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Pass (39%-, P)
Evidence of some knowledge of the basic aspects of a topic; perhaps containing irrelevant or muddled material; confusion of theoretical positions; little evidence of reading or the use of conceptual models; descriptive, not analytical or evaluative.
Third (40-49%, D)
A grasp of the basic issues demonstrated; attempt to relate the material to the essay question; largely descriptive but some evidence of reading; some understanding of relevant theory although perhaps some main points missed out or interpreted inaccurately.
2:2 (50-59%, C)
A good description of the topic perhaps without much analysis or critical thinking; an adequate structure; an evaluative conclusion; question analysed and most material relevant to the question; use of some appropriate theoretical model.
2:1 (60-69%, B)
Demonstration of knowledge across substantive areas and fluent use of theory and concepts; evidence of background knowledge and reading; sound structure and cohesive (a good 'flow'); some critical evaluation.
First (70%+, A)
As well as a good grasp of all the relevant facts and analysis/critical thinking. A first class essay puts ideas into a context, can be self-evaluative and self-critical and will have some original thinking in it. It will be very clearly structured and completely relevant to the question.
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