1. Oscail Postgraduate Assignment Grading Scheme
Criteria
70%+ First Class
Honours
60-69% Second
Class Honours
40-59% Pass
<40
Organisation
(10%)
An exceptionally well
planned and logical
structure which
develops the
discussion in a
clearly defined
framework
A well planned and
organised study, a
clearly discerned line
of argument.
Satisfactory
organisation
Lacking an
appropriate
organisational
framework
Presentation
(10 %)
Skilful and exact use
of language, high
quality presentation,
and accurate
applications of
academic
conventions
Well presented,
fluent, readable and
accurate
Appropriately
presented,
accuracy of
language
satisfactory,
academic
conventions
complied with
adequately.
Presentation
and expression
not of a
minimum
acceptable
standard.
Relevance
(35 %)
Exceptional ability to
link relevant
theoretical
knowledge to the
project. Intelligent
linking to knowledge
of organisations,
their context, and
how they are
managed
Skilful identification,
understanding and
development of key
elements, themes
and issues in relation
to the topic.
Evidence of critical
and creative
thinking. Correct and
logical conclusions
drawn.
Skilled selection and
synthesis of reading
materials drawn from
a wide range of
sources including
critical evaluation of
and appropriate
quotations from this
material.
Makes good use of
professional
knowledge of
organisations and
links this well to the
project. Good linkage
of theory with
practice.
Satisfactory
application of
professional and
personal
experience
relevant to the
study.
Satisfactory link
between theory
and practice.
Satisfactory
appraisal and
understanding of
important
elements,
themes and
issues in relation
to the topic.
Tendency to
include
irrelevant
material
Use of sufficient
range of sources
Incomplete
breadth of
readings of
relevant
literature
Analysis
(35%)
References
(10%)
Well developed
interpretation and
understanding of
essential elements,
themes and issues in
relation to the topic,
drawing correct and
logical conclusions.
Good selection and
critical interpretation
of a range of
appropriate readings
demonstrating
familiarity with key
texts and articles.
1
Lacks depth of
investigation
and analysis.
Difficulty
relating theory
to practice