rural livelihoods in the global south (f8017s) - University of Sussex

Global Studies Generic Assessment Criteria: Learning Diaries
0-39
Marks in this range are indicative that the work is of an inadequate standard. There will be
insufficient evidence of comprehension of the course topics/themes, and inadequate
evidence of learning and progression. The Diary is likely to consist of poor summaries or
descriptions of a limited number of topics covered. It may contain very little analysis of
course material and lack any critical reflection. The Diary is likely to have some or all of the
following features: far too short, complete lack of structure and coherence, substantial
amount of irrelevant material, incomprehensible sections and serious flaws in
understanding or interpretation. There will be no evidence of critical selection, analysis and
reflection. The Diary may lack a conclusion, or the conclusion may show no ability to
synthesise. References to sources may be absent, confused or wrong, and answers will
reflect very weak writing skills.
40-49
Marks in this range are indicative that the work is of an adequate standard. The Diary will
contain a basic introduction about the student’s approach to the course. The central
sections are likely to consist of basic summaries and descriptions of some of the topics
covered. The Diary will contain some sense of the student’s learning, but it may be
sketchy, disorganised, short, or lacking a sense of progression. While there will be some
evidence of understanding, the Diary may lack structure and commentaries may appear
random, incoherent or irrelevant. The Diary will show very limited evidence of critical
selection, analysis and reflection. It will have a conclusion but with little synthesis. Writing
skills may be poor, but the text should make sense and should contain some structure and
organisation. There may be limited acknowledgment of sources.
50-59
Marks in this range are indicative that the work is of a satisfactory standard. The Diary
will contain an introduction, central sections and a conclusion that indicate some
awareness of the course process and of the writer’s learning. The major topics/themes will
be covered, but there may be a lack of depth in analysis and reflection. Comments on the
student’s understanding of the course material will be included but these may be simply
stated rather than analysed or evaluated, they may be of a general nature, or they may not
be consistent throughout the Diary. The content of the Diary will be relevant to the course
but is not likely to have ventured beyond the course resources. The Diary will have a
structure but may lack in coherence or synthesis. The standard of writing will be
reasonably competent and sources will be acknowledged, but there may be some
problems in spelling or grammar.
60-69
Marks in this range are indicative that the work is of a good to very good standard. The
Diary will contain an introduction that is both exploratory and focused. It will show a clear
and developing understanding of the concepts and issues addressed in the course, and
provide both critical analysis and reflection on the topics of the course. The diary will cover
the main topics/themes but may draw on supplementary resources as well. There will be
clear evidence of the student’s own learning process and of active engagement with the
course content. The diary will demonstrate insight, reflexivity and comprehension. The
conclusions will show development of understanding and an ability to synthesise. The
standard of writing should be good, and sources systematically acknowledged.
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