HRMT-organisational behaviour

HRMT11010 – Assessment 2 – Academic Essay Marking Criteria

CRITERIA FAIL (0-49%) PASS (50-64%) CREDIT (65 - 74%) DISTINCTION (75-84%) HD (85%+) Research (20%)

A limited number (<5) of poor quality, inappropriate or non- critical resources is selected. Some sources may be fictional or irrelevant.

Some quality, appropriate critical academic resources are selected, but they include a few poorer quality sources (e.g. lecture notes, websites)

A body of quality, appropriate critical academic resources is selected with some omissions or errors of judgement.

A body of almost entirely top quality, mostly appropriate critical academic resources is selected.

An extensive body of top quality, highly appropriate critical academic resources is selected.

Analysis (25%)

Fails to identify and demonstrate an understanding of key points related to the topic.

Limited analysis of the evidence from the video, inaccurate interpretations and/or judgements.

No discernible statement of position or argument. No contrary evidence or argument provided Many inaccuracies of fact, or unsubstantiated i f ti

An attempt is made to identify the key points related to the topic, but there are a number of errors or omissions and only a basic understanding is demonstrated.

Limited critical analysis evident. Statement of position or argument given but is not always supported by evidence. Limited contrary evidence or argument is provided. Argument may not always follow logically from information provided.

Identifies some of the key points related to the topic and demonstrates some understanding of their complexities.

Some critical analysis evident with some lapses into description. Statement of position or argument is clear, and while evidence is provided to support the argument, only some contrary evidence is given. Argument mostly follows logically from information provided.

Identifies most of the key points related to the topic and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of these.

Critical analysis evident with mostly accurate application of theory and law (where relevant).

Statement of position or argument is clear, with evidence and argument for and against the position taken nearly always given. Argument follows logically from information provided.

Clearly identifies all key points related to the topic and demonstrates a highly sophisticated understanding of these.

Extensive critical analysis evident with consistently accurate application of theory (and law where relevant).

Statement of position or argument is very clear, & well developed with comprehensive evidence and argument for and against the position taken always given. Argument follows logically from information provided.

Application of theory (25%)

Little or no application of theory (where relevant). E.g. mostly description of theory with negligible integration; so no analysis.

Basic application of theory. E.g. integrates some evidence from the literature and theory, but many are missed out. May contain several minor errors of fact or sweeping generalisations.

Very good application of theory. E.g. some parts done in a degree of depth and detail. Integrates considerable evidence from the literature with the application of theory, but some points are not well founded.

Sophisticated application of theory. E.g. detailed approach with application of theory; generally well integrated with the evidence from the literature.

Highly sophisticated application of theory. E.g. highly detailed approach with well integrated evidence to aid the application of theory.

Presentation: organisation and structure (20%)

Lacks a clear structure to answer the questions, with most elements missing. Significantly above or below the word limit.

Poor introduction. Conclusion missing, or contains serious omissions

Attempted to structure the essay to answer the questions, but some elements missing. Within the word limit

Weak introduction. Conclusion recaps obvious arguments or evidence, but not necessarily both. May contain new information.

Good structure with appropriate to answer the questions, but lacks one element. Within the word limit

Good introduction Conclusion recaps most arguments and evidence.

Very good structure that guides the reader through the essay and answers to all questions. Within the word limit

Very good introduction that foreshadows the essay. Detailed conclusion recaps arguments and evidence.

Clear and succinct essay that clearly identifies the research questions Within the word limit Well formulated introduction. Sophisticated and succinct conclusion recaps arguments and evidence.

Written communication (5%)

Communication is poor. Limited vocabulary with frequent and significant grammatical & spelling errors.

Communication is generally coherent, vocabulary suitable, but hampered by grammar and spelling errors.

Communication is clear and generally easily understood, using a good range of suitable vocabulary with some grammar and spelling errors.

Communication is clear, concise & easily understood, using an extensive range of suitable vocabulary with one or two grammar and spelling errors.

Communication is clear, concise & easily understood, using a sophisticated vocabulary with no grammar and spelling errors.

Referencing (5%)

Failure to acknowledge sources by citations in-text and/or in reference list

A reasonable attempt has been made to acknowledge sources, with a few citation errors in-text and/or in reference list.

Generally sources have been correctly acknowledged, both in-text and in reference list (might be a few errors).

Sources are correctly acknowledged, both in-text and in reference list (might be one or two errors).

Sources are all correctly acknowledged, both in-text and in reference list. Superb attention to detail.