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BIOM5010 CRITIQUE ESSAY MARKING SCHEME
| BIOM5010 CRITIQUE ESSAY Marking Scheme 2022/23 |
| Student name | Student number |
| First marker name | First marker mark /100 |
| Moderator name | Moderated mark /100 |
| Agreed mark /100 * |
| Summary of overall feedback justifying total marks |
* BIOM5010 Critique Essay has 100% module mark weighting
Please note that this mark is provisional until moderation is complete and confirmed by the relevant Assessment Board and may change. Thank you.
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BIOM5010 CRITIQUE ESSAY MARKING SCHEME
| Marking grade / percentage range / PGT mark descriptor |
Coursework title and background |
Critical attitude and analysis of publication |
References | Presentation and scientific writing style |
| DISTINCTION: 80-100% | 24-30 | 40-50 | 8-10 | 8-10 |
| READY FOR PUBLICTION WITH NO CHANGES Work is accurate and very extensively supported by appropriate evidence. Very clear evidence of significant critical reflection. Relevant skills demonstrated at a very high level. |
Detailed comprehensive background with clear understanding of the topic. The importance of the research presented is mentioned in detail. |
The strength and weakness of the research work is clearly critically analysed and extensively supported with evidence. There is critical comparison and contrast with other similar publications in the field. There is clear critical comment on possible future research directions of the research. There is mention of current unanswered questions in the field. Personal opinion on the research paper given. |
At least 4 references given. Good quality of references. Correct referencing. |
There are no spelling or grammar issues. The structure of the essay is clear and appropriate. The essay is written using clearly appropriate scientific language and style. |
| DISTINCTION: 70-79% | 21-23 | 35-40 | 7-8 | 7-8 |
| Work is accurate and extensively supported by appropriate evidence. Clear significant evidence of critical reflection. Relevant skills demonstrated at a high level. |
Detailed comprehensive background with clear understanding of the topic. The importance of the research presented is mentioned in detail. |
The strength and weakness of the research work is critically analysed and extensively supported with evidence. There is critical comparison and contrast with other similar publications in the field. There is clear critical comment on possible future research directions of the research. There is mention of current unanswered questions in the field. Personal opinion on the research paper given. |
4 references given. Good quality of references. Correct referencing. |
There are no spelling or grammar issues. The structure of the essay is clear and appropriate. The essay is written using appropriate scientific language and style. |
| MERIT: 60-69% | 18-20 | 30-35 | 6-7 | 6-7 |
| Work is accurate and well supported by appropriate evidence. May contain minor flaws. Good evidence of critical reflection. Relevant skills demonstrated at a good level. |
Good background with generally clear understanding of the topic. The importance of the research presented is mentioned in some detail. |
The strength and weakness of the research work is critically analysed and appropriately supported with evidence. There is good critical comparison and contrast with other similar publications in the field. |
4 references given. Good quality of references. Some errors in referencing. |
There are some spelling or grammar issues. The structure of the essay is clear and appropriate. The essay is written using generally appropriate scientific language and style. |
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BIOM5010 CRITIQUE ESSAY MARKING SCHEME
| There is some comment on possible future research directions of the research. There is some mention of current unanswered questions in the field. Personal opinion on the research paper given. |
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| PASS: 50-59% | 13-17 | 25-30 | 5-6 | 5-6 |
| Work is somewhat accurate and demonstrates satisfactory subject knowledge. May contain minor flaws or conceptual gaps, some evident weaknesses. Some evidence of critical reflection. Relevant skills demonstrated at a satisfactory level. |
Somewhat limited comprehensive background with reasonable understanding of the topic. The importance of the research presented is mentioned. |
The strength and weakness of the research work is analysed and somewhat appropriately supported with evidence. There is some critical comparison and contrast with other similar publications in the field. There is some comment on possible future research directions of the research. There is some mention of current unanswered questions in the field. Personal opinion on the research paper given but weakly. |
4 references given. Poor quality of references. Some errors in referencing. |
There are some spelling or grammar issues. The structure of the essay is clear and appropriate. The essay is written using somewhat appropriate scientific language and style. |
| FAIL: 0-49% | 0-12 | 0-20 | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Work lacks coherence and demonstrates limited subject knowledge. Contains factual errors, flaws or conceptual gaps, evident weaknesses. No or little evidence of critical reflection. Relevant skills demonstrated at an inadequate level. |
Limited comprehensive background with some understanding of the topic. The importance of the research presented is unclear. |
The strength and weakness of the research work is analysed with limited supporting evidence. There is limited critical comparison and contrast with other similar publications in the field. There is limited comment on possible future research directions of the research. There is limited mention of current unanswered questions in the field. Personal opinion on the research paper given but weakly. |
Fewer than 4 references given. Poor quality of references. Major errors in referencing. |
There are many spelling or grammar issues. The structure of the essay is not clear or appropriate. The essay is not written using appropriate scientific language or style. |
| TOTAL /100 | /30 | /50 | /10 | /10 |