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| Category | Assignment | Subject | Management |
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| University | Leeds Beckett University (LBU) | Module Title | Managing Organisations and People |
| Academic Year | 2025/26 |
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The module will be delivered by the module leader and a team of lecturers (module tutors) from the Leeds Business School (LBS). Each week you will attend a lecture and a seminar. Your module leader will introduce himself in the first lecture and your module tutors will introduce themselves in the first seminar. You will be provided with contact details for your tutors during the first seminar and these details will also be provided on the VLE site for the module.
Each of the four main module themes is separated into two main topic areas. The topic introduced in the lecture will be covered in the seminar the following week. Therefore, you will have at least a week in which to read up on and prepare for the next seminar. A new topic will be introduced in the lecture each week. Consequently, if you miss a class then you must ensure that you catch up on any work missed because every session is important in a different way. Materials will normally be available on VLE for you to download prior to the lecture or seminar.
There is substantial evidence to indicate a strong correlation between attendance and achievement, so whilst we cannot and would not want to compel you to attend lectures and seminars, by attending as much as possible you will be helping to ensure your success at the assessments for the module and thus ensuring that your fees are not wasted. In fact, students who fail to attend seminars on this module will fail part of the assessment as one of the assessment components takes place in seminar time.
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Attribute |
How Developed |
How Assessed |
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Employability |
This is developed in the tutorials as students relate motivational, management, leadership, and team development skills to their career aspirations. |
The presentation assessment relates specifically to this attribute. |
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Digital Literacy |
As part of the core text for this module, there is an online lab of resources that the students could use. Resources include websites, videos, discussion boards, etc. Also, sometimes during the seminar sessions, students will be sent to the IT lab to do some online research on leadership and management topics |
Students have to provide evidence of their research into leadership and management topics in the assignment |
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Global Outlook |
Case studies used in the module will include international ones and intercultural competence is included in the syllabus. |
This will partly be assessed in the presentation as an articulation of viewpoint, listening to others and building respect will form part of the criteria for assessment. The assignment will relate to the case studies as well. |
More information on graduate attributes is available here: LBU GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE.
Relevant information is also available within your Course Handbook, which is available via MyBeckett and COURSE HANDBOOKS
All learning materials will be provided on the MyBeckett Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This means all the materials are available 24/7.
There will also be notifications on there and you will be sent a copy to your student email address. Therefore, you should log on and check for any module notifications and emails to your student email account.
If you are going to miss an assessment and apply for mitigation (allowance to do the assessment at another time) you will need to provide evidence of the reason for your absence e.g. medical evidence. Only certain evidence is accepted for mitigation - see your Course Handbook.
You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent for more than one day (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence (see Section 5 for further information).
Core Text
The textbook you need for this module is shown below and can be bought at the University Bookshop near the Library opposite the Rose Bowl. It is selected chapters from a larger textbook called Management and Organisational Behaviour, 11th Edition by Laurie J. Mullins.
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In addition to the core text, this module draws on a variety of sources, some of which are listed below. There are copies of all the books listed in the library. Most relevant texts are shelved under the classification 658. You should visit the library regularly and borrow several of the many texts. By reading textbooks, you will gain an understanding of theory and practice in the area of people, organisations and management.
Armstrong, M. (2014). Handbook of human resource management practice. London: Kogan Page.
Bloisi, W., Curtis, W.& Hunsaker, P. (2003). Management and Organisational Behaviour. London: McGraw-Hill
Bratton, J. & Gold J. (2012) Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave.
