research

Criteria

Total marks

Marks obtained

Overall comments

A statement of the problem, research aim, objectives and research questions

10

Justification and potential output of the research

10

Conceptual framework

10

Methodology, organisation of the study, project budget and schedule

10

Accurate referencing, use of correct English and logical sequences between sentences and paragraphs and a good introduction

10

Total =

50

Mark reduction for Turnitin similarity (It's up to the markers and unit coordinator's judgement)

Mark reduction for late submission(5% mark reduction for each day of late submission)

Grand Total=

50

Key to grading and corresponding marking scale:

HD (42.5 and above out of 50 marks): Student demonstrates outstanding understanding and interpretation of all aspects of the criteria.

D (37.25 to 42.24 out of 50 marks): Student demonstrates excellence in understanding and interpretation of almost all aspects of the criteria with some minor corrections or additions needed.

C (32.25 to 37.24 marks out of 50 marks): Student demonstrates very good understanding and interpretation of most aspects of the criteria with some need for additional work, additions or improvement.

P (24.75% to 32.24% marks): Student demonstrates good understanding and interpretation of the criteria to warrant the award of a Pass but requires considerable additional work, additions or improvement.

F (below 24.7%): Student demonstrates an unsatisfactory understanding and interpretation of the criteria and requires major additional work, additions or improvement to achieve a passing grade.