Demonstrated analysis and synthesis of new knowledge with application. Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and Well-developed analysis and synthesis with application of recommendations linked to analysis/synthesis. Thoroughly developed and creative analysis and synthesis with application of pretested models and / or independently Highly sophisticated and creative analysis, synthesis of new with existing knowledge. Strong application by way of pretested models and / or literature. developed models independently and justified developed models. recommendations Recommendations linked to are clearly justified analysis/synthesis. based on the analysis/synthesis. Applying knowledge to new situations/other cases.

Specific position (perspective or argument) begins to Specific position (perspective or argument) takes into Specific position (perspective or argument) is Specific position (perspective or argument) is take into account the issue(s) or scope of the assignment. account the complexities of the issue(s) or scope of the assignment. Others’ points of view expertly presented and accurately takes into account the complexities of presented expertly, authoritatively and imaginatively, accurately taking into are acknowledged. the issue(s) and account the scope of the complexities of the assignment. issue(s) and scope of Justifies any conclusions reached with arguments not merely assertion. Justifies any conclusions reached with well- formed arguments not merely assertion. Justifies any conclusions reached with well- developed the assignment. Limits of position are acknowledged. Justifies any arguments. conclusions reached with sophisticated

Knowledge and understanding Limited understanding of Knowledge/understand Thorough Highly developed A sophisticated required concepts and ing of the field or knowledge/understandi understanding of understanding of the Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and ability to incorporate, multiple levels of intervention into their program plan (30%) knowledge discipline. ng of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by the field or discipline/s. field or discipline/s. Key components of the Resembles a recall or evidence from the Systematically and assignment are not addressed. summary of key ideas. research/subject Discriminates critically materials. between assertion discriminates of personal opinion between assertion of

50-64 (Pass -P) Functional 65-74 (Credit - CR) Proficient 75-84 (Distinction – DN) Advanced 85-100 (High Distinction – HD) Exceptional Evidence of satisfactory Evidence of a good level Evidence of a high Evidence of an achievement of subject of understanding, level of exceptional level of learning objectives, the knowledge and skill achievement of the achievement of development of development in relation learning objectives learning objectives relevant skills to a to the content of the of the subject across the entire competent level, and subject or work of a demonstrated in content of the subject adequate superior quality on the such areas as demonstrated in such interpretation and majority of the learning interpretation and areas as critical analysis skills. objectives of the subject. critical analysis, interpretation and Demonstration of a high logical argument, critical analysis, level of interpretation use of methodology logical argument, and critical analysis and communication creativity, originality, skills. skills. use of methodology and communication skills.

• Provides a lucidintroduction • Shows a sophisticated understanding of the keyissues • Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature in relation to your chosentopic • Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevantconcepts • Shows evidence of reading beyond the keyreading • Justifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments not merelyassertion • Provides a conclusion orsummary • Use of academic writing and presentation andgrammar: • Complies with normal academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical details (including referencelist). • Is written clearly with accurate spelling, grammar and sentence and paragraphconstruction • Appropriate citation and referencing used (using APAstyle)