Bratton, J., Callinan, M., Forshaw, C. & Sawchuk, P. (2010. Work and Organisational Behaviour. 2nd edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave
Brooks, I (2006). Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups and Organisation. Harlow: Prentice Hall
Dick P. & Ellis, S. (2006). Introduction to Organizational Behaviour, 3rd edition. London: McGraw-Hill Education
Foot, M & Hook, C. (2011). Introducing Human Resource Management. London: Prentice Hall
Huczynski, A., & Buchanan, D. (2007). Organisational Behaviour: an introductory text, 6th Edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall
Knights, D., Willmott, H. et al. (2007). Introducing Organisational Behaviour and Management. London: Thomson Learning
Kramar, R & Syed, J. (2012) HRM: A Critical Approach. London; Palgrave
Kreitner R. Kinicki, A., & Beulens, M. (2002). Organizational Behaviour, 2nd European Edition. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill Education
Martin, J. (2010). Organizational Behaviour, 4th edition. London: Thomson Learning
Pettinger, R. (2000). Mastering Organisational Behaviour, Macmillan master series: Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Randall, J. & Sim, A. (2013) Managing People at Work London; Routledge
Rollinson, D. (2005). Organisational Behaviour and Analysis: An integrated Approach, 3rd Edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall
Torrington, D. (2013). Managing to manage. London; Kogan Page
Useful Websites
All disabled students requiring additional support or alternative arrangements must declare and provide evidence of their disability to the Disability Advice Team as early as possible
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Week |
Lecture |
Seminar/ Directed study and additional resources |
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1 |
22/09/2025 |
Introduction and Motivation 1 Read Chapter 7 of the core text
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Read the aims, learning outcomes and assessment sections of the module in the handbook |
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2 |
29/09/2025 |
Motivation 2 Complete reading of chapter 7 of the core text |
Group Allocation and Assessment Information. |
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3 |
06/10/2025 |
Leadership 1 Read page 642 of Armstrong, M. (2014). Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice |
Motivation 1&2 Complete reading of Chapter 7 of the core text YouTube Video- Click Here Watch Fred Herzberg explaining his Two Factor Theory of motivation and the concept of job enrichment |
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4 |
13/10/2025
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Leadership 2 Read page 642 of Armstrong, M. (2014). Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice Read Chapter 9 of the core text of Chapter 7 of the core text |
Leadership 1 Choose at least four different leadership approaches from the ones we have covered and discuss critically how they are relevant to current organisational practice |
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5 |
20/10/2025 21/10/2025 |
Management 1 Read Chapter 11 of the core text Additional Online Support Session for Overall Module and Presentation |
Leadership 2 Complete reading of chapter 9 of the core text |
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6 |
27/10/2025 |
Management 2 Read Chapter 12 of the core text |
Management 1&2 Read the article, ‘The Science of Managing Monkeys’ pages 449-450 of Mullins and prepare answers to the discussion questions Read the case study Jamie Oliver: The Naked Manager (p. 537) and prepare a response to the questions that follow |
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7 |
03/11/2025 |
Preparing for Assessment 1 and 2 Read the Assessment 1 brief section in the module handbook |
Teams Read the article ‘Dragon Boat Racing on the Thames’ (Mullins, p.335) Read the article ‘Mumbai’s dabbawalahs: a world-class quality service’ (Mullins, p.337) Read up on how the team on Top Gear work together in a Challenge (p368 of Mullins) |
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8 |
10/11/2025
11/11/2025 |
Team Read Chapter 8 of the core text Read Chapter 9 of the core text Additional Online Support Session for Essay Structure and Planning |
Assessment component 1 Assessment Component 1 Group presentations |
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9 |
17/11/2025
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Revision Lecture
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Assessment Lab - Drop-in session to review drafts Assessment Component 2 Deadline: Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 14:00 hours via Turnitin. Flexible Deadline: Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 14:00 hours via Turnitin. |
In order to pass this module, you must achieve a minimum mark of 40% over the two assessment components detailed below. If you do not achieve this mark, then you will be required to retake the component(s) for which you have not attained the minimum mark during the Semester 1 reassessment period. Both assessment components are heavily based on the materials and issues covered in lectures and seminars. Reassessment marks are capped at 40%. Students submitting work for reassessment will be required to act on the feedback provided by their tutors and ‘make good’ their original submission.
