Blood diamonds

Marking Criteria for Project Study Essay (50% of overall mark) MARKING AREA/

COMPONENT

0-39%

Fail

40%-49%

Poor

50%-59%

Moderate

60%-69%

Good

70%-79%

Very Good

80%-100%

Excellent

Structure and

Organisation of Essay

No coherent organisation.

Did not fulfil brief

requirements.

Poor quality overall.

An attempt at sequencing of

main themes.

Fulfilled basic requirements

of brief but lacking quality in

two or more aspects.

Logical organisation of essay.

Brief requirements fulfilled.

One or two aspects could

have been improved.

Logical and organised

structure.

Brief requirements met

fully.

Evidence of some planning

and analysis.

Organised and logical

structure.

Brief requirements met and

extended.

Planning and analysis

developed in a clear and

logical manner

Excellent structure.

Evidence of originality in research.

Informative and persuasive

arguments and concepts used

Excellent planning and execution of

set tasks

Content and Command

of Subject

Substantially limited approach

to project topic.

No evidence of planning or

understanding of subject.

No analysis

Basic concepts.

Basic level of detail

Limited knowledge or

understanding demonstrated.

Some diversity in concepts

used.

Some evidence of

understanding of research

and analysis.

Some elements could have

been explored further.

Interesting and diverse

concepts used.

Thorough understanding of

subject, research and

analysis.

Good breadth and depth of

content.

Diversity in range and

understanding of subject.

One or more areas could

have been developed

further.

Excellent coverage of subject.

Evidence of confidence and

knowledge in subject.

Very good coverage of subject,

debates and critically analysed

Quality of

Communication,

Sources and Citations

Weak written academic skills.

Statements not supported or

verified

Academic conventions were

weak or not used

Limited grasp of academic

skills.

Few or no valid sources used

Limited academic conventions

followed.

Evidence of academic skills.

Some academic conventions

followed.

Some reliable sources used

May include more than a

couple of errors.

Good academic skills used.

Reliable sources used

generally

Academic conventions

followed.

May include one or two

errors.

Very good communication

skills.

Mostly reliable sources

used

Good academic

conventions throughout

with minor errors.

Exemplary communication skills

Technical complexity and

understanding of subject

demonstrated through explanations

Consistently excellent academic

conventions used.

Evaluation and Analysis

of Teamwork and

Project Development

No evaluation of project

No evaluation of teamwork/

members

No self-evaluation

Limited evaluation of project

and teamwork

An attempt at self-evaluation

Basic evaluation of project

and teamwork

Basic self - reflection

Evaluation of project and

teamwork

Peer evaluation and self -

reflection carried out.

Detailed evaluation of

project and teamwork

Detailed peer evaluation

and self-reflection

Some evidence of project

development

Very good evaluation of project and

teamwork with analysis and

recommendations

Detailed peer evaluation and self –

reflection with analysis and

recommendations

Evidence of discussions meetings and

project development