MA marking criteria
MA marking criteria for Research Presentation
These marking criteria are to be used by both staff panels and audience assessors and should be read in conjunction with the advice given to students about the nature and purpose of the prescribed tasks in the module descriptions.
Content
Distinction
70+
A sophisticated and critically aware presentation that explores the methodological issues around the source material in an informed and perceptive way. Identifies a set of ambitious, independent research questions.
Merit
60-69
A carefully explained and clear presentation that conveys a good sense of the sources used and the methodological issues around them, with some critical engagement. Identifies a set of coherent research questions relevant to the topic.
Pass
50-59
A coherent presentation but with some omissions or lack of clarity in the presentation of concepts and ideas and a lack of critical engagement. Identifies a set of research questions but these may be more limited in ambition or relevance.
Fail
30-49
A descriptive list of sources, with little defined structure or analysis. There may be errors or material included may be irrelevant to the topic.
1-29
Rambling and unstructured.
0
Indicates work either not submitted or unworthy of marking.
Communication
Distinction
70+
Uses very effective ways of conveying information, concepts and ideas. Communicates difficult or abstruse ideas in a clear and intelligible way and responds to questions in a perceptive and interesting way.
Merit
60-69
Effective in conveying information, ideas, and concepts to the audience. Responds to questions directly in a coherent and informed manner.
Pass
50-59
Conveys information and some ideas to the audience. Responses to questions are clear and coherent but limited.
Fail
30-49
The presentation is confused or hard to follow. Provides only basic or incomplete answers to questions.
1-29
Muddled and difficult to follow. Answers to questions are irrelevant or flippant.
0
Indicates work either not submitted or unworthy of marking.