Assessment Rubric: ONLED06 Research Proposal Assessment 3

Grade Boundaries % 0 1-29% 30-39% 40 – 49% 50 – 59% 60 – 69% 70 – 79% 80 – 90% 90-100% Total

Learning outcome: Unsatisfactory Minimum critical Satisfactory critical Fairly good critical Good critical Excellent critical Exceptional critical Outstanding critical
critical analysis of analysis of research analysis of research reflection analysis reflection analysis reflection analysis reflection analysis reflection analysis
Demonstrate a research methodologies and methodologies and
methods in the
of research
methodologies and
of research
methodologies and
of research
methodologies and
of research
methodologies and
of research
methodologies and
methodologies and methods in the
critical approach methods in the Social Sciences.
Social Sciences. methods in the methods in the methods in the methods in the methods in the
Social Sciences. Social Sciences. Social Sciences. Social Sciences. Social Sciences.
to research Social Sciences.
Does not meet the Minimum Some basic Reasonable Good systematic Excellent systematic Exceptional Outstanding
methodologies learning outcome systematic systematic systematic understanding of understanding of systematic systematic
and methods in and criteria to pass understanding of understanding of understanding of research research understanding of understanding of
the assignment research research research methodologies and methodologies and research research
the Social methodologies and methodologies and methodologies and methods in the methods in the methodologies and methodologies and
Sciences methods in the methods in the methods in the Social Sciences, Social Sciences, methods in the methods in the
Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Sciences, supported by a critical awareness of Social Sciences, with Social Sciences, with
supported by supported by basic supported by a good range of current issues and critical awareness of critical awareness of
Non-submission

minimum research. research range of research. research. insights supported current issues and current issues and
by an excellent insights supported insights supported
range of research. by an exceptional by an outstanding
range of research. range of research.
Lacks critical Limited critical Some critical Good critical Excellent critical Exceptional critical Outstanding critical
evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation,
creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and
original application original application original application original application original application original application original application
of knowledge. Little of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge.
to no evidence of Limited evidence of Some evidence of Good evidence of Substantial Extensive evidence Unprecedented
autonomy in autonomy in autonomy in autonomy in evidence of of autonomy in evidence of
planning and planning and planning and planning and autonomy in planning and autonomy in
organisation of organisation of organisation of organisation of planning and organisation of planning and
work. work. work. work. organisation of work. organisation of
Ideas are poorly Limited Fairly good Good work. Exceptional work.
communicated. communication of communication of communication of Excellent communication of Outstanding
ideas. ideas. ideas. communication of ideas. communication of
ideas. ideas.

Comments
Grade Boundaries % 0 1-29% 30-39% 40 – 49% 50 – 59% 60 – 69% 70 – 79% 80 – 90% 90-100% Total

Learning outcome: Unsatisfactory Minimum research Satisfactory Fairly good research Good research Excellent research Exceptional Outstanding
research proposal proposal document research proposal proposal document proposal document proposal document research proposal research proposal
Prepare a document with with minimum document with
satisfactory critical
with fairly good
critical awareness of
with good critical
awareness of key
with excellent
critical awareness of
document with
exceptional critical
document with
outstanding critical
unsatisfactory critical awareness of
research critical awareness of key research
awareness of key key research research questions key research awareness of key awareness of key
research questions questions that that relate to own questions that research questions research questions
proposal key research questions that that relate to own relate to own area area of practice. relate to own area that relate to own that relate to own
questions that relate to own area area of practice. of practice. of practice. area of practice. area of practice.
document that relate to own area of practice.
demonstrates a of practice.
Does not meet the Minimum Some basic Reasonable Good systematic Excellent systematic Exceptional Outstanding
critical learning outcome systematic systematic systematic understanding of understanding of systematic systematic
awareness of the and criteria to pass understanding of understanding of understanding of appropriate appropriate understanding of understanding of
the assignment appropriate appropriate appropriate methods for chosen methods for chosen appropriate appropriate
key research
methods for chosen methods for chosen methods for chosen research paradigm, research paradigm, methods for chosen methods for chosen
questions that research paradigm, research paradigm, research paradigm, supported by a critical awareness of research paradigm, research paradigm,
Non-submission

relate to their supported by supported by basic supported by a good range of current issues and with critical with critical
minimum research. research range of research. research. insights supported awareness of awareness of
own area of by an excellent current issues and current issues and
practice in range of research. insights supported insights supported
by an exceptional by an outstanding
Education, using range of research. range of research.
appropriate Lacks critical Limited critical Some critical Good critical Excellent critical Exceptional critical Outstanding critical
evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation, evaluation,
methods for your creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and creativity and
original application original application original application original application original application original application original application
chosen research of knowledge. Little of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge. of knowledge.
paradigm. to no evidence of
autonomy in
Limited evidence of
autonomy in
Some evidence of
autonomy in
Good evidence of
autonomy in
Substantial
evidence of
Extensive evidence
of autonomy in
Unprecedented
evidence of
planning and planning and planning and planning and autonomy in planning and autonomy in
organisation of organisation of organisation of organisation of planning and organisation of planning and
work. work. work. work. organisation of work. organisation of
Ideas are poorly Limited Fairly good Good work. Exceptional work.
communicated. communication of communication of communication of Excellent communication of Outstanding
ideas. ideas. ideas. communication of ideas. communication of
ideas. ideas.

