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    This document outlines a marking scheme for dissertations with 6 criteria: 1) clarity of topic and objectives (10%), 2) quality of literature review (30%), 3) appropriateness of methodology and methods (20%), 4) presentation and analysis of empirical results (10%), 5) critical discussion of results and literature (20%), and 6) conclusions that contribute new knowledge and critical reflection (10%). The marking scheme evaluates dissertations based on how well they establish their research aims, comprehensively review relevant literature, apply suitable research methods, analyze empirical findings, relate results to literature, and draw conclusions that reflect on new insights.

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    This document outlines a marking scheme for dissertations with 6 criteria: 1) clarity of topic and objectives (10%), 2) quality of literature review (30%), 3) appropriateness of methodology and methods (20%), 4) presentation and analysis of empirical results (10%), 5) critical discussion of results and literature (20%), and 6) conclusions that contribute new knowledge and critical reflection (10%). The marking scheme evaluates dissertations based on how well they establish their research aims, comprehensively review relevant literature, apply suitable research methods, analyze empirical findings, relate results to literature, and draw conclusions that reflect on new insights.

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    DISSERTATION

    MARKING SCHEME
    1. Topic selection/ research aim and objectives (Mark Weighting = 10%)
    Did the dissertation demonstrate clarity in the research aim and explanation of topic under
    investigation? Was the dissertation clear and consistent in the aim and objectives being addressed
    throughout? Was the aim innovative/ important/ relevant?

    2. Literature Review (Mark Weighting = 30%)


    Did the dissertation establish an appropriate framework of literature to provide an academic basis to the
    empirical investigation? In particular, was there a comprehensive, masterly and critical investigation of
    the relevant literature and/or bodies of knowledge?

    3. Methodology and Method (Mark Weighting = 20%)


    Was there an appropriate acknowledgement of methodological underpinnings/ ontological position
    (ontological and epistemological) and selection and application of research methods appropriate to that
    a) methodology/ ontological position and b) the aim?

    4. Presentation and analysis of empirical results (Mark Weighting = 10%)


    Did the dissertation include an appropriate and considered presentation and analysis of empirical
    results?

    5. Discussion (Mark Weighting = 20%)


    Did the dissertation critically relate the empirical results and the literature discussed in the literature
    review?

    4. Conclusions and Reflection (Mark Weighting = 10%)


    Did the dissertation address/ answer the aim and objectives in a way that contributed new knowledge?
    Did the student adequately engage in critical reflection? If appropriate for the dissertation, did the
    student consider recommendations based upon findings?

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