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.
