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Comp60992 - MSC Initial Individual Project Marking Scheme Examiner'S Individual Report Assessment

This document outlines the marking scheme for individual reports submitted as part of the MSc Individual Project course at the University of Manchester School of Computer Science. It includes sections for examiners to independently assess and comment on various aspects of the submitted reports such as the abstract, introduction, background research, research methods, understanding demonstrated, and references. Examiners are asked to assign numeric marks out of 100 to different headings based on their quality and relevance and record any comments on the assessment. Their individual marks are then discussed to determine an agreed upon final mark.

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Comp60992 - MSC Initial Individual Project Marking Scheme Examiner'S Individual Report Assessment

This document outlines the marking scheme for individual reports submitted as part of the MSc Individual Project course at the University of Manchester School of Computer Science. It includes sections for examiners to independently assess and comment on various aspects of the submitted reports such as the abstract, introduction, background research, research methods, understanding demonstrated, and references. Examiners are asked to assign numeric marks out of 100 to different headings based on their quality and relevance and record any comments on the assessment. Their individual marks are then discussed to determine an agreed upon final mark.

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University of Manchester

School of Computer Science


COMP60992 - MSc Initial Individual Project Marking Scheme
EXAMINER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORT ASSESSMENT
Please independently complete parts A, B and C of this sheet. Examiners should then meet to agree the final
marks. Use part D to record the agreed marks.
Do not use this sheet for group projects.

Part A Name of student: ...................................................................


Title of project: ...................................................................
Name of supervisor: ...................................................................
Name of second reader: ...................................................................

Part B: Assessment of Individual Initial Report


Please assign numeric values (out of 100) in the mark column. If the default weight is inappropriate please indicate
a new weight and explain this in your report overleaf.

Heading Mark Weight Weighted


% Mark
Abstract, overview, description and motivation of research question, re- ....... 0.1 .......
search objectives
Introduction. Scope and context of the investigation and problem to be ....... 0.1 .......
solved.
Background. Amount and quality of background research, use of literature ....... 0.2 .......
Research methods. Theory and design: description & understanding of ....... 0.4 .......
topic/problems, awareness and solutions to technical/scientific challenges.
Description, technical quality & expected results of implementation or em-
pirical work, test plan
Understanding. Critical analysis & evaluation, conclusion, summary of ....... 0.1 .......
achievements, reflection, identification of improvements/further work. Pre-
sentation and structure.
References properly used, complete references given & formatting ....... 0.1 .......
Report total (out of 100) .......

Part C: Comments
Please write your comments overleaf or attach as separate document.

Part D: Agreed Overall Individual Report Mark


Please record your agreed marks here.

Mark Examiner’s Signature Date


%
Supervisor’s mark ....... ............................ ...........
Second reader’s mark ....... ............................ ...........
Agreed final mark (out of 100) .......
University of Manchester
School of Computer Science
COMP60992 - MSc Individual Project Marking Scheme
EXAMINER’S INDIVIDUAL REPORT ASSESSMENT

Part C: Comments
This part MUST be completed. Your comments should give justification for the marks overleaf.
Please include comment on the following aspects:
1. How well the student has displayed an understanding of the background to the project.
2. How appropriate the work/research plan is for a 5 month project.
3. How well the student displayed the relevant knowledge and skills at Masters level.
4. The degree of originality shown, commensurate with a 5 month research project.
5. Structuring, literacy, professional presentation of the report.

Examiner’s Comments on Report and Project:

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