Maximum Awarded

Mark Mark
Dissertation Assessment Criteria
Weekly Reflective Diary Submitted? YES / NO N/A N/A
If not submitted – the Dissertation cannot be assessed further
Structure
 Problem identification. 10
 Clarity of objectives and overall structure .
 Appropriateness of selected structure

Methodology
 Evidence of awareness of various methods of research 15
 Appropriateness and correct use of methodology
 Appropriateness and correct use of research techniques

Knowledge of relevant theories/literature

 Knowledge of relevant theories/literature 15
 Application of relevant theories/literature
 Knowledge of current issues/discussion in this field
 Innovative application

Work undertaken and analysis/interpretation of results

 Work undertaken
 Discussion/analysis of results
 Presentation of results and analysis 40
 Ability to deal with research problems
 Rigour of thinking

Recommendations/Conclusions
 Soundness of conclusions 10
 Evidence of areas of research to supplement study
Presentation
 Summary/Abstract
 Clarity of presentation
 Clarity of discussion and analysis 10
 Appropriate use of tables, charts etc
 Use of footnotes, references, appendices etc
 Bibliography

TOTAL 100