Aim and Method
Clarity and definition of research objectives, selection of method that is
appropriate to the research objectives, selection of analytical techniques
appropriate to the data collected.
/20
Theoretical Framework And Literature review
Thoroughness and coherence of literature review; critical evaluation of
theory and research used in the essay; identification of research issues
within the selected topic.
/30
Data Analysis/ Findings
Data collection, analysis, critical evaluation and application (rather
than mere description) to the topic, assessment of quality of results
obtained, interpretation of results.
/25
Conclusion
Summary of key findings, implications for theory – and practice, limitations
of the research, directions for future research.
/15
Presentation
Abstract; style, structure and layout; appropriate use of tables, diagrams,
appendices; style of referencing & language.
/10
TOTAL MARK
/100
Guidelines for Writing a Research Essay