Marking Criteria Formative Summative Assignments-1

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M LEVEL MARKING CRITERIA ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

Student Number: P49210 Formative Assignment

DISTINCTION70% and above

PASS69-60%

PASS59-50%

REFER/FAIL49% and below

PRESENTATION AND PRODUCT

The work is presented in concise andimaginative manner and finished to ahigh level of accuracy. The style ofpresentation engages the reader andenhances the nature of the work.

The work is clearly structured,including concise purpose,summaries and overviewstatements.Referencing and cross referencing isaccurate and accessible. All materialis valid and relevant and presentedcoherently and logically.

The work is organised andpresented in an appropriateacademic style, making the purposeand conclusions clear. Mostmaterial included is relevant andpresented in a way that guides thereader/observer. Referencing andcross referencing is largelyaccurate.

The work fails to engage thereader due to poor organisation,lack of an overall structure, poortechnical writing skills and/or alack of a clearly defined purpose.Referencing and/or crossreferencing is inadequate.Excessive or irrelevant materialsdetract from the focus of thework.

Feedback:KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PERCEPTION

Demonstrates great breadth and depthof knowledge in a complex orspecialised area, recognising the limitsof the current knowledge base andpractice/craft. Theoretical andcomplex work is well integrated with anin-depth understanding of practice.Key texts are utilised and analysedeffectively.

Demonstrates an effective balancebetween breadth and depth ofknowledge. Relevant issues arebroached, with complex theoreticalconcepts recognised and consideredalongside practice issues. Key textsare incorporated into arguments inan effective manner.

Demonstrates a sound knowledgebase of the topic area,encompassing both the breadth anddepth of current knowledge. Keytexts are recognised. There is clearunderstanding of relevant issues,with links between theory andpractice fully explored.

The work shows only a superficialknowledge base and/or fails torecognise current thinking on thetopic. The work does not conveyunderstanding of the majortheoretical and practice relatedissues relevant to the topic. Keyreferences are omitted andliterature presented is sparse andnot current.

Feedback:DIVERSITY

The work demonstrates a deepappreciation of the diversity of peopleencountered in health and social care.

A range of perspectives is exploredwith understanding and respect.Diversity is portrayed as a source of

Diversity is accepted as a realitywithin which judgements anddecisions are made. Perspectives

The work presents the views ofthe author only with no apparentconsideration of other


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Issues of social justice, discriminationand inequality are sensitively andrealistically explored.

richness. Explicit mention is madeof the specific challenges faced bydifferent groups as a result of theirdisability/culture/age/genderexperience/educational opportunities

other than that of the author arerecognised and explored.Value judgements includeconsideration of issues of equityand social justice

perspectives. Evidence of lack ofrespect and/or discrimination withrespect to different groups e.g. onthe basis of culture/age/race,gender, ability/disability,professional identity.

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CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND JUDGEMENT

Contains clear and authoritativecritique across a full range of views,theories and practice issues related tothe topic. Sound and evaluativecomment is applied to theoretical andapplied concepts

Provides consistent critical analysisof a full range of views, theories andpractice issues related to the topic.Recognises strengths andlimitations. Comments on theoreticaland applied areas are consistentlyevaluative in nature

Shows an ability to enquire into arange of complex issues,recognising similarities andcontradictions between differentviewpoints and theoretical models.Work of others is accurately andsensitively assessed and evaluated,with a concise summary presented.

Shows an inability to dissectideas, theories and practiceissues of others in a rationalmanner. Work is descriptive andfails to address controversial ordebatable viewpoints. Little or noevidence of assessment andevaluative comment is given.The reader is left with a sense of

not knowing what the author istrying to say.

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CREATIVITY

Demonstrates novel and effectiveapproaches to generating ideas,defining and solving problems, and/ordeveloping action plans and strategies.Takes full account of the complexity ofknowledge in relation to the topic area.Conclusions are a precise reflection of

key issues

Convincing evidence is given forfresh, imaginative and realistic waysof approaching problems andanswering fundamental questions inrelation to the topic. Explores thetopic area with fluency, takingaccount of significant knowledge.

Conclusions reflect the key issues

Develops ideas which are relevant,useful and acceptable in relation tothe topic. Explores alternativeunderstandings and approaches.Conclusions take account of theimportant issues

There is little or no evidence ofthe development of ideas inrelation to the topic area.Work presents only a narrowrange of views.Conclusions are not reflective ofthe content

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EVIDENCE OF LEARNING

Shows high levels of confidence andindependence in initiating, conducting

Shows independence in initiating,conducting and evaluating own work.

Shows responsibility for planning,conducting and evaluating own

Is highly dependent on tutorguidance when planning and


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and evaluating own work. Effectivelyjudges own abilities and work withconfidence and independence. Usesreflection to demonstrate clear andcomprehensive evidence of significantlearning and application of new

insights

Judges own work with accuracy andsensitivity and confidence. Usesreflection to demonstrate clear andthorough evidence of significantlearning and/or application topractice in relation to the topic area.

work. Demonstrates clear insightsinto the strengths and limitations ofown abilities and work.Demonstrates development oflearning in relation to the topic area.The reader has a clear sense that

the author is reflecting upon anddriving forward ownpersonal/professional development.

managing own work. Lacksconfidence and/or realisticawareness of own abilities. Thereis little or no evidence ofreflection and learning in relationto the topic area.

