PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Geography
REPORT
Student Name:
Content & Structure
Module Code:
Report addresses the task set
Report is off the point or contains much
tangential material
Superficial, uneven or inappropriate depth
Topic considered in appropriate depth
Assessed by:
Date:
Aims, objectives & scope clear
Aims, objectives & scope unclear
Report logically organised
Report poorly organised
Evidence of original thought or initiative
Little original thought or initiative
Grading
>85%
1st Outstanding
70 – 85%
1st Excellent
60 – 69%
2 Very good
50-59%
Mark awarded
Methodology, data collection & interpretation
Data/info collection appropriate to aims
Data/information collection inappropriate
2 Satisfactory
Data analysis appropriate to aims
Data analysis inappropriate
40-49%
3 Pass
30-39%
F Unsatisfactory
Interpretation & discussion of results logical,
realistic and appropriate to aims
Data/information & methods are critically
evaluated
Interpretation & discussion are illogical or not
supported by results
Data/information & methods are not
evaluated
20-29%
<20%
F Very unsatisfactory
F Totally unsatisfactory
%
Literature
Comments ( including suggestions for improvement of
future reports):
Appropriate range and number of sources
used
Evidence from literature and case studies
used to support argument
Key points of literature paraphrased
Limited range and number of sources
Correct and thorough citation of references
Incorrect and /or insufficient citation of
references
Supporting evidence insufficient or poorly
integrated with text
Literature plagiarised
Presentation and written style
Good use of English
Poor use of English
Clearly and attractively set out
Untidy and difficult to read or navigate
Required length
Too long/too short
Figures, tables, plates used appropriately
Inappropriate balance of figures, tables & text