SUR520

Marking Frame

2011-12

Mark
(Out of 100)

Element

Assessing the Student's ability to...

Research Proposal
(First marker only)

Justify their research in the context of their professional and personal development.
Provide a rationale for their chosen research topic.
Define the parameters of their research.
Specify the research aim and objectives.
Identify potential types of data analysis appropriate to their research.
Determine if there is a need for risk assessment and ethics forms to be completed.

Unacceptable Work

Overcome problems and show initiative.

Manage time and all other resources.
Engage appropriately with supervisor.
Meet submission deadlines for draft chapters.
Maintain a Dissertation Supervision Diary.

Adequate Work

40 49

Write a quality abstract of their research to academic standards.

Summarise their dissertation.
Justify the appropriateness of their research aim and objectives

10

Acceptable Work

50 - 59

25

Good Quality Work

60-69

Show their understanding of appropriate research methodologies.

Select appropriate research methods, discuss their suitability.
Justify the approach they intend to adopt in order to analyse their research data.

10

Excellent Work

70-79

Logically and clearly present structured data analysis, using relevant computer software.
Validate key findings of primary research.
Analyse and cross-analyse primary research data.
Discuss key findings through comparison and interpreting of primary and secondary data.

25

Outstanding Work

80-100

10

100

Management and Practice

(First Marker Only)

Introduction

Literature Review

Research Methodology

Data Analysis and Discussion

Conclusions

Style and Structure

Oral Presentation

Identify reliable and relevant secondary and primary sources of information in their literature review.
Present evidence of up-to-date reading and integration of supplementary sources.
Critically evaluate the work of others and relate it to their own research aim and objectives.
Adopt and correctly use Harvard referencing style.

Illustrate the extent to which they have accomplished the aim and objectives of their research.
Propose sound conclusions drawn from their research findings.
Identify any relevant limitations experienced in the conduct of their research.
Present valid recommendations for future research.
Write in a clear and succinct style.
Use grammar correctly and spell accurately.
Make good use of appendices.
Plan and deliver a verbal and visual presentation of their research findings.
Total

Module Coordinator: Ciaran McAleenan

Weighting

Mark Obtained
Marking Guide

0 - 39

Submission Date: 18th April 2012