MASTERS DISSERTATION INDICATIVE
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA/MARKING SCHEME
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Presentation, writing mechanics and references
Recognizable professional style
Clear and easy to follow format
Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Title, Abstract, Contents Page, Declarations and Bibliography included
in accordance with NBS Masters Guidelines
Referenced in Harvard style in compliance with ARNA Regulations
(Indicative mark = out of 10)
Introduction
Presents a researchable question or topic which is clearly indicated in the title
Provides a clear outline of the purpose of the topic/research question
Subject choice, relevance and significance justified
The Aim and Objectives of the dissertation are clearly defined
Nature of the problem/issue is focused and explained
Structure and content are briefly outlined
(Indicative mark = out of 15)
Literature Review
Literature review is relevant, up-to-date and consistent with the research topic
Identification of relevant theoretical base
Major theoretical contributions are critically evaluated
Contemporary standing of issues is discussed through Journal article review
A summary of main themes/issues of the review are provided
(Indicative mark = out of 20)
29 Research Methodology and Methods
Awareness of different research methodologies and consistent with the literature review
Consistent and appropriate research methods, data collection and analysis justified
Practical details of the conduct of the research are explained
Limitations of research methods, bias and ethical issues recognized, acknowledged and
addressed. (Failure to address the requirements of UNN Ethics Guidelines in the process of
data collection could result in students being penalised.)
(Indicative mark = out of 15)
Findings, Analysis and Discussion
Rigorous application of relevant research techniques adopted above
Critical analysis of findings against relevant theory identified in the literature review
Discussion and evaluation of findings
(Indicative mark = out of 20)
Synthesis, Conclusions and Implications
How the findings relate to the body of knowledge presented in the literature review
Appropriate conclusions are drawn from and supported by findings presented
Conclusions are related back to the stated research question/objectives
Issues of bias/limitations of the whole dissertation are identified and critically reviewed
Implications for future research are identified and discussed
Inclusion of reflective learning statement in an appendix
(Indicative mark = out of 20)
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