IHRM Examination Exam Marking Criteria
Criteria
1.Evidence of analysis and
critical evaluation
2. Understanding of the
literature
3. Structure
4. Linking theory and
practice
5. Use of course and
additional materials
6. Writing style and use of
referencing
A B
Excellent attempt to
incorporate a range of
relevant theoretical insights
as a means for analysing the
issues raised by the question.
Clear evidence of wide
reading and a willingness to
draw on and effectively use a
range of academic sources to
construct a balanced,
persuasive essay.
The essay has a clear,
informative introduction and
conclusion. Ideas are
marshalled coherently, with
arguments logically
progressed throughout the
essay.
The analytical content is
clearly informed by evidence
and well-constructed
arguments. Excellent links
are made between theory and
relevant examples /practice.
Excellent use is made of
course materials and there is
clear evidence of wider
reading around the topic,
particularly of journal
articles.
The writing style is fluent
and persuasive. No major
grammatical /spelling errors.
Referencing is complete,
accurate and follows the
Harvard protocol.
Relevant theories are used to
discuss the issues raised by
the question.
Shows evidence of reading
and an ability to draw on this
to construct a generally
convincing essay.
The essay follows a clear
structure with an
introduction, main arguments
and concluding remarks.
The essay draws on some
relevant examples /practices
and these are explained by
reference to relevant
theories.
Good use is made of course
materials and there is
evidence of some wider
reading.
Writing style is clear with
few grammatical/spelling
errors. The referencing is
accurate and complete for
the most part and follows the
Harvard protocol.
C D
Some theoretical
explanations have been
described but may not have
been fully applied or
evaluated.
Some evidence of reading
although not always used
effectively and /or wider
reading needed.
There is an introduction and
concluding remarks but there
may be some structural
weaknesses in the essay.
Some attempt has been made
to incorporate examples /
evidence and to use theories
to explain them. This aspect
of the essay needed further
development.
Good use is made of course
materials but there is limited
evidence of wider reading
around the topic.
Writing style is generally
clear although there may be
grammatical /spelling errors
that detract from the
meaning in places.
Referencing does not always
follow Harvard style and/or
there are some inaccuracies
/omissions.
Theoretical insights are very
limited and need to be
developed.
Limited use has been made
of the literature and/or there
is a lack of understanding in
places.
Structure is muddled and /or
introduction and conclusions
have been omitted.
The essay includes relevant
examples but these are
insufficiently linked to
theoretical insights.
Conversely, the essay
includes references to
relevant theories but no
attempt has been made to
apply to practice.
Limited use has been made
of the course materials and
there is no evidence of wider
reading.
Writing style is unclear in
places and this detracts from
the essay content.
Referencing does not follows
Harvard style and/or there
are major inaccuracies /
omissions.
E/F
Little or no evidence of
engagement with theoretical
explanations. The essay is
overly descriptive.
Insufficient evidence of
reading and /or
understanding of the
literature.
Essay does not follow a
structure or is not written in
essay style.
Insufficient use made of
theoretical explanations or
evidence to support points
raised.
Insufficient use has been
made of the course materials.
The essay is overly
descriptive and anecdotal.
The essay is poorly written
and /or unclear. Major errors
in referencing.
Despite the fact that you will not be expected to be referencing in the same way that we expect you to in the coursework, there is still the requirement to
demonstrate an understanding of key academic debates.