Data Communication and Networks

HOLMES

INSTITUTE

FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

HS1011 Individual Assignment Marking Criteria

Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass 50–59%

Credit 60–69%

Distinction 70–79%

High Distinction 80–100%

Context of and purpose (2)

Not able to meet criterion

Limited information of the table of contents, introduction, and conclusion. Demonstrates consideration of context and purpose. Covers basic required elements.

Some aspects of the table of contents, introduction, and conclusion. Demonstrates an awareness of context and purpose of the assignment. Responsive to the assigned task(s) and covers some of the key required elements.

Acceptable table of contents, introduction, and conclusion. Demonstrates an understanding of context and purpose of the assignment. Responsive to the assigned task(s) and covers most required elements.

Relevant and clear table of contents, introduction, and conclusion. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context and purpose of the assignment. Responsive to the assigned task(s) and comprehensively and competently covers all elements.

Structure and presentation (1.5)

Not able to meet criterion.

The assignment has an implicit structure, requires some reading between the lines, and needs editing.

The assignment has an acceptable structure, is generally unambiguous, with adequate details.

The assignment is well structured, and unambiguous. Contains most of the key informative details.

The assignment is logically structured, and easy to understand. It contains key informative details.

Grammar and expression (1.5)

Not able to meet criterion.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language is understandable but there may be room for grammatical improvement.

Uses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity. Attention to detail is evident.

Uses expressive and appropriate business language that competently communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is grammatically correct.

Uses sophisticated, expressive and appropriate business language that skilfully communicates meaning to readers eloquently, and is grammatically error- free.

Analysis of Problem 1 (2.5)

Not able to meet criterion.

Basic identification of the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 1.

Satisfactory identification of several issues and activities relevant to Problem 1.

Thorough identification of most of the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 1.

Superior and comprehensive identification of all the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 1.

Analysis of Problem 2 (3.5)

Not able to meet criterion.

Basic identification of the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 2.

Satisfactory identification of several issues and activities relevant to Problem 2.

Thorough identification of most of the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 2.

Superior and comprehensive identification of all the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 2.

HOLMES

INSTITUTE

FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Analysis of Problem 3 (3.5)

Not able to meet criterion.

Basic identification of the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 3.

Satisfactory identification of several issues and activities relevant to Problem 3.

Thorough identification of most of the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 3.

Superior and comprehensive identification of all the key issues and activities relevant to Problem 3.

Analysis of Topic 1 (3)

Not able to meet criterion.

Basic identification of the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 1.

Satisfactory identification of several issues and activities relevant to Topic 1.

Thorough identification of most of the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 1.

Superior and comprehensive identification of all the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 1.

Analysis of Topic 2 (2)

Not able to meet criterion.

Basic identification of the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 2.

Satisfactory identification of several issues and activities relevant to Topic 2.

Thorough identification of most of the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 2.

Superior and comprehensive identification of all the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 2.

Analysis of Topic 3 (3)

Not able to meet criterion.

Basic identification of the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 3.

Satisfactory identification of several issues and activities relevant to Topic 3.

Thorough identification of most of the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 3.

Superior and comprehensive identification of all the key issues and activities relevant to Topic 3.

Referencing style (2.5)

Not able to meet criterion.

Demonstrates limited understanding of how to use a relevant referencing style within the text and in the bibliography section.

Demonstrates an awareness of how to use a relevant referencing style within the text and in the bibliography section.

Demonstrates skilful use of a relevant referencing style within the text and in the bibliography section.

Consistently demonstrates clear and skilful use of a relevant referencing style within the text and in the bibliography section.

TOTAL (25)