Relies largely on lecture notes and set reading with limited evidence of • additional research; Reluctant to engage critically with primary and secondary literature; • Satisfactory organisation of material; • Development of ideas uneven and may not always be focused • precisely on the question; Argument may lack rigour, relevance and be inconclusive: there may • be some contradiction or inadequately explained points; Tendency to be narrative or descriptive, rather than analytical • Guided writing (if applicable): satisfactory use of stimulus material • III 40-49 Work in this grade will demonstrate some limited though acceptable knowledge of the subject, but will be too simplistic or brief, or contain other major weaknesses. Language Language lacks complexity; some basic knowledge of lexis but lacks • variety and contains frequent and significant errors; Tone and register frequently not suited to the task; • Frequent and serious grammatical errors, impede comprehension • and communication; Limited ability to manipulate language resulting in simple • ‘translated’ language which contains many anglicisms Content Demonstrates some knowledge of the subject matter, but generally • narrow, or superficial in of reference; to discuss many of the points raised by the question; • Some relevant points made, but not always supported by relevant • evidence; tendency to unsupported assertions Reliance on uncritical reproduction of lecture notes; no evidence of • additional reading; Limited ability to organise material • Structure lacks coherence and cohesion • Argument lacks rigour and clarity and is inconclusive; • Descriptive with limited ability to develop ideas • Guided writing: poor use of the stimulus material •
• Relies largely on lecture notes and set reading with limited evidence of additional research; • Reluctant to engage critically with primary and secondary literature; • Satisfactory organisation of material; • Development of ideas uneven and may not always be focused precisely on the question; • Argument may lack rigour, relevance and be inconclusive: there may be some contradiction or inadequately explained points; • Tendency to be narrative or descriptive, rather than analytical • Guided writing (if applicable): satisfactory use of stimulus material III 40-49 Work in this grade will demonstrate some limited though acceptable knowledge of the subject, but will be too simplistic or brief, or contain other major weaknesses. Language • Language lacks complexity; some basic knowledge of lexis but lacks variety and contains frequent and significant errors; • Tone and register frequently not suited to the task; • Frequent and serious grammatical errors, impede comprehension and communication; • Limited ability to manipulate language resulting in simple ‘translated’ language which contains many anglicisms Content • Demonstrates some knowledge of the subject matter, but generally narrow, or superficial in of reference; • to discuss many of the points raised by the question; • Some relevant points made, but not always supported by relevant evidence; tendency to unsupported assertions • Reliance on uncritical reproduction of lecture notes; no evidence of additional reading; • Limited ability to organise material • Structure lacks coherence and cohesion • Argument lacks rigour and clarity and is inconclusive; • Descriptive with limited ability to develop ideas • Guided writing: poor use of the stimulus material
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