Satisfactory • A competent answer demonstrating only basic understanding • Material mostly relevant but with errors and inaccuracies • Some interpretation/analysis/evaluation but shallow and poorly substantiated • Limited use of relevant examples • Significant reliance on lecture notes • Only basic texts consulted • Structure/grammar/referencing of moderate to week standard Unsatisfactory • Answer largely irrelevant. • Only partial understanding of the question • Very weak interpretative/analytical/evaluative skills • Lacking material to answer the question • Considerable errors and inaccuracies • Structure/grammar/referencing very poor • Very poor or nonexistent use of examples

Good • A competent answer but with no evidence of insight and originality • Answer demonstrates satisfactory understanding of the material but with minor errors or inaccuracies • Interpretation/analysis/evaluation present but not highly developed • Some use of appropriate examples • Reliance on lecture notes is evident • Only basic texts consulted • Structure/grammar/referencing of moderate standard

Outstanding • Answer demonstrates a high degree of perception and originality. • Comprehensive in coverage of salient points • Shows complete comprehension of material and exceptional insight in interpretation/analysis/evaluation. • Evidence of extensive appropriate reading and independent research • Arguments supported by appropriate examples/evidence/case studies • Structure/grammar/referencing is outstanding Very good • Answer demonstrates some perception and originality. • Is factually sound and covers most salient points. • Shows high level of understanding of relevant material • Interpretation/analysis/evaluation is very good. • Evidence of considerable wider reading • Use of examples reasonable • Structure/grammar/referencing is high standard.

Written expression: Grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Documentation: what references have been used to support ideas? Are they correctly listed at the end and correctly cited in the text of the assignment? Word limits: Did the student keep to the word limit set for the question? Presentation: Is the question or assignment clearly presented, well organized and readable?

Clarity of explanation: explanations are clear, logical, and understandable • Extensive Reading: Discussion shows evidence of having read widely in the relevant area. • Critical viewpoint: answer shows well developed critical evaluation of theories and concepts, can identify flaws in the theories/frameworks used in the topic being discussed.

Content Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very good Out-standing Coverage: all the requirements of the assignment are followed thoroughly. • Relevance:answer is relevant to the requirements of the assignment. • Overall structure: the overall structure of the assignment is clear and following guidelines set for that specific question, report or essay. Understanding: the answer and discussion show understanding of the content of the topic in question and all relevant concepts Use of terms: technical terms are used accurately and appropriately

5. Word count:Answers must be within +/-10% of the word count. Answer that fall below or above this range can be deducted up to 5 marks. 6. Referencing:Use the Harvard referencing style for in-text referencing and make a Table of References at the end. Failing to do so could result grade deduction of up to 5 marks. 7. Research: In addition, although text books assigned in the course may be used freely as references,you are required to use a minimum of 2 external sources. It is recommended that you use scholarly studies found in the E-library link at the LMS. Failing to do so could result in grade deduction of referencing marks up to 5 marks.

1. Cut-off date:Week 11. If you feel that you are unable to meet the cut-off date of the TMA because of unusual circumstances, please contact your tutor as soon as possible to discuss a possible extension to the cut-off date. The exact cut-off date will be assigned in due date. TMA weight: 20% of total course grade. 2. Course material: - Chapter 7. Students can refer to other course material if needed. 3. Format: Write your answers in essay format. Failing to do so could result in grade deduction from presentation marks up to 5 marks. You may, however, use bullet points, diagrams, tables, or any graphs to support your arguments.