conversion diploma

Assessment Criteria

An exceptional answer which displays outstanding knowledge and critical thinking ~ Distinction 80-100

understanding
Advanced, in-depth, authoritative, full understanding of key issues with evidence of originality
depth of knowledge
Complex work and key issues analysed. Wide range of sources used selectively to support argument/discussion. Strong evidence of critical approach to key issues and ability to evaluate arguments.
structure
Coherent and compelling work logically presented
General
A+ (90-100) Insightful work displaying in-depth knowledge. For research dissertation/project: publishable quality, outstanding research potential, originality and/or independent thought, ability to make informed judgments. Highest standards of presentation.
A (80-89) Insightful work displaying in-depth knowledge. For research dissertation/project: work of publishable quality, excellent research potential, originality and/or independent thought, ability to make informed judgments. High standards of presentation.

A coherent answer that demonstrates critical evaluation ~ Merit 60-79

understanding
In-depth understanding of key issues with evidence of some originality.
depth of knowledge
Key issues analysed. Relevant sources used effectively to support argument/discussion. Clear evidence of critical approach to key issues and some ability to evaluate arguments.
structure
Coherent work
logically presented
General
B+ (70-79) Thoughtful work displaying good knowledge and accuracy. For research dissertation/project: some evidence of research potential, clear thinking and/or ability to make informed judgments. Good standards of presentation
B (60-69) Work displays good knowledge and accuracy. For research dissertation/project: some evidence of clear thinking and/or ability to make informed judgments. Good standards
of presentation.

Coherent and logical answer which shows understanding of the basic principles ~ Pass 50-59

understanding
Understanding of some key issues with evidence of ability to reflect critically
depth of knowledge
Some key issues addressed. Relevant sources used to support argument/discussion. Some evidence of critical approach to key issues and ability to evaluate arguments.
structure
Competent work in places but lacks fluency/coherence
General
C+ (55-59) Work displays knowledge and understanding in most areas but the standard of work is variable. For research dissertation/project: evidence of clear thinking in places but lacks insight. Satisfactory standards of presentation.
C (50-54) Work displays knowledge and understanding in some areas but some key issues are not addressed. For research dissertation/project: some evidence of clear thinking but lacks insight and fluency. Satisfactory standards of presentation.

A superficial answer with limited knowledge of core material and limited critical ability ~ Fail 40-49

understanding
Superficial understanding of some key issues, lack of focus
depth of knowledge
Key issues not always understood or addressed, gaps in the use of relevant sources used to support work. Limited evidence of a critical approach to key issues.
structure
Weaknesses in structure, fluency and/or coherence.
General
F+ (40-49) Work displays patchy knowledge and understanding and some key issues are not addressed. For the research dissertation/project: limited evidence of clear thinking, insight and/or fluency. Presentational weaknesses.

A superficial answer with limited knowledge of core material and limited critical ability ~ Fail (0-39)

understanding
Lack of understanding of, or focus on key issues.
depth of knowledge
Key issues misunderstood or not addressed. Limited or no use of relevant sources to support work. No evidence of a critical approach to key
issues or ability to
evaluate arguments
structure
Work is confused and incoherent
General
F (35-39) Incomplete answers with only peripheral knowledge relevant to the questions. Displays poor, disorganised
presentation.
FF (31-35) Some attempt to write something relevant but with many flaws; nothing of substance.
FFF (0 -30) Serious errors, largely irrelevant material or unacceptably brief.
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