CE4PRJ: Research Project

Assessment of the Final Report

Student:

Title:

Content to be assessed: Mark

a) Abstract and summarise relevant information from a research project. /5

b) Present the content of the report in a concise and pictorial form. /5

c) Present a comprehensive Introduction, providing the context and background

/10
for a research project.
d) Describe clearly the techniques used in a research project and how the core
/10
work has been carried out.

e) Record, critically analyse and discuss the results of a research project. /40

f) Draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations from the results of a

/10
research project.

g) Structure and present a satisfactory report on a research project. /10

h) Present a work plan which reflects how you organised and managed a
/10
research project.
Total /100
Feedback and comments

a) Abstract and summarise relevant information from a research project.

What was good:
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What could be improved:
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b) Present the content of the report in a concise and pictorial form.

What was good:
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What could be improved:
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c) Present a comprehensive Introduction, providing the context and background for a research
project.
What was good:
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What could be improved:
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d) Describe clearly the techniques used in a research project and how the core work has been
carried out.
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What was good:

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What could be improved:
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e) Record, critically analyse and discuss the results of a research project.

What was good:
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What could be improved:
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f) Draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations from the results of a research project.
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g) Structure and present a satisfactory report on a research project.

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h) Present a work plan which reflects how you organised and managed a research project.
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GENERAL COMMENTS:

I have looked at the Turnitin report for this report and, in my opinion, there is no evidence of
academic malpractice.

The Turnitin score is:

Supervisor: Date: Final mark

/100

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Marking Rubric of the Final Report

a) Abstract and summarise relevant information from a research project.
Class Mark/5 Performance classification
Fail 0 – 2.5 Poor abstract giving an unclear and inadequate summary of the report.
Solid abstract giving a reasonable summary of the report but lacking some
2.2 2.5 – 3
important information.
Good abstract giving a good summary of the report, including all the
2.1 3 – 3.5
important information.
Very good abstract, written in a clear and scientific way giving an excellent
1st 3.5 – 4
summary of the report.
Outstanding abstract, written in a clear, concise and scientific way, providing
High 1st 4–5
an excellent summary of the project and triggering the interest of the reader.

b) Present the content of the report in a concise and pictorial form.

Class Mark/5 Performance classification
Poor or no graphical abstract, giving a misleading, unclear, or inadequate
Fail 0 – 2.5
summary of the report.
Solid graphical abstract, giving a reasonable summary of the report but
2.2 2.5 – 3
lacking some important information, or not visually attractive.
Good graphical abstract, giving a good visual summary of the report that is
2.1 3 – 3.5
visually appealing.
Very good graphical abstract, drawn in a clear and scientific way, giving an
1st 3.5 – 4 excellent and attractive visual summary of the report, triggering the interest of
the reader.
Outstanding graphical abstract, drawn in a clear, innovative, concise and
High 1st 4–5 scientific way, providing an excellent visual summary of the project and
triggering the interest of the reader.

c) Present a comprehensive Introduction, providing the context and background for a research project.
Class Mark/10 Performance classification
There is little attempt to present the context to the project. Limited account of
project aims and objectives. Absent or limited reference to the impact of the
Fail 0–5
proposed research. Very small number of disjointed references cited and/or
many statements are not supported by references.
There is an attempt to present the context to the project. Project aims and
2.2 5–6 objectives are mentioned but very briefly and superficially. Absent or limited
reference to the impact of the proposed research. Enough references cited.

The context of the project is presented. Project aims, objectives and impact
2.1 6–7 are well presented and clear. Good number of references cited. All
statements are supported by references.
The context and background to the project is presented using excellent
narrative. The project aims, objectives and impact of the research
1st 7–8
demonstrate good understanding of the project. Good number of references
cited. All statements are supported by references.
The context and background to the project is presented using excellent
narrative. The project aims, objectives and impact of the research
High 1st 8 – 10 demonstrate thorough understanding of the project. Good number of
references cited. All statements are supported by the most up-to-date and
reliable references.

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d) Describe clearly the techniques used in a research project and how the core work has been carried out.
Class Mark/10 Performance classification
Incoherent or very limited account of the techniques used in the research
Fail 0–5
project.

2.2 5–6 Good account of the majority of the techniques used in the research project.

2.1 6–7 Good account of all the techniques used in the research project.