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M LEVEL MARKING CRITERIA ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

Student Number: P49210 Summative Assignment

DISTINCTION70% and above PASS69-60% PASS59-50% REFER/FAIL49% and below

PRESENTATION AND PRODUCT: MARKS AVAILABLE16. MARKS AWARDED

The work is presented in concise andimaginative manner and finished to ahigh level of accuracy. The style ofpresentation engages the reader andenhances the nature of the work.

The work is clearly structured,including concise purpose,summaries and overviewstatements.Referencing and cross referencing isaccurate and accessible. All materialis valid and relevant and presentedcoherently and logically.

The work is organised andpresented in an appropriateacademic style, making the purposeand conclusions clear. Mostmaterial included is relevant andpresented in a way that guides thereader/observer. Referencing andcross referencing is largelyaccurate.

The work fails to engage thereader due to poor organisation,lack of an overall structure, poortechnical writing skills and/or alack of a clearly defined purpose.Referencing and/or crossreferencing is inadequate.Excessive or irrelevant materialsdetract from the focus of the

work.Feedback:

KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PERCEPTION: MARKS AVAILABLE17. MARKS AWARDED

Demonstrates great breadth and depthof knowledge in a complex orspecialised area, recognising the limitsof the current knowledge base andpractice/craft. Theoretical andcomplex work is well integrated with anin-depth understanding of practice.Key texts are utilised and analysedeffectively.

Demonstrates an effective balancebetween breadth and depth ofknowledge. Relevant issues arebroached, with complex theoreticalconcepts recognised and consideredalongside practice issues. Key textsare incorporated into arguments inan effective manner.

Demonstrates a sound knowledgebase of the topic area,encompassing both the breadth anddepth of current knowledge. Keytexts are recognised. There is clearunderstanding of relevant issues,with links between theory andpractice fully explored.

The work shows only a superficialknowledge base and/or fails torecognise current thinking on thetopic. The work does not conveyunderstanding of the majortheoretical and practice relatedissues relevant to the topic. Keyreferences are omitted andliterature presented is sparse andnot current.

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DIVERSITY: MARKS AVAILABLE16. MARKS AWARDED


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The work demonstrates a deepappreciation of the diversity of peopleencountered in health and social care.Issues of social justice, discriminationand inequality are sensitively andrealistically explored.

A range of perspectives is exploredwith understanding and respect.Diversity is portrayed as a source ofrichness. Explicit mention is madeof the specific challenges faced bydifferent groups as a result of theirdisability/culture/age/genderexperience/educational opportunities

Diversity is accepted as a realitywithin which judgements anddecisions are made. Perspectivesother than that of the author arerecognised and explored.Value judgements includeconsideration of issues of equityand social justice

The work presents the views ofthe author only with no apparentconsideration of otherperspectives. Evidence of lack ofrespect and/or discrimination withrespect to different groups e.g. onthe basis of culture/age/race,gender, ability/disability,professional identity.

Feedback:

CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND JUDGEMENT: MARKS AVAILABLE17. MARKS AWARDED

Contains clear and authoritativecritique across a full range of views,theories and practice issues related tothe topic. Sound and evaluativecomment is applied to theoretical and

applied concepts

Provides consistent critical analysisof a full range of views, theories andpractice issues related to the topic.Recognises strengths andlimitations. Comments on theoretical

and applied areas are consistentlyevaluative in nature

Shows an ability to enquire into arange of complex issues,recognising similarities andcontradictions between differentviewpoints and theoretical models.

Work of others is accurately andsensitively assessed and evaluated,with a concise summary presented.

Shows an inability to dissectideas, theories and practiceissues of others in a rationalmanner. Work is descriptive andfails to address controversial or

debatable viewpoints. Little or noevidence of assessment andevaluative comment is given.The reader is left with a sense ofnot knowing what the author istrying to say.

Feedback:

CREATIVITY: MARKS AVAILABLE17. MARKS AWARDED

Demonstrates novel and effectiveapproaches to generating ideas,

defining and solving problems, and/ordeveloping action plans and strategies.Takes full account of the complexity ofknowledge in relation to the topic area.Conclusions are a precise reflection ofkey issues

Convincing evidence is given forfresh, imaginative and realistic ways

of approaching problems andanswering fundamental questions inrelation to the topic. Explores thetopic area with fluency, takingaccount of significant knowledge.Conclusions reflect the key issues

Develops ideas which are relevant,useful and acceptable in relation to

the topic. Explores alternativeunderstandings and approaches.Conclusions take account of theimportant issues

There is little or no evidence ofthe development of ideas in

relation to the topic area.Work presents only a narrowrange of views.Conclusions are not reflective ofthe content


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EVIDENCE OF LEARNING: MARKS AVAILABLE17. MARKS AWARDED

Shows high levels of confidence and

independence in initiating, conductingand evaluating own work. Effectivelyjudges own abilities and work withconfidence and independence. Usesreflection to demonstrate clear andcomprehensive evidence of significantlearning and application of newinsights

Shows independence in initiating,

conducting and evaluating own work.Judges own work with accuracy andsensitivity and confidence. Usesreflection to demonstrate clear andthorough evidence of significantlearning and/or application topractice in relation to the topic area.

Shows responsibility for planning,

conducting and evaluating ownwork. Demonstrates clear insightsinto the strengths and limitations ofown abilities and work.Demonstrates development oflearning in relation to the topic area.The reader has a clear sense thatthe author is reflecting upon anddriving forward ownpersonal/professional development.

Is highly dependent on tutor

guidance when planning andmanaging own work. Lacksconfidence and/or realisticawareness of own abilities. Thereis little or no evidence ofreflection and learning in relationto the topic area.

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