B.A Dissertation: A critical evaluation of the Credit System with specific reference to Bank Seigniorage

Areas of Assessment

Aims

1st Grader’s comments

2nd Grader’s comments

1. Quality of Underlying Thesis/arguments

· Provides a convincing interpretation of the question and explains why this is important to write about.

· Provides a clear thesis statement/argument, or hypothesis, to be investigated ideally within an organizational/management context.

· Provides a succinct summary of the key arguments which the research will subsequently explore.

· Explains key business and management concepts that will be used in the research (this can be done here, or in the beginning of the discussion section).

· Some comparative discussion included.

Excellent: At least 3-4 of the above is present and well-written. Good-Satisfactory: One or two of the above are missing

Poor: Two or more of the above are missing and/or writing style makes it difficult to understand what is being argued.

GRADE (10%)

2. Discussion/

Body (Analytical Framework, Literature Review, Methodology, appropriate feasibility ‘research’)

· Demonstrates understanding of the topic and any relevant literature, when appropriate.

· Key terms/concepts/models are defined/explained (this may have been done in introduction).

· When relevant provides a consistent theoretical analysis; alternatively the research offers opportunities for reflection on the management outcomes highlighted within the context of available academic and/or management theory.

· Provides a robust methodology, or evidence of how the business and management issues has been explored.

· When relevant provides empirical evidence which is appropriate and clearly explained.

· Some of the analysis is comparative in nature. nb. Some flexibility is possible where little or no empirical evidence is provided but theoretical analysis is particularly strong (or vice-versa)

Excellent: Does all of the above. Outstanding senior projects will clarify how they add to the existing debate, and use a variety of academic and management-based sources beyond what was given in the suggested reading list.

Very good: Does all of the above, possibly with some minor flaws in the provision of evidence.

Good-Satisfactory: Does most of the above, with some limitations in the argument or evidence. Poor: Theoretical and/or management arguments not logically developed. Empirical evidence provided is misrepresented or of questionable relevance.

GRADE (60%)

3. Conclusion/

Policy Recommendations, any emerging management advice

Makes a serious effort with the following:

· Reiterates key arguments in support of thesis/argument.

· Provides valid recommendations.

· Provides strong conclusions.

· Provides recommendations for further research and exploration of business and management issues.

Excellent: The above is present and well-written. Good-Satisfactory: Key arguments are reiterated and linked to the thesis.

Poor: Key arguments are not clearly re-stated or linked to the thesis. Writing style makes it difficult to understand what is being concluded.

GRADE (10%)

4. Overall Structure

· Uses appropriate format and presents items in a logical structure.

· Writing is clear and concise.

· Ensures correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.

· Uses Harvard referencing correctly.

· Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.

· Demonstrates skills of working independently.

· Demonstrates ability to develop strong analytical skills through listening and reflecting.

Excellent: All of the above is present with no or very few small errors. Good-Satisfactory: All of the above is present with a few errors in structure or format.

Poor: Significant problems in layout and writing style. Usage shows carelessness. Harvard system is poorly implemented or absent.

GRADE (20%)

1st Grader’s Grade

100%

2nd Grader’s comments

100%

Agreed Grade

Programme Outcome

Enter Number from 1-5

(1 lowest, 5 highest)

Broad critical understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying the Concentration / pathway discipline (A5)

Critical analysis and evaluation of a range of ideas, arguments or theories based in Concentration / pathway (B5)

Relevance to real practice (C)

Interpretation of information presented in a variety of forms and perform relevant tasks of analysis and evaluation (D2)