Full account of all the techniques used in the research project demonstrating
1st 7–8
a good understanding.
Full account of all the techniques used in the research project demonstrating
High 1st 8 – 10 a good understanding. The techniques/methodology are written in a way that
makes them easy to reproduce by other people.

e) Record, critically analyse and discuss the results of a research project.

Class Mark/40 Performance classification
Result analysis is not clear or is limited. No or limited discussion and/or
Fail 0 – 20 reflection on the results.
Solid account of result analysis, discussion and/or reflection on the results,
2.2 20 – 24 but not completely convincing.
Thorough account of result analysis, discussion and/or reflection on the
2.1 24 – 28 results. Clear links to literature reviewed.
Full in-depth account of result analysis, discussion and/or reflection on the
1st 28 – 32 results with good insight. Moderate use of literature reviewed.
Outstanding account of result analysis, discussion and/or reflection on the
High 1st 32 – 40 results with originality and excellent insight. Comprehensive use of literature
reviewed. Evidence of critical thinking.

f) Draw appropriate conclusions and recommendations from the results of a research project.
Class Mark/10 Performance classification
Conclusions are drawn, but these are only partial answers to the research
questions. Conclusions merely repeat results or conclusions are not
Fail 0–5 substantiated by results. No recommendations given or recommendations are
absent or trivial.
Conclusions are linked to the research questions, but not all questions are
addressed. Some conclusions are not substantiated by the results or merely
2.2 5–6 repeat the results. Some recommendations are given, but the link of those to
the conclusions is not always clear.

Most conclusions well-linked to research questions and substantiated by

2.1 6–7 results. Conclusions mostly formulated clearly but some vagueness in
wording. Recommendations are well-linked to the conclusions.

Clear link between research questions and conclusions. All conclusions

1st 7–8 substantiated by results. Conclusions are well formulated. Recommendations
are to-the-point, well-linked to the conclusions and original.
Clear link between research questions and conclusions. Conclusions
substantiated by results. Conclusions are well formulated and are concise.
High 1st 8 – 10 Conclusions are grouped/ordered in a logical way. Recommendations are to-
the-point, well-linked to the conclusions, original and are extensive enough to
serve as project description for a new thesis project.

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g) Structure and present a satisfactory report on a research project.

Class Mark/10 Performance classification
Badly written report that is lacking in logical structure or is poorly structured.
The grammar is poor with many spelling mistakes. The report is difficult to
Fail 0–5
read and follow. References are not cited correctly and/or are not presented
in a consistent way in the Reference list.
There are some grammatical and spelling mistakes, as are errors and
inconsistencies in the structure, but the majority of the report can be followed
2.2 5–6
and understood. Some references are cited correctly and presented in a
consistent way in the Reference list.
The report is well organised throughout with a high level of coherence. The
level of written English is good, and there are logical links between sections.
2.1 6–7 There are some minor grammatical and spelling mistakes. Figures, diagrams
and tables are clear and aid effective communication. Most references are
cited correctly and presented in a consistent way in the Reference list.
A well organised and structured, highly coherent report containing clear
diagrams and presentation of data, edited to a high standard. There are minor
st grammatical and spelling mistakes. The language is scientific and engaging.
1 7–8
Figures, diagrams and tables are clear and aid effective communication. All
Figures/Tables/Equations/Reactions are labelled correctly. References are
cited correctly and presented in a consistent way in the Reference list.
A report of exceptional quality that contains no grammatical or spelling
mistakes, is easy to read and edited to a very high standard. The language is
scientific and shows that the student has an exceptional flair for written
High 1st 8 – 10 communication. Figures, diagrams and tables are clear and aid effective
communication. All Figures/Tables/Equations/Reactions are labelled
correctly. References are cited correctly and presented in a consistent way in
the Reference list.

h) Present a work plan which reflects how you organised and managed a research project
Class Mark/10 Performance classification
Incoherent or limited work plan showing lack or poor organisation and time
Fail 0–5
management.

The Work plan demonstrates ability to organise and manage the research
2.2 5–6
project.

The Work plan captures the way the project was run, showing the student’s
2.1 6–7
organisational skills and ability to set realistic deadlines.

The Work plan is a very good reflection of how the project was organised and
1st 7–8 run. It highlights good time management and ability to set and successfully
meet targets/deadlines.
The Work plan is very clear and presents all the information required in a
coherent and detailed way that helps the reader follow how the project was
High 1st 8 – 10
organised and managed. The student demonstrates excellent time
management and ability to plan and carry out a research project.