |
Excellent structure, work is coherently structured and clearly expressed throughout showing a relevant, coherent and well considered progression of argument/ discussion. |
Very good structure, which is relevant, coherent and logical, showing progression of the argument/ discussion. |
Good structure argument/
Relevant discussion and ideas structured in a largely coherent manner. |
Ordered presentation in which relevant ideas / concepts are reasonably expressed. |
Work is loosely, and at times incoherently, structured, with irrelevant information and ideas that are often poorly expressed. |
Information and ideas are irrelevant, with very poorly expressed ideas, and/or inappropriate style. |
Analysis and Conclusions
20% |
Exceptional analysis of subject with evidence of breadth and depth of study. Independent thinking, rigorous analysis.
Exceptional application of theory to problem with well formed, original conclusions. |
Outstanding analysis displaying independent thought and strong, well organised argument and highly competent application of evidence and theory to solve problems. Well formed, original conclusions. |
Excellent analysis displaying independent thought and well organised argument, highly competent application of evidence and theory to solve problems. Well formed, original conclusions. |
Very good analysis and well organised argument, very well supported by evidence. Well argued with appropriate amount of evidence, substantiated opinions are given. Very good application of evidence leading to well-formed conclusions. |
Good analysis and argument, well supported by evidence. Good application of evidence and theory to solve problem. Good conclusions provided substantiated by evidence. |
There is some evidence of analysis and evaluation, but work is mainly descriptive with an uncritical acceptance of information, and unsubstantiated opinions may be evident. Conclusions lack depth or meaning. |
Work is entirely or almost entirely descriptive, showing little or no evidence of analysis. Has accepted information uncritically. Unsubstantiated opinions usually present. No substantial conclusions drawn. |
No evidence of analysis. Unsubstantiated opinions. No conclusions evident. |
Sources and Evidence
10% |
Exceptionally good reference to and application of a wide range of relevant reading from a variety of sources and research informed literature. |
Outstanding reference to and application of a wide range of relevant reading from a variety of sources and research informed literature. |
Excellent reference to and application of a wide range of relevant reading from a variety of sources and research informed literature. |
Very good engagement with a wide range of relevant reading and variety of sources and research informed literature. |
Good engagement with an appropriate range of reading beyond essential texts. |
Evidence of reading, largely confined to essential texts, but mainly reliant on taught elements. |
Poor engagement with essential texts and no evidence of wider reading. Heavily reliant on taught elements. |
No evidence of reading or engagement with taught elements. |
Adherence to Referencing Conventions, Technical Skills
10% |
Accurate application of referencing with no inaccuracies or inconsistencies
Exceptional demonstration of subject specific skills and practices |
Accurate application of referencing with no inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
Outstanding demonstration of subject specific skills and practices |
Accurate application of referencing with no inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
Excellent demonstration of subject specific skills and practices |
Consistent application of referencing with minor inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
Very good demonstration of subject specific skills and practices. |
Referencing may show minor inaccuracies or inconsistencies.
Good demonstration of subject specific skills and practices. |
Referencing may show inaccuracies and/or inconsistencies.
Satisfactory demonstration of subject specific skills and practices. |
Inconsistent and weak use of referencing.
Unsatisfactory demonstration of subject specific skills and practices. |
Absent or incoherent referencing.
No demonstration of subject specific skills and practices. |
Written/
Visual/ Oral Style & Cl5arity
10% |
Exceptional written style/ delivery/ presentation which demonstrates innovation and originality with considerable insight with exceptional clarity.
Demonstrates an exceptional range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Outstanding written style/ delivery/ presentation which demonstrates innovation and originality with considerable insight and outstanding clarity of expression.
Demonstrates an outstanding range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Excellent written style/ delivery/ presentation which demonstrates some originality, innovation and insight with excellent clarity of expression.
Demonstrates an excellent range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Very good written style/ delivery/ presentation which demonstrates depth and insight. Well-defined and clearly articulated. Demonstrates a broad range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Good written style/ delivery/ presentation. There may be occasional faults in the presentation of work and is for the most part, clearly expressed.
Demonstrates a range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Written style/ delivery/ presentation lacks clarity and depth but ideas are adequately expressed. Demonstrates a developing range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Work is poorly presented in a disjointed and incoherent manner.
Lacks a range of academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills. |
Work is extremely disorganised, with much of the content confusingly expressed. No academic / discipline related qualities and transferable skills evident. |