Criterion
(Weighting) Fail, bare pass (0-49)
<--------------------> Pass (50-69)
<--------------------> Distinction (70+)
<-------------------->
Topic choice and
Justification

(10) Poorly justified, little
information given to enable
reader to assess the
relevance of the project;
Questionable relevance Reasonable justification,
Good supporting information,
re choice and contribution:
Relevant study Excellent justification:
Relevance and value of study
very apparent and well-explained
Definition of
problem/area of
research
(20) Undefined, little focus,
Vague question area; not a
viable study in current form A defined aim and set of
feasible research objectives;
a viable study Clearly defined aim and objectives:
Comprehensive understanding of
direction and implications: viable
Outline Literature
Review

(35) Sketchy, too broad,
Unfocused on issue; no
Criticality Focused on topic to some
degree with some link to
objectives; little criticality Highly focused on area of interest;
logically linked to objectives;
high level of synthesis and
criticality
Methodology (1)
Research Philosophy

(15) Philosophical options
unclear, implications of
research philosophy on the
study not understood Evidence of basic
understanding of
philosophical choices and
implications on research
Strategy/outcome of study Advanced understanding of
research philosophies,
implications of philosophical
choice clearly explained
Methodology (11)
Research Instruments
and analytical tools.

(15) Not thought through:
Different methodologies may
Be described but choices not
Related to research and not
transparent or logical Methodological choices for
research outlined and
identifiable, but not fully
explained Methodological options for
Research explored and choices
Clearly argued and explained
Bibliography and
References

(5) No attention paid to citations
in text, Bibliography limited
in scope and poorly
presented Adequate for purposes,
Citation in text
presented in accepted style Citations clear on text,
Impressive choice of bibliographical
references


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