Comments
Criteria for the Award of Marks and Grades at Level 7
% Criteria
Outstanding: Outstanding systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the forefront of
the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of techniques applicable to research
and advanced scholarship. Application of knowledge is original with outstanding practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry
are used to create and interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work evidences outstanding critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. There is
evidence of outstanding systematic and creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data. Outstanding
communication of conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Outstanding self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with evidence of an outstanding ability to advance personal knowledge and
understanding and to develop new skills at a high level.
90-100

An outstanding display of the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making
and independent learning for continued professional development.
Exceptional: In most areas, the qualities required for the grade above are displayed, though there may be negligible errors.
80-90
Distinction

Excellent: In most areas, the qualities required for the grade above are displayed. There may be negligible errors and some minor inaccuracies/omissions.
70-79
 % Criteria
Very Good: Very good systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the forefront of the
academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work demonstrates a very good knowledge of techniques applicable to research and
advanced scholarship. Application of knowledge is original with very good practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are
used to create and interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work evidences very good critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. There is
evidence of very good systematic and creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data. Very good
communication of conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Very good self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with evidence of a very good ability to advance personal knowledge and understanding
and to develop new skills at a high level.
60-69

A very good display of the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making and
independent learning for continued professional development.
Fairly Good: Fairly good systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the forefront of the
academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work demonstrates a fairly good knowledge of techniques applicable to research and
advanced scholarship. Application of knowledge is original with fairly good practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are
used to create and interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work evidences fairly good critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. There is
evidence of fairly good systematic and creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data. Fairly good
communication of conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Fairly good self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with evidence of a fairly good ability to advance personal knowledge and understanding
and to develop new skills at a high level.
50-59
Pass

A fairly good display of the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making
and independent learning for continued professional development.
 % Criteria
Satisfactory: Satisfactory systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the forefront of
the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of techniques applicable to research and
advanced scholarship. Application of knowledge is original with satisfactory practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are
used to create and interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work evidences satisfactory critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. There is
evidence of satisfactory systematic and creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data. Satisfactory
communication of conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Satisfactory self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with evidence of a satisfactory ability to advance personal knowledge and understanding
and to develop new skills at a high level.
40-49

A satisfactory display of the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making
and independent learning for continued professional development.
Marginal Refer/Fail: Some systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the forefront of
the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work demonstrates some knowledge of techniques applicable to research and
advanced scholarship. Application of knowledge is original with some practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to
create and interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work evidences limited critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. There is some
evidence of systematic and creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data. Limited communication of
conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with evidence of a limited ability to advance personal knowledge and understanding and to
Refer/Fail

develop new skills at a high level.

A limited display of the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making and
independent learning for continued professional development.(Compensation is possible within regulations of board for undergraduate & postgraduate level).
% Criteria
Refer/Fail: Minimal systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the forefront of the
academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work demonstrates minimal knowledge of techniques applicable to research and advanced
scholarship. Application of knowledge is original with minimal practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create
and interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work evidences minimal critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. Evidence of
systematic and creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data is lacking. Limited communication of
conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Minimal self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with evidence of a limited ability to advance personal knowledge and understanding and to
develop new skills at a high level.
30-34

Minimal display of the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making and
independent learning for continued professional development.
Clear Refer/Fail: Unsatisfactory systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, informed by the
forefront of the academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice. The work lacks knowledge of techniques applicable to research and advanced
scholarship. Application of knowledge is unoriginal without practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and
interpret knowledge in the subject discipline.

Work lacks critical evaluation of current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies to propose new hypotheses if appropriate. Evidence of systematic and
creative management of complex issues to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data is insufficient. Poor communication of conclusions to
specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Inadequate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems with little to no ability to advance personal knowledge and understanding and to develop
new skills at a high level.

Work does not display the qualities and transferable skills needed for employment that require initiative and personal responsibility, complex decision-making
1-29

and independent learning for continued professional development.

Refer/Fail: Non-submission
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