30.39% Inappropriate structure and flow. use of English and essay writing skills. No evidence of original thought and a poor demonstration of discussion skills. References erratically and/or incorrectly cited both in the text and within the listing (including bibliography). Unsatisfactory focus to the essay with little or no evidence of individual contribution or other aspects of the assignment requirements. Little or no evidence of background reading, reflective evaluation, or critical analysis of the key issues involved. Does not meet the minimum referencing requirement. 20-29% The answer may meander around the general area of the question. but with very little coherence or structure. There is no evidence of criticism, synthesis or evaluation. Does not meet the minimum referencing requirement. 10-19% Some notes relevant to the question, but without coherence. Does not meet the minimum referencing requirement. 1-9% Notes of little relevance to the question or only an introductory paragraph and one or two scattered thoughts. Does not meet the minimum referencing requirement. 0%

50-59% Satisfactory structure and flow with minimal errors displayed in the use of English and essay writing skills. Some evidence of original thought and a satisfactory level of discussion. Some errors in the citing and listing of references/bibliography. Satisfactory focus to the essay with some evidence of individual contribution and various aspects of the assignment requirements. Satisfactory level of evidence with regard to background reading, reflective evaluation, and critical analysis of the key issues involved. 40-49% A basic attention to structure and flow, use of English and essay writing skills. No evidence of original thought, and discussion at a basic level only. Several errors in the citing and listing of references/bibliography A basic focus to the essay with minimal evidence of Individual contribution and other aspects of the assignment requirements. Basic level of evidence with regard to background reading, reflective evaluation, and critical analysis of the key issues involved.

70-80% Excellent structure and flow, use of English and essay writing skills. No grammatical or spelling errors. Lively and interesting discussion, introducing original Ideas and thoughts into the focus of the assignment. References and bibliography accurately included and listed according to the required standard. Well-focused with evidence to support individual contribution and all aspects of the assignment requirements. Detailed evidence of appropriate reading, reflective evaluation and a critical analysis of the key issues involved. 60-69% Good structure and flow use of English and essay writing skills. Few grammatical or spelling errors Interesting discussion incorporating evidence of original thought into the focus of the assignment. Few errors In the citing of and listing of references/bibliography. Good focus to the essay with evidence of individual contribution and most of the aspects of the assignment requirements. Good level of evidence with regard to appropriate reading, reflective evaluation. and a critical analysis of the key issues involved.

80-89% An answer which demonstrates an excellent understanding of the question and of the complexity of the issues involved. There is a sound basis of relevant factual knowledge and/or the theoretical issues involved. Most of the important issues are dealt with in a detailed, specific and systematic way. There is either some measure of original thinking in the answer or an accurate and comprehensive account is given in a way which demonstrates mderstanding, for example by structuring the material such that it could not have been based ust on reproduction of lecture notes and course material. Evidence of creativity, critical pproach, and wide reading beyond the core subject matter

Generic Marking Criteria 90-100% A quite exceptional and outstanding answer, providing insights which would not be available publicly, and would, with some editing, be publishable. In addition to the features of the next section, this range is distinguished by supenor organisation, economic use of language and totally comprehensive, given the conditions of the exercise.

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