Not for dissemination

Not for dissemination

Not publishable, but could be an internal report

Publishable with substantial revisions after re-review

Publishable with some significant revisions

Publishable after minor revisions

Criteria

Fail (0-49)

Pass (50-64)

Credit (65-74)

Distinction (75-84)

High distinction (85-100)

Structure and Organisation

10% Assignment is unstructured or over structured with mostly lists. Information is poorly organized and does not flow logically. Assignment has some structure. Some information is poorly organized and at times does not flow logically.

Assignment structure is generally good. Most information is well organized and generally logical. Assignment has a good structure. Information is well organized and logical. Assignment is very well structured. Flow of the assignment is logical.

Similar to published work.

Content:

evidence and argument

60% Does not address the question.

Crucial omissions in information. Serious misinterpretation of data. Serious errors in deduction. Argument is weak or non-existent. No original observations. Some parts of the question are addressed.

Some major omissions in information and misinterpretation of data. Some errors in deduction. Some cohesion of argument. Few original observations.

Addresses the question.

Some minor omissions in information. Data is mostly interpreted correctly. Looks at strengths and weaknesses of data /information.

Argument is cohesive and backed up with some of the evidence provided. Some original observations.

Addresses key aspects of the question. Few omissions in information. Data is interpreted well. Argument is strong and backed up with some relevant evidence. Well synthesized and coherent argument, backed up with the evidence provided. Some novel observations and original thinking. Thoroughly addresses all aspects of the question. All relevant information is included in the assignment. Data is well analysed and interpreted correctly. Extensive critical appraisal of evidence and argument. Strong, cohesive argument backed up with evidence. Original and novel observations.

Style and Format

20% Large number of grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Assignment contains English construction that is incomprehensible.

A number of grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Many problems with English construction.

Some grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. English is sound. Assignment is well written. Some minor grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Good use of English language. Assignment is cohesively written. Clear format. Very few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Excellent use of English language.

Format is of publication standard.

Sources and References

10% Very few sources and references used. References come from only one source (eg websites, textbooks). Personal anecdotes without critique. Incomplete acknowledgement of work of others (plagiarism). Referencing style is very poor. A small number of sources and references used. References come from a limited number of sources. Some sources are not acknowledged. Referencing style is at times poor. A moderate number of sources and references used. Some variety in the type of references used, especially articles from peer-reviewed journals.

Sources are acknowledged. Referencing style is sound. A number of sources and references used. References come from a variety of sources. Sources are acknowledged and good use of referencing style. A large number of sources and references.

A large variety of references are used, including websites, articles, government reports, textbooks, etc.

Personal anecdotes subject to careful critique.

All sources are acknowledged and well referenced.

Assignment formatting guidelines

Assignment formatting guidelinesAs indicated above, there are word limits for each of the questions in each assignment. Please note, these limits do not include a reference list, which can be appended separately to your final document.

Please ensure that your assignment complies with the following formatting specifications as assignments that do not comply with these specifications may not be marked:

Format:A single Word document file

Word Limits:As indicated for each assignment

Margins:Normal

Font:At least 12 point and Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri

Line spacing:Must be set to 1.5 or 2.0

Character spacing:Spacing must be set to normal.

Web Links:Links to additional information on any website must not be included in your assignment

Graphics:

Graphics (pictures, diagrams etc) may be included in assignments if contained within the page limits provided.

Tables:Tabulated information may be included if contained within the word limits provided.

References:Harvard or Vancouver style. Attach references as a separate page at the end of your assignment. Your reference list is NOT included as part of the word count for your assignments