An Informed Group Presentation on Work Motivation (30% of module marks)
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Assessment Method: |
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Re-assessment Method: |
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Group of 5= 15 minutes, a maximum of 750 words each |
Group Presentation (30% weighting) |
3 minutes, a maximum of 750 words |
Individual Video Recorded Presentation |
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Assessment Release Date: |
22/09/2025 |
Assessment Release Date: |
22/09/2025 |
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Assessment Date & Time: |
In the scheduled Seminar in Week 8 W/C 10th November 2025 |
Reassessment Deadline Date & Time: |
Deadline: TBC |
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Feedback Method: |
Written comment /Oral Feedback |
Feedback Method: |
Written comment /Oral Feedback |
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Feedback Date: |
Via the VLE within 3 working weeks of submission on 2nd of December 2025. |
Feedback Date: |
TBC |
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Type / Component Weighting: |
Coursework – 30% |
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Learning Outcomes Assessed: |
1- Outline the breadth of elements involved in understanding how people work and are motivated within international/global organisations. 2- Describe the key business and theoretical issues, relating to and influencing, individual behaviour in the international workplace. 3- Utilise current business scenario knowledge, from guided Research activities and case studies, to develop applied understanding of people management. Evaluate through personal reflection, personal skill development in the areas of motivation in order to improve employability and be able to articulate some of these skills. |
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Request to Buy AnswerWhat do you understand by the concept of motivation? What issues need to be taken into account when considering the motivation of people at work? Support your answers with reference to motivation theories that you have studied, your research into organisational practice and your own personal experiences.
You will be placed into teams with a brief to answer the above questions. Your team will conduct an informed presentation. You will consider understanding the first module's theme of motivation and how you can understand this concept better to improve your employability. The presentation will be in your seminar session in week 8 (W/C 10th November 2025). Although you will be working in teams and should prepare for the presentation collectively, this is not a team assignment, and you will be marked individually according to the assessment criteria.
Support will be provided to help you prepare for this presentation in both lectures and seminars.
First sit: Your presentation will take place during the scheduled seminar session and will be recorded for audit purposes.
Resit: This module requires you to submit your resit work online.
You MUST submit your work through MyBeckett using the link set up by the tutor. Receipt of your work will be recorded.
Your "Turnitin assignments" in MyBeckett can be set up so that you can check your assignment yourself as you submit it. This checking is done by creating a "Similarity Report". If this report shows that there are some problems with your work, such as un-cited quotations, you should be able to make corrections and re-submit the work again before the due date.
Please note: Tutors will follow up any suspected breach of academic integrity found after the submission date as per university policy. Late penalties will apply as per University Regulations.
Please carefully read the assessment and grade/marking descriptors overleaf.
For details on the resit please see the VLE.
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Criteria and Weighting |
100-86% |
85-70% |
69-60% |
59-50% |
49-40% |
39-30% |
29-15% |
14-0% |
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Addressing question: content of answer, both parts to question answered, sufficient depth and clarity to answer; logical, well-structured, coverage. 40% LO1, LO2, LO3
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Outstanding content to answer; both parts questions answered in an outstanding and comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; highly logical and well-structured presentation; Outstanding coverage of all key points and perspectives |
Excellent content to answer; both parts questions answered in an excellent and comprehensive manner in terms of terms of sufficient depth and clarity; highly logical and well-structured presentation; excellent coverage of all key points and perspectives. |
Very good content to answer; both parts answered in a very good and very comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; very logical and well-structured presentation; very good coverage of all key points and perspectives.
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Good content to answer; both parts answered in a good and comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; logical and well-structured presentation; good coverage of all key points and perspectives
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Reasonable content to answer; both parts answered in a reasonable and comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; fairly logical and well-structured presentation; some coverage of all key points and perspectives.
