Detailed Marking Criteria Range of marks
) Present the research topic with clarity
2) Present the research question(s) with precision and clarity
3) Demonstrate a good understanding of the topic area and the
significance of the research
4) Demonstrate a clear identification and understanding of the related
literature
1. Write 6000 words (±10%) including the text of your essay but excluding the cover page,
reference list, footnotes and appendices.
2. Within the boundaries of your topic area and developing from your Panopto presentation,
set yourself an essay question, review the literature in the field, and develop your own
argument or position in relation to literature.
3. Mind map and research log should be included in the appendices.
4. Communicate with your essay question to your supervisor and fine tune or proceed
according to his/ her advice.
5. Write your essay in an appropriate academic style and particularly ensure you use ‘third person’
narrative, Harvard style in-text citation and referencing.
6. Utilize at least 10 high quality academic-style resources (e.g., textbooks, books and journals)
and try to ensure that you use no or only a small number of internet sources.
7. Do not undertake primary research.
8. Do not copy any materials you use word for word unless you identify these sections
clearly as quotations.
9. If you paraphrase any material you must identify the materials’ sources through in-text
referencing.
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