M22319 / M33098 Numerical Skills & Economics Assessment Coursework | UOP

Assessment Criteria: Inclusion of multiple elements beyond those required, demonstrating a mastery of the subject and an ability to engage with advanced concepts in an innovative way.
Work that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• Exceptional level of knowledge and understanding of complex, cutting-edge issues, theories, and principles
• Extensive and original independent thought, demonstrating deep and innovative critical engagement with the subject matter.
• Exceptional synthesis of ideas, critically challenging conventional views or existing knowledge with fresh perspectives or approaches.
• Novel insights or well-substantiated propositions that have the potential for publication.
• Exceptionally well-structured and coherent argumentation, clearly demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexity of the topic and presenting it in a highly accessible manner.
• Extensive use of a wide range of sources, incorporating both foundational and highly specialized materials to support arguments, accurately referenced and deeply integrated into the work.
• The work’s quality is at a level that is publishable or could meet professional standards for dissemination or implementation, potentially pushing the boundaries of the field.
• Excellent communication with clear, concise, and accurate expression that enhances the understanding of complex ideas.

Assessment Criteria: Underpinned by originality and/or novel ideas in thinking and a strong critical appreciation of the topic. No improvement could reasonably be expected.
Work that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• An outstanding level of knowledge and understanding of complex issues, key concepts and principles at the forefront of the discipline
• Outstanding awareness of subject and/or practice
• Outstanding evidence of original, independent and critical thought
• A strong, well-structured argument that is convincing and well supported by an outstanding range of sources and/or evidence
• Pushes the boundaries of existing knowledge
• Evidence of extensive and discriminating reading/use of source material, accurately used in support of the work
• Clearly structured, robust and persuasive arguments, lucidly written, uses clear and accurate expression

Assessment Criteria: Inclusion of elements beyond those required.
Work that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• A very good to excellent level of knowledge and understanding of complex issues, key concepts and principles at the forefront of the discipline
• A very good to excellent awareness of subject and/or practice
• Evidence of original, independent, and critical thought
• A strong, well-structured argument that is convincing and well-supported by a wide range of sources and/or evidence
• Explores the boundaries of existing knowledge
• Evidence of extensive and discriminating reading/use of source material, accurately used in support of the work
• Clearly structured, robust and persuasive arguments, lucidly written, uses clear and accurate expression

Assessment Criteria: Complete with no important omissions.
Work that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• A good or very good level of knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles
• Good or very good awareness of subject and/or practice
• Able to describe and use a range of major concepts, theories and methodologies in a good or very good level of detail
• Strong arguments which offer good analysis of key issues
• Use of a broad/wide range of sources and/or evidence to support work
• May contain some minor errors and/or minor areas for improvement
• Clearly structured, robust and persuasive arguments, lucidly written, uses clear and accurate expression

Assessment Criteria: Addresses the question/assignment. Some omissions.
Work that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• A satisfactory level of knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles
• Sufficient awareness of the subject and/or practice
• Able to describe and use a range of major concepts, theories and methodologies
• Some critical judgement offered
• Arguments offer some analysis of key issues, but they may lack coherence and/or supporting evidence
• Evidence of familiarity with the key sources and/or evidence but may contain questionable interpretation of critical materials
• May contain some errors and/or areas for improvement
• Organisation and clarity of writing are of sufficient standard for the reader to engage easily
• Needs some improvement in one or more areas

Assessment Criteria: Addresses some aspects of question/assignment, but with some important omissions.
Work that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• A minimum threshold level of knowledge and understanding of a more restricted range of issues.
• Demonstrates awareness of the subject but may not fully engage with all aspects of the task.
• Demonstrates limited ability to critically evaluate key concepts or theories, with arguments that may be underdeveloped or simplistic.
• Organisation and clarity are sufficient for the reader to follow most aspects of the work.
• Some familiarity with basic reading material but little evidence of the use of sources and/or evidence, or overreliance on very basic resources

Assessment Criteria: Fails to address much of the question/assignment. Lots of omissions.
Unsatisfactory work e.g. lacks coherent argument, contains major errors, and fails to engage with key concepts; that is typically characterised by evidence of the following:

• Varying degrees of limited level of knowledge and understanding of a restricted range of issues. Poorly conceived and poorly directed to the question/task
• Limited understanding of empirical or theoretical issues but is not able to develop them further
• Limited evidence of argument and/or contains irrelevant or unrelated elements.
• Limited familiarity with basic reading materials and little evidence of the use of sources and/or evidence, or overreliance on very basic resources
• Likely to contain repetition, inconsistencies and/or some major errors
• Organisation and clarity of writing may be limited but will be sufficient for the reader to engage with most aspects of the work
• Needs significant improvement to meet pass threshold at undergraduate level