Policy Research Project

Policy Research Project

Weight: 40%

The following table provides a summary of how your work was graded.

Area of assessment					Grading
				N	P	C	D	HD
Fulfillment of task	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
- Identified and addressed key
arguments of the topic
Application of relevant concepts	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
- Uses relevant concepts to extend
analysis
- Evidence of critical, reflective
thinking
Structure & organisation	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
- Clear, logical development of
argument, effective structure
Use of information	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
- Well researched
- Effective use of sources
- Effective use of evidence and/or
examples
- Sources properly acknowledged
Language use and presentation	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
- Written expression clear, precise
- Spelling, punctuation
- Tone of language
- Professional presentation of paper

N = Unsatisfactory. Evidence of lack of understanding of subject, minimal or inadequate comprehension and does not address the assessment criteria. Work is often inadequate in depth and breadth and sometimes incomplete or irrelevant; lack of care and thought in organising, presenting and structuring work.

P = Satisfactory. Demonstrates appreciation of subject matter and issues. Addresses most of the assessment criteria adequately but may lack in depth and breadth. Often work of this grade demonstrates only basic comprehension or competency. Work of this grade may be poorly structured and presented.

C = Competent understanding of subject matter and appreciation of most of the main issues; addresses most of the assessment criteria reasonably well. Competent organisation and presentation.

D = Strong grasp of subject matter and appreciation of key issues; addresses all the assessment criteria, with several to a high standard; clearly and logically organised with good presentation. Evidence of solid work.

HD = Exceptionally clear understanding of subject matter and appreciation of issues; clearly and logically organised with excellent presentation. Addresses all of the assessment criteria to a very high standard. Evidence of insight and originality where appropriate.

Final grade:

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