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Poor content to answer; neither part answered in a reasonable and comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; Presentation lacks logic and clear structure; inadequate coverage of some or all key points and perspectives. |
Very little content to answer; neither part answered in a reasonable and comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; presentation lacks logic and clear structure; inadequate coverage of some or all points and perspectives |
No content to answer; neither part answered in a reasonable and comprehensive manner in terms of sufficient depth and clarity; presentation lacks logic and structure; no coverage of all points and perspectives. |
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Topic Knowledge: knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions. 50% LO2, LO3, LO4 |
Outstanding knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating excellent level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; outstanding ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions. |
Excellent knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating very high level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; excellent ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions. |
Very good knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating high level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; very good ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions. |
Good knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating good level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; good ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions.
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Reasonable knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating acceptable level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; acceptable ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions.
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Poor knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating very poor level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; no ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions |
Very little knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating very poor level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; no ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions |
No knowledge and understanding and critique of motivation theory utilised to illustrate points made; demonstrating very poor level of understanding of concepts with respect to organisational practice; no ability to relate critically to own personal experiences and ambitions |
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Academic Practice Clarity, fluency logical structure and layout of assignment. All work Harvard referenced in the text and a full bibliography citations, references, presentation. 10%
LO1, LO4 |
Outstanding presentation with a logical structure. Outstanding verbal communication, fluent, excellent and consistent Harvard referencing throughout the evidence, where relevant, and in a clearly visible bibliography. |
Excellent presentation with a logical structure. Excellent verbal communication, fluent, excellent and consistent Harvard referencing throughout the evidence, where relevant, and in a clearly visible bibliography. |
Very good presentation with a logical structure. Very good verbal communication with fluency. Very good Harvard referencing throughout the evidence, where relevant, and in a clearly visible in a clearly visible bibliography |
Good presentation with a logical structure. Good and fluent verbal communication. Good Harvard referencing throughout most of the evidence, where relevant, and in a visible bibliography. |
Reasonably well presented with a fairly clear structure. Verbal communication is generally fluent. A good attempt at Harvard referencing throughout, though some errors may be included. |
Poor effort in presentation. Some spelling and grammatical errors. Little or no evidence of further reading. Work inappropriately referenced. |
Poor presentation. Likely to contain errors. Poor referencing may not include a bibliography. No research and critical thinking skills evident. |
Very poorly presented. Communication lacks fluency and contains errors. Little or no referencing evident.
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What are the different approaches to the study of Leadership, Management and Teamwork and how are they relevant to today’s workplace? Choose at least two different theories for each topic and discuss how they are relevant to current organisational practice. You are required to write an essay to answer the above question. The assignment will comprise three topics of management, leadership, and teams. The topics are equally important. The assignment will be marked holistically but it is designed to test your knowledge of theories, application of knowledge through case studies and your own research of certain topics.
There will be the opportunity to practice during independent study and in the weekly seminar sessions, in order that you can be adequately prepared for the assessment.
The criteria on which you are assessed for the essay are as follows:
This module requires you to submit your work online. You MUST submit your work through MyBeckett using the link set up by the tutor Receipt of your work will be recorded.
Your "Turnitin assignments" in MyBeckett can be set up so that you can check your assignment yourself as you submit it. This checking is done by creating a "Similarity Report". If this report shows that there are some problems with your work, such as un-cited quotations, you should be able to make corrections and re-submit the work again before the due date. More information about Turnitin is available online here: http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/mybeckett/turnitin
Please carefully read the assessment and grade/marking descriptors overleaf: For details on the resit please see the VLE.
