SPO070-6 Sport and Physical Activity Master’s Dissertation Assessment 2:Journal Article

Pass – 40-49%

Pass – 50-59%

Commendation – 60-69%

Distinction– 70%+

1 Introduction

A satisfactory rationale for the project was developed based on a critical review of the literature. In general, the argument lacked coherence and depth. It may somewhat descriptive overall. It was not clear how the study was located within a relevant body of literature. The aim/ hypotheses were not clearly stated, logically developed and/or supported.

A good rationale for the project was developed based on a critical review of the literature. A sound argument for the study was developed although this may lack coherence and depth in places. There was a reasonable attempt to locate the study within the relevant literature although this was not always clearly or fully established. The aim and hypotheses were generally appropriate but may lack clarity or support

A very good rationale for the project was developed based on a critical review of the literature. A clear and coherent argument for the study was provided. The study was located within the relevant body of literature. The aim and hypotheses were appropriate and clearly stated. They were logically developed from the literature although this may benefit from a little greater depth/support.

An excellent rationale for the project was developed based on a critical review of the literature. A logical, coherent, and insightful argument for the study was established. The study was clearly located within the body of relevant and recent literature. The aim and hypotheses were appropriate, clearly stated, well supported, and logically developed from the literature.

2

Methods

The methods were mostly appropriate for the study. A satisfactory description of the methods was provided although some important details may be missing or unclear. No clear rational for the methods was provided.

The methods were generally appropriate for study. The description of the methods was generally complete and relatively easy to follow with some lack of detail or clarity in places. A rationale for the methods was provided. This may lack depth and support

The methods were appropriate for the study. The description of the methods was generally complete and easy to follow with just a few minor omissions or errors.  A clear rationale and support for the methods was provided.

The methods were appropriate for the study and a degree of innovation may be evident. A fully complete and clear description of the methods provided the potential for easy future replication of the study.

3

Analyses and Results

Some appropriate analyses were conducted although these may be incomplete or missing important elements. The presentation and interpretation of the results was incomplete and lacked clarity in general. The communication of the results may not follow established protocols or formatting. There may be considerable repetition.

Appropriate analyses were conducted. There may be some omissions and/or errors. In places, the interpretation of the results lacked clarity or demonstrated some misunderstanding. The presentation of the results was relative clear and easy to follow with some formatting issues.

The analyses conducted were appropriate and complete. In general, the results were presented in a clear and concise manner following established protocols for the most part.  A clear and accurate interpretation of the results was provided.  There may be minor omissions, errors and/or lack of clarity in a few places.

The analyses conducted were appropriate and complete. The results were presented in a clear, logical, and concise manner. Appropriate presentation and reporting protocols were followed. The interpretation of the results was clear, accurate and insightful throughout.

4

Discussion

There was a satisfactory discussion of the results in the context of relevant theory and literature. The discussion was somewhat descriptive with a relatively superficial explanation of the results and their implications Some misunderstanding of the results and their implications was demonstrated.

There was a good discussion of the results in context of relevant theory and literature. There was a sound attempt to explain the results and their implications. In general, this could be developed and supported further. There may be some minor omissions or misunderstanding

There was a very good discussion of the results in the context of relevant theory and literature. The discussion provided a clear and coherent explanation of the results and their implications. The discussion may lack a little depth and detail in a few places.

There was an excellent discussion of the results in the context of the relevant theory and literature. The discussion provided a coherent and insightful explanation of the results and their implications. A clear and in depth understanding of the topic was demonstrated.

5

Writing and Format

The report is written with satisfactory spelling, grammar, clarity, expression, and structure. It does not appear to follow the guidelines of an appropriate journal or there are relatively large discrepancies.

The report is written with sound spelling, grammar, clarity, expression, and structure. There was a sound attempt to follow the guidelines for an appropriate journal however, this was somewhat inconsistent

The report is written with very good spelling, grammar, clarity, expression, and structure. Overall, it followed the guidelines of an appropriate journal for the topic with just a few minor formatting issues

The report is written with excellent spelling, grammar, clarity, expression, and structure. It clearly and closely follows the guidelines of an appropriate journal for the topic.

6

Sources and referencing

The dissertation is supported with a satisfactory but somewhat limited range of appropriate literature. There may be overuse of secondary or dated sources. Some key relevant literature may be omitted. Referencing was apparent but there were several formatting errors and/or omissions.

The dissertation is supported by a good range of appropriate literature including mostly published research although some sources may not be the most recent or relevant. Referencing generally followed the appropriate format with some minor errors or omissions.

The dissertation is supported with a good range of appropriate literature including recent and relevant published research in the area.  Referencing was complete and closely followed the required format with a very few minor errors

The dissertation is supported with an excellent range of appropriate literature predominantly including recent and relevant published research. Referencing was appropriate formatted, complete, and accurate throughout.