Student Name: Student Number: Title:
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Section Criterion HD (85-100%)     D (75-85%)   C (65-74%)   P (50-64%)   F (<50%)
        Abstract (5%)
    Abstract is clear and describes project & keywords are presented
  Abstract includes the intent, major achievements and conclusions of the academic work and each is clearly articulated
  Abstract includes the intent, major achievements and conclusions of the academic work but not all parts are clearly articulated
 Abstract is missing either the intent, major achievements and conclusions of the academic work
  Abstract is missing more than one element of the intent, major achievements and conclusions of the academic work
  Does not achieve passing standard
   Introduction & Background (10%)
   Project background establishes a clear rationale, aim and context for the research project and justifies the need for the project.
  The rationale, context and need for the research project are clearly identified and supported by academic/industry evidence. Research problem and aim is very clearly articulated, and logical research questions which address the research problem and research need/gap are established
  The rationale, context and need for the research project are identified but further supporting evidence is needed or the type of evidence needs to be refined. Research problem is appropriately articulated, and suitable research questions which address the research problem and research need/gap are established
 The rationale, context and need for the research project are not well supported or clear and there is insufficient evidence.
Research problem is not clearly articulated, and the research questions which address the research problem and research need/gap are limited
  The rationale, context and need for the research project are unclear and poorly supported with evidence. Research problem is poorly articulated, and the research questions which address the research problem and research need/gap are poor/missing
  Does not achieve passing standard
   Literature (10%)
  Review of relevant literature and/or theoretical framework clearly presented
 Comprehensive literature review. Includes current and landmark literature
highly relevant to the topic. Establishes an advanced theoretical framework for the research topic. Is appropriate for publication or presentation with little or no revision.
 Complete literature review with sound organization. Includes very few non refereed sources and provides current research relevant to the field and the topic. Establishes