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Criteria and Weighting |
100-86% |
85-70% |
69-60% |
59-50% |
49-40% |
39-30% |
29-15% |
14-0% |
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30% Knowledge & Understanding of the topics and academic theories Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the academic theories (i.e. Citation from relevant academic sources) LO2, LO3, LO4 |
Highly impressive understanding of the theories which demonstrates a very thorough, explicit knowledge including a full understanding of their applications. |
Impressive understanding of the theories chosen which demonstrates a thorough, explicit knowledge including understanding of their applications. |
Very good understanding of the theories chosen which demonstrates a thorough, explicit knowledge including understanding of some of their applications. |
Good understanding of the theories chosen which demonstrates a comprehensive level of knowledge including understanding of some of their applications. |
Some evidence of knowledge of the theories but the approach is largely descriptive and can take a narrow perspective. |
Attempts have been made to describe the theories, but the level of knowledge displayed is insufficient and may be confusing. |
Little knowledge or understanding of the theories with no real understanding displayed |
Very little of no knowledge or understanding of the theories with no real understanding displayed. |
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30% Consideration of academic literature and theoretical concepts The use of a range of theoretical concepts and appropriate academic literature LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 |
Highly impressive analysis of a very broad range of academic literature and theoretical concepts throughout the assignment. |
Excellent analysis of a broad range of academic literature and theoretical concepts throughout the assignment. |
Very good analysis of a broad range of academic literature and theoretical concepts throughout the assignment. |
Good comprehensive analysis of a broad range of academic literature and theoretical concepts throughout the assignment. |
Some analysis of appropriate academic literature and theoretical concepts throughout the assignment but approach is mainly descriptive. The range of sources used is not fully comprehensive. |
Insufficient use of appropriate academic literature and theoretical concepts throughout the assignment. |
There is little consideration of academic literature and theoretical concepts within the assignment.
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There is very little or no consideration of academic literature and theoretical concepts within the assignment. |
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30% Analysis of the application of the theories into practice Providing examples from the individual experience or from the case studies provided in this module
LO2, LO3, LO4 |
Highly impressive analysis of the application of the theories into practice. Use of highly relevant examples to underpin arguments being made. Insightful consideration of complexities and challenges associated with the situation considering a range of perspectives. |
Impressive analysis of the application of the theories into practice. Use of highly relevant examples to underpin arguments being made. Insightful consideration of complexities and challenges associated with the situation considering a range of perspectives. |
Very good analysis of the application of the theories into practice. Use of highly relevant examples to underpin arguments being made. Analysis of complexities and challenges associated with the situation considering a range of perspectives. |
Robust and comprehensive analysis of the application of the theories into practice. Some use of examples to underpin arguments being made. Consideration of complexities and challenges associated with the situation considering a range of perspectives. |
Consideration of the application of the theories into practice. The use of examples may be limited or not considered. There may be a focus on complexities and challenges associated with the situation considering a range of perspectives. |
Insufficient consideration of the application of the theories into practice. Where arguments are made these may be confused. A lack of examples. |
Little consideration of the application of the theories into practice. Where arguments are made these may be confused. A lack of examples. |
Very little or no consideration of the application of the theories into practice. Where arguments are made these are confused. A lack of examples. |
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10% Academic skills and competencies Style and presentation of the report LO1, LO4 |
Highly impressive structure and presentation with precise, full and appropriate references and subtle and sophisticated use of language expressing a high degree of thought with clarity and precision to a level appropriate for submission for publication |
Excellent structure and presentation with precise, full and appropriate references and subtle use of language expressing a high degree of thought with clarity and precision to a level appropriate for submission for publication. |
Very good structure and presentation with precise, full and appropriate references and subtle use of language expressing a high degree of thought with clarity and precision which furthers and enhances the argument |
Good structure and presentation with precise, full and appropriate references with minor or insignificant errors with clear and precise use of language allowing a complex argument to be easily understood and followed |
Adequate structure and presentation with good references and minor or insignificant errors or omissions with generally clear use of language sufficient for arguments to be readily understood and followed |
Confused structure and presentation with poor references and may contain multiple inconsistencies, errors, or omissions with serious errors in the use of language which makes meaning unclear or imprecise |
Poor structure and presentation with very poor standard of basic English and an imprecise non-academic writing style showing very limited referencing with numerous errors and omissions which makes meaning unclear and imprecise
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Very poor structure and presentation with very poor standard of basic English and an imprecise non-academic writing style showing no referencing with numerous errors and omissions which makes meaning unclear and imprecise
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