HD

High distinction

85 - 100

There is excellent understanding of the passage, demonstrated by persuasive interpretation supported by effective references to the passage.

Excellent situation of the passage in its historical/cultural context. 

Outstanding analysis and appreciation of the ways in which language, structure, technique and style shape meaning. 

Ideas are persuasively organized, with excellent structure, coherence and development. 

Language is very clear, effective, carefully chosen and precise, with a high degree of accuracy in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction; register and style are effective and appropriate to the commentary.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

There is very good understanding of the passage, demonstrated by persuasive interpretation supported by effective references to the passage.

Very good situation of the passage in its historical/cultural context. 

Very good analysis and appreciation of the ways in which language, structure, technique and style shape meaning. 

Ideas are effectively organized, with very good structure, coherence and development. 

Language is clear and carefully chosen, with a good degree of accuracy in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction; register and style are consistently appropriate to the commentary.

CR

Credit

65 - 74

There is a good understanding of the passage, demonstrated by an interpretation supported by effective references to the passage.

Good situation of the passage in its historical/cultural context. 

Good analysis and appreciation of the ways in which language, structure, technique and style shape meaning. 

Ideas are well organized, with a good structure, coherence and development. 

Language is clear and carefully chosen, with an adequate degree of accuracy in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction despite some lapses; register and style are mostly appropriate to the commentary.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

There is an adequate understanding of the passage, with a superficial attempt at interpretation and some appropriate references to the passage.

Adequate situation of the passage in its historical/cultural context. 

There is some mention, but little analysis or appreciation, of the ways in which language, structure, technique and style shape meaning.

Ideas have some organization, with a recognizable structure; coherence and development are often lacking.

Language is sometimes clear and carefully chosen; grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction are fairly accurate, although errors and inconsistencies are apparent; the register and style are to some extent appropriate to the commentary.

FA

Fail

0 - 49

There is basic understanding of the passage but virtually no attempt at interpretation and few references to the passage.

Little attempt to situate the passage in context.

There are few references to, and no analysis or appreciation of, the ways in which language, structure, technique and style shape meaning.

Ideas have little organization; there may be a superficial structure, but coherence and
development are lacking.

Language is rarely clear and appropriate; there are many errors in grammar, vocabulary and sentence construction, and little sense of register and style.

HD

High distinction

85 - 100

Outstanding work, displaying an exceptional degree of originality and creativity and / or exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Shows critical understanding of current knowledge, including relevant research papers and reviews.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

Excellent work displaying a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subject together with the ability to evaluate critically selected aspects of current knowledge. Evidence of wide reading.

CR

Credit

65 - 74

Shows a good knowledge and understanding of the subject with no major gaps or omissions. Displays ability to analyse, interpret and organise information to produce coherent accounts. Evidence of reading beyond lecture notes and standard texts.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

Shows a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the essentials of the subject with an ability to integrate information into a clear, well- structured account, but lacking in breadth or depth, or with some significant aspects omitted. Evidence that sources other than lecture notes and set texts have been consulted.

FA

Fail

0 - 49

Knowledge and understanding of the subject are fragmentary, some aspects showing a very basic level of understanding but other aspects displaying fundamental errors and omissions.