8/9/2019 Masters Essay Assignment Form

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MASTERS LEVEL ASSESSMENT FORM - Essays

Please hand in ALL THREE sheets of this form with your assignment(Blue copy retained by Module Leader, Pink copy returned to student, Yellow copy remains with assignment)

Course: AG CM/FM EAMName(s):

GIS PMC SBE WEM

Full-time / Part time

Module Code: Full Essay Title:

Date handed in: Submission deadline: Semester: 1 2

Declaration:  This is entirely my own work Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………

To be completed ( ) by assessor where appropriate: Comments

Organisation and Content  A B C D E F

Excellent structure and organisation Poor structure, components missing/inadequate

In-depth understanding of topic/task Limited/poor understanding of topic/task

Excellent introduction/conclusions Poor introduction/conclusions

Assignment focussed on the question set Large sections of assignment irrelevant

Analytical treatment of subject Largely descriptive treatment of subject

Logical, persuasive and innovative arguments Argument weak, illogical or biased

Excellent use of illustrative examples Little/poor use of illustrative examples

Excellent range/number of sources Limited range/number of sources

Critical evaluation and use of sources Sources not evaluated critically into argument

Presentation and style 

Legible, neatly presented Difficult to read, untidy

Excellent clarity of expression/written style Ideas poorly expressed, clumsy style

Correct reference to figures/tables Incorrect reference to figures/tables

Minimal factual/textual errors Frequent factual/textual errors

Citation and referencing 

Correct/sufficient citation of sources in text Incorrect/insufficient citation in text

Correct/complete reference list Incorrect reference format/incomplete list

Additional comments:

% Grade Late mark

Assessor's signature: …………………………………………………………………

Note: (1) The above marking profile is for guidance only and is not indicative of your final mark. (2) The minimum aggregate mark for a pass on a module is 50%, subject to passing each assessedcomponent with a mark above a threshold of 40%. (3) Coursework submitted after the due deadline is deemed late and is subject to a mark of 0 % unless an extension to deadline has been approved

 by your Course Leader. If an extension has been granted, the pink copy of the completed Extension to Deadline form should be stapled to the work when submitted. If no extension has been granted,the tutor assessing the work will insert a grade of 0% and, for information, indicate the true merit of the assignment. (4) If appropriate, mitigating circumstances should be submitted in writing on the

appropriate form with documented evidence to the Course Leader for subsequent consideration at the MSc Area Examination Boards.