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The work The topic is communicated unclearly and The topic is communicated. The topic is communicated accurately and
does not incompletely. effectively.
reach a • Identification and explanation of the research topic is
standard • Identification and explanation of the topic is limited; communicated; the purpose and focus of the research • Identification and explanation of the research
outlined by the purpose and focus of the research is unclear, or does is adequately clear, but only partially appropriate. topic is effectively communicated; the purpose
the not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the and focus of the research is clear and
descriptors subject for which it is registered. The research question is clearly stated but only appropriate.
below. partially focused.
The research question is stated but not clearly The research question is clearly stated and
expressed or too broad. • The research question is clear but the discussion in focused.
the essay is only partially focused and connected to the
• The research question is too broad in scope to be research question. • The research question is clear and addresses
treated effectively within the word limit and an issue of research that is appropriately
requirements of the task, or does not lend itself to a Methodology of the research is mostly complete. connected to the discussion in the essay.
systematic investigation in the subject for which it is
registered. • Source(s) and/or method(s) to be used are generally Methodology of the research is complete.
relevant and appropriate given the topic and research
• The intent of the research question is understood but question. • An appropriate range of relevant source(s)
has not been clearly expressed and/or the discussion of and/or method(s) have been applied in relation
the essay is not focused on the research question. • There is some evidence that their selection(s) was to the topic and research question.
informed.
Methodology of the research is limited. • There is evidence of effective and informed
If the topic or research question is deemed selection of sources and/or methods
• The source(s) and/or method(s) to be used are limited inappropriate for the subject in which the essay is
in range given the topic and research question. registered no more than four marks can be awarded
for this criterion.
• There is limited evidence that their selection was
informed

Comments:
Criterion B: Knowledge and understanding
0 1-2 3-4 5-6

The work Knowledge and understanding is limited. Knowledge and understanding is good. Knowledge and understanding is excellent.
does not
reach a • The selection of source material has limited • The selection of source material is mostly relevant and • The selection of source materials is clearly relevant
standard relevance and is only partially appropriate to appropriate to the research question. and appropriate to the research question.
outlined by the research question.
the • Knowledge of the topic/discipline(s)/issue is clear; there • Knowledge of the topic/discipline(s)/issue is clear
descriptors • Knowledge of the topic/discipline(s)/issue is is an understanding of the sources used but their and coherent and sources are used effectively and
below. anecdotal, unstructured and mostly descriptive application is only partially effective. with understanding.
with sources not effectively being used.
Use of terminology and concepts is adequate. Use of terminology and concepts is good.
Use of terminology and concepts is unclear
and limited. • The use of subject-specific terminology and concepts is • The use of subject-specific terminology and
mostly accurate, demonstrating an appropriate level of concepts is accurate and consistent, demonstrating
• Subject-specific terminology and/or concepts knowledge and understanding. effective knowledge and understanding.
are either missing or inaccurate, demonstrating
limited knowledge and understanding. If the topic or research question is deemed inappropriate
for the subject in which the essay is registered no more
than four marks can be awarded for this criterion.

Comments: Jane, you have only included sources such as Wikipedia and SparksNotes. What academic journals did you use to support your research? Please go back
to the EE ibGuide / AISL Virtual Library and find more sources that are peer-reviewed. You also need to elevate your register and include more accurate use of
literary analysis terminology.
Criterion C: Critical thinking
0 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12

The work The research is limited. The research is adequate. The research is good. The research is excellent.
does not
reach a • The research presented is limited and • Some research presented is • The majority of the research is • The research is appropriate to the
standard its application is not clearly relevant to appropriate and its application is appropriate and its application is research question and its application is
outlined by the RQ. partially relevant to the Research clearly relevant to the research consistently relevant.
the question. question.
descriptors Analysis is limited. Analysis is excellent.
below. Analysis is adequate. Analysis is good.
• There is limited analysis. • The research is analysed effectively
• There is analysis but this is only • The research is analysed in a way and clearly focused on the research
• Where there are conclusions to partially relevant to the research that is clearly relevant to the research question; the inclusion of less relevant
individual points of analysis these are question; the inclusion of irrelevant question; the inclusion of less relevant research does not significantly detract
limited and not consistent with the research detracts from the quality of research rarely detracts from the from the quality of the overall
evidence. the argument. quality of the overall analysis . analysis.

Discussion/evaluation is limited. • Any conclusions to individual points • Conclusions to individual points of • Conclusions to individual points of
of analysis are only partially supported analysis are supported by the evidence analysis are effectively supported by
• An argument is outlined but this is by the evidence. but there are some minor the evidence.
limited, incomplete, descriptive or inconsistencies.
narrative in nature. Discussion/evaluation is adequate. Discussion/evaluation is excellent.
Discussion/evaluation is good.
• The construction of an argument is • An argument explains the research • An effective and focused reasoned
unclear and/or incoherent in structure but the reasoning contains • An effective reasoned argument is argument is developed from the
hindering understanding. inconsistencies. developed from the research, with a research with a conclusion reflective
conclusion supported by the evidence of the evidence presented.
• Where there is a final conclusion, it is • The argument may lack clarity and presented.
limited and not consistent with the coherence but this does not • This reasoned argument is well
arguments/evidence presented. significantly hinder understanding. • This reasoned argument is clearly structured and coherent; any minor
structured and coherent and inconsistencies do not hinder the
• There is an attempt to evaluate the • Where there is a final or summative supported by a final or summative strength of the overall argument or
research, but this is superficial. conclusion, this is only partially conclusion; minor inconsistencies may the final or summative conclusion.
consistent with the hinder the strength of the overall
If the topic or research question is arguments/evidence presented. argument. • The research has been critically
deemed inappropriate for the subject evaluated.
in which the essay is registered no • The research has been evaluated but • The research has been evaluated,
more than three marks can be not critically. and this is partially critical.
 awarded for this criterion.

Comments: Jane, it is clear that you have found a number of examples of symbolism within the books that your read. It’s clear that you have read the primary
sources but you don’t show a deep analysis of the novels.

Additional general comments: I am worried about your use of quotes. You have not properly cited and referenced
them.