1500essay （Psychology: The Science of Behaviour ）

Grade

Mark

Level 4 Criteria for assessment

Relevance of information included and issues discussed

A

70-100

· Addresses issues relevant to the topic with precision and detail and demonstrates understanding of complexity of the topic.

· Includes relevant information from a range of appropriate written sources with correct referencing in the text.

B

60-69

· Addresses issues relevant to the topic with detail and demonstrating some understanding of the complexity of the topic.

· Includes relevant information from written sources with sources referenced in the text.

C

50-59

· Addresses issues relevant to the topic but with variable levels of detail and complexity.

· Includes mostly relevant information from written sources with more or less appropriate referencing of sources in the text.

40-49

· Addresses some issues relevant to the topic.

· Includes some relevant information from written sources. All sources identified, though style of referencing inconsistent.

D – FAIL

30-39

· Much of the material does not address issues relevant to the topic.

· Does not include information from written sources. Some sources not referenced in any way.

0-29

· The material does not address the topic.

· Does not include information from written sources. No referencing of sources.

Analyses and explanation

A

70-100

· Precise and critical analysis of information with coherent explanation and comment in own words.

B

60-69

· Clear analysis of information with explanation and comment in own words.

C

50-59

· Information mostly explained adequately with some evidence of comment and analysis in own words.

40-49

· Some attempt to explain information but some ideas not fully explained and some information presented without comment or analysis.

D – FAIL

30-39

· Information and ideas not explained sufficiently and little evidence of own comment or analysis.

0-29

· Information not explained sufficiently and no evidence of own comment or analysis.

Organisation and writing quality

A

70-100

· A logical structure with clear paragraphs and a coherent overall argument.

· Clear and appropriate written English, demonstrating the ability to express complex ideas with precision.

B

60-69

· A mostly logical structure with clear paragraphs and overall argument.

· Clear written English with occasional minor lapses which do not impede the expression of general and some more complex ideas.

C

50-59

· Evidence of a logical structure with mostly clear paragraphs and an identifiable argument.

· Mostly clear written English. Occasional imprecise and/or inaccurate use of language may lead to ambiguities or lack of precision.

40-49

· Some sense of logical structure with some clear paragraphs but with aspects of the argument incomplete or confused.

· Can be understood despite imprecise and/or inaccurate use of language.

D – FAIL

30-39

· Little or incoherent sense of structure in paragraphs and overall argument.

· Inaccurate use of language, making the assignment difficult to read and follow.

0-29

· No sense of structure or organisation of paragraphs and overall argument.

· Language consistently inaccurate and difficult to read.