Assessment Details
Coursework Overview
The coursework will assess your ability to demonstrate MLOs 1, to 10. Write a research dissertation that demonstrates proficiency in each of the module learning outcomes. This dissertation can include the sections appropriate for a research project dissertation i.e. introduction, literature survey, methodology, results, discussion and conclusion.
Coursework Tasks to be Completed by Students
Write a technical document (Project Report) addressing the following elements:
Assessment Criteria
The full grading rubric is provide on Blackboard: Your ability to satisfy each learning outcome will be graded according to the following gweneric assessment criteria for level 7 (Master’s degree awards).
The work assessed is exemplary and provides clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge, understanding, and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. There is also unequivocal evidence showing that all the module learning outcomes and responsibilities relevant to that level are fully satisfied. At this level, it is expected that the work will be exemplary in all the module learning outcomes. The work will demonstrate a particularly compelling evaluation, originality, and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.
The work assessed is excellent and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. There is also excellent evidence showing that all the module learning outcomes and responsibilities relevant to that level are fully satisfied. At this level, it is expected that the work will be excellent in the majority of the module learning outcomes by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse, and some evidence of originality.
The work assessed is of a high standard, and there is evidence of comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence is present demonstrating that all the module learning outcomes and criteria relevant to that level are satisfied. At this level, it is expected that the standard of the work will be high in the majority of the module learning outcomes or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.
Directly relevant to the requirements of the assessment. A substantial knowledge of the suitable material, showing a clear grasp of themes, questions, and issues therein. Comprehensive analysis, clear, and orderly presentation. Well supported, a focused argument which is clear and logically structured. Contains distinctive or independent thinking, and begins to formulate a separate position concerning theory and practice. Well written, with standard spelling and grammar, in a readable style with the acceptable format. Critical appraisal of the up-to-date and appropriate literature. Recognition of different perspectives. Good use of a wide range of sophisticated source material.
Some attempt to address the requirements of the assessment: may drift away from this in less focused sections or passages. Adequate knowledge of a fair range of relevant material, with intermittent evidence of an appreciation of its significance. Significant analytical treatment which has a definite purpose. Coherent and logically structured, using an appropriate mode of argument and theoretical model(s). May contain some distinctive or independent thinking; may begin to formulate a separate position about theory and practice. Competently written, with only minor lapses from standard grammar, with the acceptable format. Uses a good variety of literature which includes recent texts andappropriate documentation, including a substantive amount beyond library texts. Competent use of source material.
Some correlation with the requirements of the assessment, but there are instances of irrelevance. Basic understanding of the subject but addressing a limited range of material. Some analytical treatment, but may be prone to the descriptive, or to the narrative, which lacks clear analytical purpose. Some attempt to construct a coherent argument, but may suffer a loss of focus and consistency,
With issues at stake stated only vaguely, or theoretical model(s) couched in simplistic terms. Sound work which expresses a coherent position just in broad terms and in uncritical conformity to one or more standard views of the topic. A simple, basic style but with significant deficiencies in expression or formatthat may pose obstacles for the reader. Evidence of use of appropriate literature which goes beyond that referred to by the supervisor or module tutor. Frequently only uses a singlesource to support a point.
Relevance to the requirements of the assessment may be very intermittent and may be reduced to its vaguest and least challenging terms. A limited understanding of a narrow range of material. Mostly descriptive or narrative, with little evidence of analysis. A primary argument is evident, but mainly supported by assertion and there may be a lack of clarity and coherence. Some evidence of a view was starting to be formed but mostly derivative. Numerous deficiencies in expression and presentation; the student may achieve clarity (if at all) only by using a simplistic or repetitious style. Barely adequate use of literature. Over-reliance on material provided by the supervisor or module tutor.
The work assessed provides insufficient evidence of the knowledge, understanding, and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence presented shows that some of the module learning outcomes and criteria relevant to that level are almost satisfied. The work will be weak in some of the indicators.
The work assessed is unacceptable and provides little evidence of the knowledge,understanding, and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence shows that few of the module learning outcomes and criteria relevant to that level are satisfied. The work will be weak in several of the indicators.
The work assessed is unacceptable and provides almost no evidence of the knowledge, understanding, and skills appropriate to the level of the qualification. The evidence fails to show that any of the module learning outcomes and criteria relevant to that level are satisfied. The work will be weak in the majority or all of the indicators.