DASC20014 Assessment Criteria

Criterion

1st Class Standard

Upper 2nd Class

Standard

Lower 2nd Class

Standard

Subject analysis

All material highly

relevant

Very little irrelevant or

repetitive material

Little irrelevant or
repetitive material

Logical development

Ideas clearly marshalled

into a clear, cohesive,
logical argument

Very few logical errors,

well organised
argument

Critical analysis

Excellent critical
analysis of literature
used

Competent critical
analysis

A few logical errors, some

lack of organisation of
argument
Critical analysis
competent overall, may
be incomplete or lacking
clarity in a few areas

Justification of
argument

Convincing, with
excellent use of
supporting evidence

Generally convincing,
with good use of
supporting evidence

Reflection upon
theory/practice
integration

Conclusions and
recommendations

Overall presentation

Use of references

Reference listing

3rd Class / Pass

Significant quantity of
irrelevant or repetitive
material
Significant number of
logical errors, organisation
of argument inconsistent

Unsatisfactory
Much irrelevant or
repetitive material
Disorganised, many
logical errors,
confusing to read

Critical analysis present but

incomplete or lacking clarity

Little critical analysis,

or lacking depth

Convincing overall,
supporting evidence
provided

Supporting evidence
provided for most points,
yet not always convincing

Unconvincing
argument, little or no
supporting evidence
provided

Comprehensive
integration of theory
and practice

Some opportunity to
integrate theory and
practice missed

Substantial opportunity to
integrate theory and
practice missed

Limited or poor
integration of theory
and practice

Conclusions complete,
clear and realistic
recommendations

Conclusions slightly
incomplete, a few
recommendations
confused or unrealistic

Some conclusions and

recommendations
incomplete, confused or
unrealistic

Erroneous or limited
conclusions with poor
or seriously flawed
recommendations

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Generally satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Excellent and skilful use

of highly relevant
references which
contribute to the quality
of the argument
Excellent

Correct and effective

use of relevant
references which
contribute to the quality
of the argument

Correct use of relevant

references, but not
always used to best effect

Limited yet correct use of

relevant references, not
used to best effect

Incorrect use of
references, references
of limited relevance to
the argument, few
appropriate references

Very good

Good

Some weaknesses

Significant weaknesses

Theory and practice

well integrated,
resulting in excellent
argument
Clear, relevant and
valid conclusions
derived, which draw
work together resulting
in valid and realistic
recommendations

Note: A serious weakness on any of the criteria will place the work below pass standard. For pass level work a compensatory approach will
be used to establish a percentage mark. There must be no significant weakness on any of the criteria for a first class grade to be achieved.