4. Presentation (Organisation, writing, good use of English, Harvard referencing) (10% weighting)

2 A balanced in-depth analysis (30% weighting) A. An excellent analysis and synthesis of the relevant literature and the understanding of key concepts and issues. B. A very high degree of competence in the analysis and synthesis of the relevant literature and the understanding of key concepts and issues. C. A satisfactory degree of competence in the analysis and synthesis of the relevant literature and the understanding of key concepts and issues. D. An acceptable degree of competence in the analysis and synthesis of the relevant literature and the understanding of key concepts and issues. E. A limited competence in the analysis and synthesis of the relevant literature and the understanding of key concepts and issues. F. Failure to demonstrate achievement of analysis and synthesis of the relevant literature and the understanding of key concept and issues. 3. Application of theories and practical examples (30% weighting) A. An excellent application of relevant theory and superb examples with a very strong use of reliable secondary sources. B.

Criteria Grade descriptors 1. Understanding of the topic and reviewing relevant literature (30% weighting) A. Clear demonstration of a sophisticated, critical and thorough synthesis of relevant literature, with several key references. Clear demonstration of thorough research and excellent use of available sources. B. Clear demonstration of a well-developed, critical and comprehensive understanding of relevant literature, with some key references. Clear demonstration of a good research and use of available sources C. Demonstration of a critical and substantial understanding of relevant literature, with a few key references. Demonstration of an adequate research and use of available sources D. Evidence of some critical understanding of the chosen topic area, with at least 1 key reference or few relevant references E. Evidence of a partial but uncritical understanding of the literature, with no references. F Work does not demonstrate understanding of the literature, and there is absence of references.

Please enter here the marking scheme relevant for the coursework and provide an illustration of each assessment criterion achieved at each of the grade descriptor for UG/PG levels. PG grades and grade point bands [Senate Regulation 3 (2013 starters onwards)] are: A++ (17), A+ (16), A (15), A- (14), B+ (13), B (12), B- (11), C+ (10), C (9), C- (8), D+ (7), D (6), D- (5), E+ (4), E (3), E- (2), F (1) Submission Instructions Coursework must be submitted electronically via the University’s Blackboard Learn system.