Issues WRITTEN ASSESSMENT MARKING CRITERIA Generic assessment criteria
Highest learning activities undertaken.
Introduction to concept of sport development and connections with wider society
600 (15%)
Needs assessment/ identification of main issues in Glasgow and theoretical explanations
1250 (25%):
Critical analysis of current sport for development schemes and mechanisms of action
1250 (25%):
Future predictions/recommendations for sport development in Glasgow
900 (20%)
Presentation style (5%) (Spelling and grammar, assignment structure, sub- structure linkage Use of specialised vocabulary)
Referencing (Minimum of 25 not including web refs, 10%) (15%) A. Articulate and well argued showing an accurate interpretation of the specific assessment criteria. Clearly demonstrates critical application of theoretical principles and evaluation of issues. Clear understanding of relevant wider issues with evidence of original thought. Evidence of reading with understanding beyond the course recommendations. Excellent use of language and specialist vocabulary. Excellent referencing in text and in end reference list. Reflect Generalise Theorise
B1. Displays some of the qualities above, but less detailed exploration of the issues under discussion and less certain application of the theoretical principles. Demonstrates the ability to critically analyse and evaluate. Good understanding of relevant wider issues with evidence of some original thought. Evidence of wider reading. Good structure. Effective use of language and specialist vocabulary. Accurate referencing.
A mix of above and below
B2. Satisfactory interpretation of the assessment criteria. In the main, arguments are logical and include evidence of critical analysis and evaluation. Structure satisfactory, but answer lacks focus and less certain of some concepts. Appropriate use of language and specialist vocabulary. Some evidence of wider reading. Few referencing errors. Analyse Explain Relate Apply Discuss Compare and contrast
C. Limited evidence of the ability to critically analyse and evaluate. Demonstrates fair understanding of the specific assessment criteria and main issues. Arguments are weak but can be understood. Acceptable level of written expression. Limited evidence of wider reading. The use of language and specialist vocabulary is weak. Referencing is fair and mainly correct.
A mix of above and below
D. Poor structure and lacking relevance to specific assessment criteria. Descriptive in nature with some major inaccuracies however shows some potential. Referencing is inaccurate with very limited evidence of wider reading. Poor expression. List Describe
E. Fails to address the assessment criteria. Descriptive in nature. Structure not evident. Many major inaccuracies. Little or no referencing; poor expression. Poor presentation. As above and: Paraphrase Identify Name