ANSC20005 Assessment Criteria


Criterion 1st Class Standard Upper 2nd Class Standard Lower 2nd Class Standard 3rd Class / Pass Unsatisfactory
Logical development and
relevancy of material
20 marks
Ideas clearly marshalled into
a clear, cohesive, logical
argument. All material highly
relevant
Very few logical errors, well
organised argument. Very
little irrelevant or repetitive
material
A few logical errors, some lack
of organisation of argument.
Little irrelevant or repetitive
material
Significant number of logical
errors, organisation of argument
inconsistent. Significant quantity of
irrelevant or repetitive material
Disorganised, many logical
errors, confusing to read.
Much irrelevant or
repetitive material
Description of product
15 marks
Clear description and all
aspects of the product and
use critically covered.
Good description and most
aspects of the product and
its uses covered.
Sound description but some
aspects of the product and its
use missed
Adequate description of product
but lacking some aspects in places
Inadequate description of
product with aspects of use
lacking
Analysis and reflection upon
biology: product integration
20 marks
Biological need and product
well integrated, resulting in
excellent argument
Comprehensive integration
of biological need and
product
Some opportunity to integrate
biology and product missed
Substantial opportunity to
integrate biology and product
missed
Limited or poor or no
integration of biology and
product
Conclusions and
recommendations
10 marks
Clear, relevant and valid
conclusions derived, which
draw work together resulting
in valid and realistic
recommendations
Conclusions complete, clear
and realistic
recommendations
Conclusions slightly incomplete,
a few recommendations
confused or unrealistic
Some conclusions and
recommendations incomplete,
confused or unrealistic
Erroneous or limited
conclusions with poor or
seriously flawed
recommendations
Presentation of text, use and
integration of imagery where
appropriate
20 marks
Excellent Good Satisfactory Generally satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Use of references
15 marks
Excellent and skilful use of
highly relevant references
which contribute to the
quality of the argument.
Excellent reference list with
no errors
Correct and effective use of
relevant references which
contribute to the quality of
the argument. Very good
reference list with few if any
errors
Correct use of relevant
references, but not always used
to best effect. Sound reference
listing
Limited yet correct use of
relevant references, not used to
best effect. Some errors in
reference listing
Incorrect use of references,
references of limited
relevance to the argument,
few appropriate references.
Significant issues in
reference list

Note: A serious weakness on any of the criteria will place the work below pass standard. For pass level work a compensatory approach will be used to establish a
percentage mark. There must be no significant weakness on any of the criteria for a first class grade to be achieved.