Assessment Methods

Appendix 1

Grade	Organisation 15 Marks (Planning, Structure and Topic Development)
A (10 – 15)	A logical and well-planned structure providing an appropriate framework for the orderly development of the assignment.
B (8 – 9)	A well planned study which develops the discussion in a clearly defined framework appropriate to the topic
C (6 – 7)	Appropriately organised structure including a clearly discerned line of argument or development of the topic.
D (<6)	Lacking an appropriate organisational framework and the full development of the topic under discussion.
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Grade	References 15 Marks (Use of reading, lecture input and reflection on personal experience)
A (10 – 15)	Skilled selection and synthesis of material drawn from lectures, tutor input, current sources and personal experience including critical evaluation of and appropriate quotation from this material
B (8 – 9)	Good selection and critical interpretation of a range of current sources including lecture inputs appropriate reading and personal experience
C (6 – 7)	Use of sufficient range of sources demonstrating reasonable knowledge of essential reading in the subject.
D (<6)	Inadequate breadth of reading of relevant literature and inadequate use of lecture input and personal experience
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Grade	Analysis 40 Marks (Identification, Understanding and Development of Key Elements, Themes and Issues in relation to the topic)
A (28 – 40)	Skilfully and carefully developed identification and analysis of the key elements, themes and issues in relation to the topic demonstrating evidence of critical and creative thinking.
B (24 – 27)	Well developed interpretation and understanding of essential elements, themes and issues in relation to the topic
C (16 – 23)	Satisfactory demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the key elements, themes and issues in relation to the topic.
D (<16)	Incomplete knowledge and understanding of the key elements, themes and issues in relation to the topic
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Grade	Relevance 15 Marks (Relevant to the assignment given and linked to the needs and experience of the student)
A (10 – 15)	Intelligently linked to professional needs and experience and fully relevant to the topic under discussion
B (8 – 9)	Makes good use of personal and professional experience and maintains a strong degree of relevance to the given assignment
C (6 – 7)	Adequate application to professional and personal experience and reasonably relevant to the topic
D (<6)	Linkage between assignment and professional experience incompletely developed and significant passages of no immediate relevance to the topic under discussion
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Grade	Presentation 15 Marks (Quality of writing, use of language, academic conventions, layout and design)
A (10 – 15)	Skilful and exact use of language, high quality presentation and accurate application of academic conventions
B (8 – 9)	Well presented, fluent, readable and accurate
C (6 – 7)	Presentation satisfactory, reasonable clarity of expression and use of language, satisfactory use of academic conventions
D (<6)	Expression and presentation not of a minimum acceptable standard
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Grade	Overall 100%
A (70 – 100%)	Work of high quality combining extensive knowledge, in-depth analysis, excellent standard of presentation and evidence of critical, original and creative thinking
B (60 – 69%)	Work of very good quality showing evidence of reading, reflection and careful planning and presentation
C (50 – 59%)	Satisfactory work showing evidence of a reasonable level of understanding and knowledge, adequate reading and reflection and an acceptable level of presentation and language use
D (<40%)	Work not of a level adequate to pass without satisfactory evidence of knowledge and understanding of relevant issues
Grade & Comment