Criteria

Very good/excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Development of a consistent, clear and Identifies the issue/ problem with clarity, Demonstrates an understanding of the primary No demonstrated evidence of an understanding
well---supported answer to the question accuracy and precision question/ issue/ problem of the question, or identifies a different issue
Mark: 0 --- 17
Marks: 26.5 --- 35 Mark: 17.5 --- 26
Overall quality of analysis, thinking in Includes logical analysis and evaluation of Description of theory and information Little to no discussion of relevant theory and
terms of the key themes and issues arguments, theory and information. Insightful information.
raised in the question analysis also shows depth of understanding and
development of own ideas linked to academic
sources. Marks 26.5-35 Mark: 17.5 --- 26 Mark: 0 --- 17
Quality of academic research Marks: 26.5 --- 35
- Appropriate number of references Demonstrated use of 4 and up to 6 sources Demonstrated use of 4 and up to 6 sources Use of less than 4 sources
sourced from appropriate journals/ Includes highly relevant sources used
databases
- Relevance of sources to your Selection of additional sources appropriate to Selection of additional sources appropriate to Additional sources are irrelevant.
argument the students argument. the essay question.
Mark: 7.5 --- 10 Mark: 5 ---7 Mark: 0 --- 4.5
Appropriate structure (introduction, Text is well---structured and coherent, with a clear Text is structured with an introduction and Text poorly structured; introduction and/or
body, conclusion), including clarity of and effective introduction and conclusion; body is conclusion and body with clearly defined parts, conclusion not clear or effective; body not clearly
expression and grammar logically sequenced with clear transitions although these could be developed more structured; paragraphs/sections not well---
between parts; paragraphs are well---developed. No effectively / be more coherent. Transition developed; ineffective transitions between
spelling mistakes, absence of contractions, between paragraphs could be improved. paragraphs, use of lists/ bullet points.
appropriate academic tone, well constructed Some spelling mistakes and rare use of Multiple spelling mistakes, extensive use of
paragraphs contractions, informal tone inappropriate / contractions, poor sentence construction,
informal word choice, such as text language, informal tone inappropriate / informal word
spelling, or slang; appropriate paragraph choice, such as text language, spelling, or slang
Mark: 7.5 ---10 structure poor paragraph structure (ie 1 or 2 sentence
paragraphs)
Mark: 5 --- 7
Mark: 0 4.5
Correct use of and format of in---text Students use succinct and appropriate language Student use succinct and appropriate Uses quotes or informal tone or language.
citations and bibliography using Harvard No citations in the Introduction or Conclusion. language. Referencing is absent or does not conform to
style and appropriate document Referencing is consistently accurate using Referencing is mainly accurate using Harvard Harvard style (as per Business School guide).
formatting as per requirements on page Harvard style (as per Business School guide) style (as per Business School guide). Essay is Essay is outside the boundaries of the Word
11 of the Course Outline and Length Essay is within the Word Limit boundaries and within the Word Limit boundaries but does Limit and/ or does not consistently conform to
(1,000 words +/--- 10%) conforms to all formatting requirements not conform to all formatting requirements formatting requirements

Mark: 7.5 ---10 Mark: 0--- 4.5

Mark: 5 --- 7