Approach to the Question

Knowledge

Analysis

Demands of Q

Structure

Knowledge

Concepts

Critical Analysis

Perspectives

0

Not understood

No obvious structure

No obvious knowledge

No relevant examples

No analysis

None

1-3

Little Understanding

Poorly structured, or not focussed on task

Little knowledge present, factual inaccuracies or vague assertions

No critical analysis. Unsubstantiated assertions and generalisations

N/A

4-6

Some understanding

Some attempt at structure but lacking clarity and coherence

Some knowledge demonstrated but inaccuracies/ irrelevancies.

Superficial context

Some limited analysis, but mainly narrative

N/A

7-9

Understanding but only partially addressed

Attempts at structured answer

Knowledge is relevant and mostly accurate. Appropriate examples

Events in context

Mainly narrative but some critical comment, often unsustained

N/A

10-12

Question understood and addressed

Generally well structured. Some lack of clarity

Knowledge is relevant and accurate. Examples are appropriate and support analysis

Events in context and clear understanding of historical concepts

Mainly clear and coherent arguments and critical analysis. Points mainly substantiated and clear conclusion

Some awareness and evaluation of different perspectives

13-15

Clear focus with high level of understanding and implications

Well structured throughout

Knowledge is relevant and accurate. Appropriate and relevant examples used to effectively support analysis.

Clear context and understanding of concepts

Clear and coherent arguments and critical analysis.

Points are substantiated and clear conclusion

Evaluation of different perspectives integrated into answer.