Referencing /10 marks 10 to >8 8 to >7 7 to >5 5 to 0 Referenced correctly (Harvard) and cited appropriately in the body of the literature review. All paraphrased material acknowledged. Most referencing is correct (Harvard) and cited appropriately in the body of the literature review. Paraphrased material acknowledged. Mostly correct referencing (Harvard). Some problems with the reference list Some problems with quoted material and paraphrased material. Not all material correctly acknowledged. Some problems with the reference list.

Conclusion /10 marks 10 to >8 8 to >7 7 to >5 5 to 0 Clear and concise, draws the arguments throughout the report together. An interesting, well written summary of the main points. An excellent final comment on the topic, based on the information provided. A good summary of the main points. A good final comment on the topic. Satisfactory summary of the main points. A final comment on the subject. Poor / no summary of the main points.

Application of the Selected Literature /30 marks 30 to >24 24 to >21 21 to >15 15 to 0 The debates within the literature are identified, concisely summarised and discussed in reference to how they inform the research. The debates within the literature have been identified. There is a summary of the literature but no clear link is made to how this informs the research. Parts of the literature are summarised but key debates and links to the research question are not clearly elaborated upon. Little evidence of engagement with the literature with limited discussion of how it informs the research project.

Selection of Literature /35 marks 35 to >28 28 to >24.5 24.5 to >17.5 17.5 to 0 Information is gathered from a wide range (>=7) of high-quality peer-reviewed journals, books and conference proceedings An attempt has been made to ensure that sources represent the breadth of debates on the topic. Information is gathered from a range (5-6) of peer-reviewed journals, books and conference proceedings but do not entirely reflect the breadth of the debate. Information is gathered from a limited number (<=5) of peer-reviewed journals, books and conference proceedings Most information gathered does not reflect the breadth of the debate. Information is gathered from a few (<5) peer-reviewed journals, books and conference proceedings or Information is gathered heavily from non-peer-reviewed journals, books and conference proceedings

Introduction /5 marks 5 to >4 4 to >3.5 3.5 to >2.5 2.5 to 0 Introduces the topic in an extremely engaging manner which arouses the reader's interest. Introduces the topic in an engaging manner which arouses the reader's interest. Satisfactorily introduces the topic. Poorly Introduces the topic

Presentation and Writing Style /10 marks 10 to >8 8 to >7 7 to >5 5 to 0 Information is well organized. With a strong professional layout, includes front page(s), TOC, Headers / Footers, etc. Within word count. Very well written and with proper grammar / punctuation throughout. Information is organized. With a professional layout, includes front page(s), TOC, Headers / Footers, etc. Within word count. Well written, some paraphrasing and proper grammar and punctuation Information is somewhat organized. Some elements of layout or length is incorrect. Proper grammar and punctuation are mostly used. Overuse of direct quotes. Information is not clearly organized, Some elements of layout or length is incorrect. Proper grammar and punctuation are not always used. Excessive overuse of direct quotes

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