Criteria
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Pass Grades
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Fail Grades
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High Distinction 85-100%
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Distinction 70-84%
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Merit 60-69%
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Pass 50-59%
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Fail 30-49%
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Low Fail 0-29%
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information gathered to support the argument.
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(d) Substantial research and evidence of an innovative use of a wide range of personal research with clear and consistent critical evaluation both conceptually and methodologically
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(d) Clear evidence of considerable personal research and the use of a diverse range of appropriate sources but may contain problems with consistency in the conceptual and methodological critical evaluation
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(d) Appropriate use of a wide range of personal research which is critically evaluated for key conceptual and methodological issues although this may not be consistent throughout
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sufficient to sustain the argument.
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weaknesses of the research.
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Argument (continued)
(d) Independent Research
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(d) Evidence of an innovative or original use of extensive personal research which has been thoroughly critically evaluated both conceptually and methodologically
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(d) Evidence of a range of personal research but evidence of methodological or conceptual evaluation may be limited, inconsistent or inappropriate
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(d) Over reliance on very restricted range of personal or secondary research much of which may not be evaluated and may not be directly related to the question or area
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Presentation
(a) Structure
(b) Referencing
(c) Use of Language
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(a) Excellent structure and presentation
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(a) Excellent structure and presentation
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(a) Good structure and presentation
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(a) Adequate structure and presentation
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(a) Adequate structure and presentation
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(a) Poor structure and presentation
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(b) Precise, full and appropriate references and notes.
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(b) Precise, full and appropriate references and notes.
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(b) Full and appropriate references and notes with minor or insignificant errors
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(b) Good references and notes with minor or insignificant errors or omissions
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(b) Competent references and notes but may contain inconsistencies, errors or omissions
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(b) Poor references and notes with multiple inconsistencie s, errors or omissions
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(c) Subtle use of language expressing highly nuanced thought with clarity and precision to a level appropriate for submission for publication.
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(c) Precise use of language expressing complex thought with clarity, accuracy and precision which furthers and enhances the argument
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(c) Clear and precise use of language allowing a complex argument to be easily understood and followed
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(c) Generally clear use of language sufficient for arguments to be readily understood and followed
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(c) Generally understandable use of language but significant errors in expression affecting overall clarity
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(c) Serious errors in the use of language which makes meaning unclear or imprecise
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