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Marking guidelines
Examination timetables for written examination papers are now available from the Examination Schools website.
SAME marking conventions
Independent double marking applies in all cases, with selective referrals to and checking by external examiners.
Generic Criteria for the Assessment of ISCA coursework/Dissertations and Timed Written Exams
These marking conventions have been developed to offer guidance to students on the criteria examiners will be using in judging assessed work. They are also intended to guide examiners in identifying the appropriate mark for the work being assessed. Candidates are reminded to consult relevant course handbooks and Exam Regulations (‘the grey book’) for guidance on the presentation and submission of assessed coursework.
Descriptor | Marks Range | Criteria |
Distinction |
80+
| Is awarded for work of exceptional quality based on a comprehensive knowledge of the chosen topic, a sustained high level of critical analysis combined with a genuine originality of approach. The essay or dissertation will be tightly argued, meticulously organised, extremely well documented and will approach, in principle, publishable standard. |
75
70 | Is awarded when candidates show evidence of extensive relevant reading, a significant grasp of current major issues in the field and offer an original approach to their chosen topic. This knowledge will have been reviewed critically and with sufficient insight to challenge received ideas. The arguments will be clearly and persuasively put. | |
Pass
| 69
High Pass
63 | Is awarded when candidates show consistency and fluency in discussing and evaluating evidence and theories from a wide range of sources. They will demonstrate an ability to relate this reading to their chosen topic and will clearly have understood and assimilated the relevant literature. The argument will be clear and well structured. The examples will be pertinent and at the higher end of the class go well beyond standard or predictable cases |
62
Borderline High Pass/Pass
58 | Is awarded when there is clear evidence of knowledge and understanding but where ideas, critical comment or methodology are under-developed or oversimplified. There may be room for significant improvement in the clarity and structure of the argument and although there will be appropriate reference to relevant reading, this may not be sufficiently extensive. Some irrelevancy may be present. | |
57
Pass
50 | This is a pass. It is awarded for work that exhibits some knowledge of the chosen topic, but displays weaknesses of understanding and thoroughness. Arguments will be weakly structured and important information and references may be lacking. There may be a considerable proportion that is irrelevant, or otherwise fails to directly address the question.
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Fail
| 49
1 | This indicates a fail. It is awarded to work that is seriously flawed, displaying a lack of awareness of essential texts and incoherent arguments. The research involved may be poorly organised and inadequately discussed, offering a fundamentally inadequate response to the chosen topic. Large parts of the answer may be irrelevant |
0 | Work not submitted. Fail. |
For the consequences of overall marks for progression, please see the Departmental Handbook.
Theses and coursework: one mark will be deducted for every 100 words in excess of statutory word limits. Unless otherwise stated in the Examination Regulations, word limits are deemed to apply to the text and footnotes or endnotes, but not to the bibliography, any appendixes or glossaries, or to the front matter (title page, contents page, etc.). In the case of MSc and MPhil theses, the word count should be stated on the front cover.
- Koyasan, Japan (David Gellner)
