GRADE

% VALUE

DESCRIPTION

A+

A

A-

23-25

22

20/21

Work of high to exceptionally high quality showing excellent knowledge and understanding of subject matter required in the assignment. Excellent knowledge and use of discipline specific language and theory where relevant. High level of analytical observation, backed with concisely expressed, relevant examples. Relevant literature referenced. High level of creative ability, originality, critical thinking & presentation. Excellent structural and writing skills, within or close to the allocated word limit.

B+

B

B-

19

18

17

Work showing good to strong grasp of subject matter, theory and technical language required in the assignment. A competent level of analytical observation backed by relevant examples. A few areas may not be as strong as others but overall quality competent and all requirements of the assignment completed and understood. Relevant literature referenced where appropriate. Work overall displays competencies in critical thinking, writing and presentation. Close to the word limit specified.

C+

C

C-

15/16

14

13

Work showing knowledge of subject matter and technical language though possibly with a few lapses. May be some misunderstandings or weakness in a few aspects but overall evidence of basic competencies displayed. Observation still containing a degree of analysis although observation or factual material may outweigh analysis at times. Generally competent structural and writing skills, with only occasional lapses in grammar or spelling. Relevant references acknowledged. Evidence of creative ability and critical thinking present but limited at times. Understands and completes all aspects of the assignment as required. May be too far under or over the word limit.

D+

D

12

10/11

Work lacking breadth and depth, with lapses in basic competencies or assignment incomplete. Work may be competently expressed but takes a simple factual approach. Understanding and coverage of material is inadequate. Inaccuracies or misunderstanding of technical terms. At the lower end does not attempt to interpret the material and indicates a need for considerable effort to achieve improvement. May have provided material outside the parameters of the assignment. Considerable lapses in grammar, spelling, structure and clarity. Word limit not met.

D-

0-9

Highly unsatisfactory. Work shows a lack of knowledge about and understanding of the topic. Technical language either not used or inaccurate. Assignment instructions ignored, misunderstood or not met. Irrelevant material supplied which is only factual or based on weak observation. Assignment may be incomplete. Inadequate level of writing skills. Word limit not met.