RESR101 Assignment 1: Literature Review and Research Gap Analysis

5to >4.0Pts

Excellent

Clear and precise in focus and scope

4to >2.0Pts

Satisfactory

Catchy but not clear in scope, or, too long and needs refining, or, does not reflect the abstract.

2to >0.0Pts

Unsatisfactory

vague or otherwise ineffective

0Pts

No title

6to >5.0Pts

Outstanding

Efficiently identifies a topic (what), states the research aims/objectives and significance (why), approach (how) and expected outcomes of a small conventional or studio-based research project.

5to >4.0Pts

Proficient

States the research topic, aims/objectives, significance, approach and outcomes of a small conventional or studio based research project, however, 1 of these are missing or is not clearly defined.

4to >2.0Pts

Competent

describes the research topic, aims/objectives, significance, approach and expected outcomes of a small conventional or studio-based research project, however 2 or more of these elements are missing or not clearly defined.

2to >0.0Pts

Inadequate

Abstract is overly descriptive of other scholars' research and does not clearly define the aims/objectives. significance, approach or expected outcomes of the student's own project.

0Pts

No marks

No abstract provided.

7to >6.0Pts

Outstanding

Covers a total of 10 (or more) publications and projects as appropriate representing a range of primary and secondary sources relevant to the research topic/focus, and of high academic and/or critical quality with strong annotations

6to >4.0Pts

Proficient

Covers an adequate number (at least 10) and a range of primary and secondary sources. Relevance in some instances is unclear or sources are narrow in scope.

4to >2.0Pts

Competent

Covers a range of secondary sources (less than 10). Sources are narrow in scope and the relevance is unclear. Insufficient references of academic quality. Unhelpful annotations.

2to >0.0Pts

inadequate

Covers a range of secondary sources (less than 10). Sources are extremely narrow in scope and the relevance to the student's own project is undefined - or no annotations. Relies too heavily on websites.

0Pts

No marks

Covers a small range of sources (less than 5) which are all or mostly websites. No annotation

7to >6.0Pts

Outstanding

Provides a concise, focused account of current theory, practice and debates in the area/issue of research interest based on the selected literature, and interprets the critical and/or methodological relevance of these sources to for the proposed research. The 'gap in knowledge' is clear

6to >4.0Pts

Proficient

Provides an account of the current theory and practice in the area of research based on the selected literature. Interpretation of critical and or methodological relevance of these sources, however, could be strengthened. The 'gap in knowledge' is beginning to be evident.

4to >2.0Pts

Competent

Provides a broad account of the current theory and practice in the area of research. Some critical or methodological comments relevant to the research topic. Some effort has been made to find the 'gap in knowledge', however, not yet clear.

2to >0.0Pts

Inadequate

Only describes the selected literature with little critical interpretation of source content and method. The current theory, practices and debates in the area of research are not engaged with. The 'gap in knowledge' is unclear.

0Pts

No marks

No critical description or discussion apart from basic bibliographic information.

5to >4.0Pts

Excellent

Clear, concise and logically structured

4to >2.0Pts

Competent

Writing is generally good, however, could be improved by refining the expression or style of writing. Ie: too informal/conversational or could be more concise.

2to >0.0Pts

Satisfactory but needs improvement

Writing has grammar or spelling mistakes, or is hard to follow in places. Seek guidance from the Writing Centre.

0Pts

Unsatisfactory

Writing has grammar and spelling mistakes, does not adhere to writing conventions, the structure is illogical or hard to follow, the expression is too informal. Please seek help from the Writing Centre.