Posted: May 25th, 2015

Can global environmental problems be resolved within the current framework of the Global Political Economy?

Research Essay Marking Criteria and Advice

‘Argument and Structure’ and ‘Scope and Depth of Treatment’ are considered more important than ‘Presentation’ (which is still important). Generally, the first two headings will be of roughly equal importance and each weight about twice as heavily as ‘Presentation’ in the determination of your overall result.

MARKING CRITERIA

What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment
Argument and Structure
Topic Definition Is the topic well defined and justified?
Argument/Analysis Is there logical and coherent development of the argument/analysis?
Evidence Is the evidence relevant to the thesis and argument?
Conclusion Does it Draw the essay together, linking, the thesis, argument and evidence?
Scope And Depth Of Treatment
Bibliography Is it of high quality showing evidence of wide research, extending well beyond the sources
provided in subject materials?
Utilisation of Sources Are sources are cleverly used to support the thesis and argument? Is there constant incorporation of primary sources?
Originality Is there original and creative synthesis of materials?
Comprehension of the Unit Material Does the essay display a clear understanding of the issues involved?
Presentation
Language and writing style Is the essay fluent and literate?
Proof-reading, Spelling, grammar and paragraphing Is this of a high standard?
Reference System Is there excellent support for the text and does the referencing conform exactly to recommended style?
Length Is the essay within set limits?

 

Note: The Study support website provides some very helpful advice and tools to address the marking criteria.

A word on sources.

The aim of a research essay is to go beyond the reading guide, and as such you are required to use your library skills to find readings on and outside the list. Essays that rely on only a few sources will lose marks. It is vital to reference throughout your essay; that is, the sources for ALL your ideas and information, in addition to quotations. This is crucial in order to assess the quality of your work.

 

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