Student name: ............................................... Marker: ............................. Result .......................... 

Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction

Credit

Pass
Declarative Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of an issue that impacts upon student success—making links to underlying theories and professional practice (P & PK).
Sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the topic question and how it relates to student success – concepts described and explained in detail with coherent articulation of complex relationships and distinctions.
Considerable knowledge and understanding of the topic question and how it relates to student success – concepts described and explained with clear understanding of relationships and distinctions.
Understanding of the topic question and how it relates to student success – concepts described and clearly explained in detail.
Understanding of topic and how it relates to student success outlined. Some key concepts explained.
Some understanding of the topic is demonstrated.
Demonstrated understanding of current policy and initiatives in education and insight into contemporary theory and research (PK).
Comprehensive understanding of current policies and initiatives relevant to this field in education and ability to synthesise in creative and interesting ways.
A range of credible readings/materials /data consistently incorporated and synthesised.
Detailed understanding of current policies and initiatives relevant to this field in education and ability to synthesise in a comprehensive and clear way.
A range of readings/materials/data synthesised and linked.
Incorporates understanding of some policies and initiatives of relevance to this field in education, incorporated in appropriate ways.
A range of readings/materials/ data that are appropriately linked and utilised.
Makes reference to some current policies and initiatives of relevance to education.
A range of appropriate readings/material/data mentioned and used.
Some policies and/or research material used.
Some references included, with errors and /or some key references not utilised.
Demonstrated understanding of specific Dimension 4 Reasoning Processes utilising one effectively (P & PK).
Excellent understanding of a well chosen Dimension 4 process utilised with insight in a sophisticated application to selected topic.
Detailed understanding of a relevant Dimension 4 process with appropriate and practical application made to the selected topic.
Solid understanding of an appropriate Dimension 4 process and practical application made to the selected topic.
Basic understanding of a Dimension 4 process and some practical application made.
A Dimension 4 process identified.
Procedural Knowledge
Demonstrated processes and skills in research, analysis and use of a Dim 4 complex reasoning process (P & PK) shaped into relevant form.
Creatively and comprehensively applies a Dimension 4 process to conduct research and shape material into an engaging presentation accompanied by professional and relevant materials.
Effectively utilises a Dimension 4 process to conduct research and create an interesting presentation accompanied by relevant materials.
Implements a Dimension 4 process within the research process and creates an interesting presentation and related materials.
Uses a Dimension 4 process and conducts research to create a presentation and materials.
Information presented with an awareness of Dimension 4.
Communicating effectively as part of a group presentation utilising appropriate ICTs to help engage the audience (P & F).
Creative and polished presentation from all group members with audience effectively considered throughout. Uses technology in ways that show expertise, creativity and a professional approach.
Well prepared presentation by all group members - appropriate and engaging for selected audience. Uses technology in ways that show skilful understanding of its potential.
Clearly presented by most group members - with audience considered. Uses technology to present information in a variety of ways.
Adequately presented by group members - with some consideration of audience. Uses technology to present information in an accessible way.
Material presented to the audience. Some use of technology. Some material needs editing or be more audience friendly
Evidence of receptivity to new ideas and application of a futures orientation (F).
Incorporates current, relevant theories, policies and initiatives and projects future possibilities in creative and original ways.
Incorporates pertinent theories, policies and initiatives and proposes possible developments and alternatives.
Incorporates some current theories, policies and initiatives and considers implications for the future.
Incorporates some current theories and policies and considers application.
Identifies current issues and practices.
Effective utilisation of Networks and Partnerships through connecting with key personnel and sources and engaging in feedback processes
(N & P).
Significant connections with key personnel and sources, generating data which has enriched the research.
Critically and perceptively reflects and evaluates upon learning engaging in peer evaluation and feedback processes in a perceptive and tactful way.
Effective connections with key personnel and sources, generating data which has informed the research.
Critically reflects and evaluates upon learning engaging in peer evaluation and feedback processes in constructive ways.
Establishes and utilises connections with key personnel and sources using data to inform the research.
Reflects and analyses learning and engages in peer evaluation and feedback processes.
Made connections with key personnel and sources and gathered some data.
Reflects on learning and engages in feedback and evaluation processes.
Identified some relevant personnel and sources. Some material not well utilised. Provided some feedback on learning.

Links to BLM Graduate Standards: PK= Professional knowledge, F= Futures orientation, N&P = Networks and partnerships, P = Pedagogy