Guidance for project report classification

Outstanding depth of knowledge and comprehensive understanding of major and

complex theories, principles and concepts; professional competence in both
identifying and modelling of more complex problems; appropriately and
effectively used techniques, demonstrating originality, innovation, reflective
First
thinking and creativity in formulating a sustainable and repeatable solution;
class 90 - 100
evidence of outstanding quality of analysis and interpretation of new or abstract
data, evaluating outcomes and making judgements; high quality referencing and
bibliography; excellent, well directed presentation, logically structured report;
using correct grammar and spelling.
The developed work may contain publishable material suitable to a journal.
Comprehensive depth of knowledge and clear understanding of major theories,
principles and concepts; very competent in both identifying and modelling of more
complex problems; appropriately and effectively used techniques, demonstrating
First innovation and creativity in formulating a sustainable and repeatable solution;
class 80 - 89 evidence of excellent analysis and interpretation of new or abstract data,
evaluating outcomes and making judgements; high quality referencing and
bibliography; excellent, well directed presentation, logically structured report;
using correct grammar and spelling.
The developed work may contain publishable material suitable to a conference.
Excellent knowledge and depth understanding of principles and concepts; clear
evidence of relevant application of theory and/or empirical results where
applicable; demonstrate the steps taken, few minor errors in calculations, using
First
70 - 79 recognised methods; appropriate evidence of using analytical and interpretative
class
skills in solving the problem, evaluating outcomes and making judgements;
excellent referencing and bibliography; excellent, well-directed presentation and
structured report; using correct grammar and spelling.
Comprehensive knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts;
evidence of relevant application of theory and/or empirical results, where
Upper applicable; minor errors in the steps taken or in calculations, recognised methods
second 60 - 69 not always used correctly; some evidence of using analytical and interpretative
class skills in solving the problem, evaluating outcomes and making judgements;
comprehensive referencing and bibliography; good quality presentation, well-
structured report; using correct grammar and spelling.
Appropriate knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts; some
relevant application of theory and/or empirical results where applicable; steps
taken in calculations lack clarity, recognised methods not used or used incorrectly;
Second
50 - 59 limited evidence of using analytical and interpretative skills in solving the
class
problem, evaluating outcomes and making judgements; adequate referencing and
bibliography; acceptable presentation and structured report; acceptable grammar
and spelling.
Basic knowledge of key principles and concepts; limited evidence of relevant
application of theory and/or empirical results; steps taken in calculations lack
Third clarity, calculations have numerous major errors, recognised methods not used or
40 - 49
class used incorrectly; limited use of analytical and interpretative skills; limited
referencing and bibliography; weak presentation and structured report, grammar
and spelling.
Limited and/or superficial knowledge of key principles and concepts; no evidence
of relevant application of theory and/or empirical results; steps taken in
calculations incomplete or largely incorrect, recognised methods not used or used
Pass/Fail 35 - 39
incorrectly; the work is significantly flawed, the final product barely works;
inadequate referencing and bibliography; poor presentation and structured report;
poor grammar and spelling.
Insufficient evidence of key principles and concepts; no evidence of application of
theory and/or empirical results; no steps taken in calculations, recognised methods
Fail 0 - 34
not used; no analysis or interpretation; little or no referencing and bibliography;
unacceptable presentation, structured report; poor grammar and spelling.