The report must be clear about the research problem, the type of research, the methods of data collection and analysis and ethical considerations. The report should be researched and written in two parts, part A on a qualitative method of researching the problem and part B, on a quantitative method of researching the problem. Please note that for part B (the quantitative method) you should clearly state whether or not you would use SPSS and why).
Further details of this assignment including the full assessment brief and criteria will be provided in class, and you will also find supplementary information on NOW.
Please note: this assignment is to be submitted electronically, though the drop box on NOW.
Class
Scale
General Characteristics
FIRST
(Excellent)
Exceptional 1st
Exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the area of study; evidence of extensive and appropriate selection and critical evaluation/synthesis/analysis and of reading/research beyond the prescribed range, in both breadth and depth, to advance work/direct arguments; exceptional demonstration of relevant skills; excellent communication; performance deemed to be beyond expectation.
High 1st
Outstanding/excellent knowledge and understanding of the area of study as the student is typically able to go beyond what has been taught (particularly for a mid/high 1st); evidence of extensive and appropriate selection and critical evaluation/synthesis/analysis of reading/research beyond the prescribed range, to advance work/direct arguments; excellent demonstration of relevant skills; excellent communication; performance deemed beyond expectation of the level.
Mid 1st
Low 1st
UPPER
SECOND
(Very good)
High 2.1
Very good knowledge and understanding of the area of study as the student is typically able to relate facts/concepts together with some ability to apply to known/taught contexts; evidence of appropriate selection and evaluation of reading/research, some beyond the prescribed range, may rely on set sources to advance work/direct arguments; demonstrates autonomy in approach to learning; very good demonstration of relevant skills; strong communication skills.
Mid 2.1
Low 2.1
LOWER SECOND
(Good)
High 2.2
Good knowledge and understanding of the area of study balanced towards the descriptive rather than analytical; evidence of appropriate selection and evaluation of reading/research but generally reliant on set sources to advance work/direct arguments; good demonstration of relevant skills, though may be limited in range; communication shows clarity
but structure may not always be coherent.
Mid 2.2
Low 2.2
THIRD
(Sufficient)
High 3rd
Knowledge and understanding is sufficient to deal with terminology, basic facts and concepts but fails to make meaningful synthesis; some ability to select and evaluate reading/research however work may be more generally descriptive; strong reliance on available support set sources to advance work; arguments may be weak or poorly constructed; adequate demonstration of relevant skills over a limited range; communication/presentation is generally competent but with some
weaknesses.
Mid 3rd
Low 3rd
FAIL
(Insufficient)
Marginal Fail
Knowledge and understanding is sufficient to deal with terminology, basic facts and concepts but fails to make meaningful synthesis; some ability to select and evaluate reading/research however work may be more generally descriptive; strong reliance on available support set sources to advance work; arguments may be weak or poorly constructed; adequate demonstration of relevant skills over a limited range; communication/presentation is generally competent but with some
weaknesses.
Mid Fail
Knowledge and understanding is sufficient to deal with terminology, basic facts and concepts but fails to make meaningful synthesis; some ability to select and evaluate reading/research however work may be more generally descriptive; strong reliance on available support set sources to advance work; arguments may be weak or poorly constructed; adequate demonstration of relevant skills over a limited range; communication/presentation is generally competent but with some
weaknesses.
Low Fail
ZERO
Zero
Knowledge and understanding is sufficient to deal with terminology, basic facts and concepts but fails to make meaningful synthesis; some ability to select and evaluate reading/research however work may be more generally descriptive; strong reliance on available support set sources to advance work; arguments may be weak or poorly constructed; adequate demonstration of relevant skills over a limited range; communication/presentation is generally competent but with some
weaknesses.
The report must be clear about the research problem, the type of research, the methods of data collection and analysis and ethical considerations. The report should be researched and written in two parts, part A on a qualitative method of researching the problem and part B, on a quantitative method of researching the problem.
Excellent students will demonstrate excellent understanding of the analysis and interpretation of data. They will be able to be critical of quantitative and qualitative methods relating to research in Politics and International Relations. They will be very clear about the ethical dimensions of research in Politics and International Relations and will demonstrate excellent planning skills necessary for the planning a self-directed piece of research
Very good students will demonstrate very good understanding of the analysis and interpretation of data. They will be able to be critical of quantitative and qualitative methods relating to research in Politics and International Relations. They will be clear about the ethical dimensions of research in Politics and International Relations and will demonstrate very goodplanning skills necessary for the planning a self-directed piece of research
Good students will demonstrate good understanding of the analysis and interpretation of data. They will be able to be reasonably critical of quantitative and qualitative methods relating to research in Politics and International Relations. They will be clear about the ethical dimensions of research in Politics and International Relations and will demonstrate some good planning skills necessary for the planning a self-directed piece of research
Sufficient students will demonstrate a reasonable level of understanding of the analysis and interpretation of data. They will be able to be critical in places of quantitative and qualitative methods relating to research in Politics and International Relations. They will be able to identify the ethical dimensions of research in Politics and International Relations and will demonstrate some planning skills necessary for the planning a self-directed piece of research
Failing students will demonstrate a familiarity with the analysis and interpretation of data. They will demonstrate some understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods relating to research in Politics and International Relations. They will grasp the ethical dimensions of research in Politics and International Relations and will demonstrate (to varying degrees) some planning skills necessary for the planning a self-directed piece of research
