How we will assess the work: Corporate Governance Marking Rubric
Learning Outcomes for the module
LO1 Independently author an extended piece of focused writing, longer than a module
assessment, using a contemporary research design and methods drawn from modern
finance and financial economics.
LO2 Synthesize complex information to develop original findings and critically assess
assumptions necessary to draw certain conclusions.
LO3 Demonstrate a mastery of information literacy skills by critically engaging with a range of
sources.
LO4 Understand how to draw upon secondary data to make original conclusions.
LO5 Comprehend the requirements and expectations needed to produce robust research
work in a cogent area of finance.
LO6 Interpret and analyse financial data by selecting appropriate theoretical and statistical
concepts and tools.
We expect the research proposal assignment would achieve the following:
1. We would expect the research proposal to demonstrate comprehension of the
assignment and achieving the learning objectives of the individual research project.
(LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5)
2. The research proposal should propose appropriately grounded and robust statistical
methods and sufficient data collection to complete the learning objectives of the
assignment. (LO4, LO6).
We would expect the research proposal to demonstrate comprehension of the assignment and achieving the learning objectives
of the individual research project. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5)
Grade Mark Achievement Expectations
Distinction 90-1
00
Exemplary A critical awareness of demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. A comprehensive
understanding of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and deploy an appropriate research
design within one of the research design areas. A heightened and critical ability to unpick and incorporate the different viewpoints
and interpretations apposite to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Distinction 80-8
9
Excellent A critical awareness of demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. A broad understanding
of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and deploy an appropriate research design within
one of the research design areas. A heightened ability to unpick and the different viewpoints and interpretations apposite to the
chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Distinction 70-7
9
Outstanding An awareness of demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. Work which communicates a
strong comprehension of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and deploy an appropriate
research design within one of the research design areas. An ability to unpick the different viewpoints and interpretations apposite
to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Merit 60-6
9
Comprehensi
ve
An awareness of demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. Work which communicates a
comprehension of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and deploy an appropriate
research design within one of the research design areas. Some ability in unpicking the different viewpoints and interpretations
apposite to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Pass 50-5
9
Good An awareness of many of the demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. Work which
communicates some comprehension of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and deploy an
appropriate research design within one of the research design areas. Some ability in unpicking the different viewpoints and
interpretations apposite to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Fail 40-4
9
Nearly An awareness of few of the demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. Work which
communicates limited comprehension of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and deploy
an appropriate research design within one of the research design areas. Limited ability in unpicking the different viewpoints and
interpretations apposite to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Fail 30-3
9
Deficient An awareness of few of the demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. Work which
communicates a limited comprehension of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise and
deploy an appropriate research design within one of the research design areas. Little or no ability in unpicking the different
viewpoints and interpretations apposite to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.
Fail 20-2
9
Highly
deficient
An awareness of little or none of the demands of the individual research project module and the associated assessments. Work
which communicates a little or no comprehension of the requirements to assemble and study the chosen research area and devise
and deploy an appropriate research design within one of the research design areas. Little or no ability in unpicking the different
viewpoints and interpretations apposite to the chosen research design area undertaken in the IRP assignment.

The research proposal should propose appropriately grounded and robust statistical methods and sufficient data collection to
complete the learning objectives of the assignment. (LO4, LO6).

Grade Mark Achievement Expectations
Distinction 90-1
00
Exemplary A critical and thorough awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the
associated assessments. A comprehensive understanding of the statistical methods required to undertake a robust, original,
and appropriate analysis of the data and fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Ensure appropriate
and contemporary methods and research design are proposed.
Distinction 80-8
9
Excellent A critical awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. A comprehensive understanding of the statistical methods required to undertake a robust and appropriate
analysis of the data and fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Ensure appropriate and
contemporary methods and research design are proposed.
Distinction 70-7
9
Outstanding An awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. A strong understanding of the statistical methods required to undertake a robust and appropriate analysis of
the data and fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Ensure appropriate and contemporary methods
and research design are proposed.
Merit 60-6
9
Comprehensive An awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. A good understanding of the statistical methods required to undertake an appropriate analysis of the data and
fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Ensure appropriate methods and research design are
proposed.
Pass 50-5
9
Good An awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. An understanding of the statistical methods required to undertake an appropriate analysis of the data and
fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Ensure appropriate methods and research design are
proposed.
Fail 40-4
9
Nearly A partial awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. Some comprehension of the statistical methods required to undertake an appropriate analysis of the data and
fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Ensure plausible methods and research design are proposed.
Fail 30-3
9
Deficient A limited awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. Limited comprehension of the statistical methods required to undertake an appropriate analysis of the data
and fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Less plausible methods and research design are
proposed.
Fail 20-2
9
Highly deficient Little or no awareness of demands of the data requirements for the individual research project module and the associated
assessments. Little or no comprehension of the statistical methods required to undertake an appropriate analysis of the
data and fulfilling the questions posed within the chosen research area. Generally implausible methods and research design
are proposed.


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