Exemplary or excellent performance: Strong evidence of original and concerted
thinking; excellent organisation; demonstrated capacity to analyse and
synthesise relevant information; outstanding grasp of subject matter with ability
to provide sound critical evaluation; evidence of careful and precise listening in
class, reading of texts, identification and use of resources; ability to relate
theory to practice and put ideas into action; firm grasp and fluent use of relevant
concepts; careful courteous consideration of ideas of others; clear, concise,
grammatically and stylistically sound writing.
Very good performance: Clear and competent use of ideas and methods
presented and discussed in class, background reading, and associated resources;
appropriate use of relevant concepts; good organisation; sound critical
evaluation; connections with wider issues; courtesy in dealing with others’ ideas
and opinions; good quality writing (i.e., clarity of expression largely good,
basically sound grammatically, meanings clear).
Good performance: Some basic grasp of key concepts and issues; relevant and
appropriate analyses and discussions; adequate organisation; readings and
resources sensibly incorporated into assignments; sensible and relevant
discussions; courtesy in dealing with others’ ideas and opinions; reasonably
good and understandable expression of ideas.
Marginal performance: Not much evidence of having assimilated something of
relevance to the course. Limited grasp of concepts being discussed; divergence
from main points to peripherally or superficially related items; largely dealing
with somewhat related, anecdotal or concrete examples rather than with any
relevant principles and ideas; largely descriptive writing with very little analysis
or reflection; poorly organised; problems with clarity of expression.

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