B, 60-69, II.i: Very Good

These are the qualities associated with the grade B, 60-69, II.i: Very Good.

KnowledgeRange [breadth/depth]Extensive and detailed but perhaps slightly uneven, mostly well assimilated, with clear evidence of independent reading.
 Command of MaterialConfident and highly competent, with a clear and assured grasp of the most relevant features of primary texts and main aspects of the topic.
 Awareness of ScholarshipConversant with immediately relevant literature and major issues surrounding a topic, though perhaps lacking consistently firm grasp of wider contexts.
Argument & analysisFocus on QuestionAddresses the question directly, thoroughly and consistently; interrogates its terms capably and to good effect.
 Clarity of StructureCoherent, logical structure, consistently and effectively developed.
 Analytical Skills and Independence of ThoughtCritically sound, constituting a serious attempt to engage with the question in an analytical way and showing clear evidence of a perceptive response to the material, though without fully drawing out some potentially relevant nuances and implications; some original insight and evidence of independent thought.
 Use & Evaluation of EvidencePersuasive use of primary textual evidence in support of argument, though perhaps without a consistently sophisticated focus on telling detail; confident, analytical and accurate handling of an appropriate range of secondary sources.
Language & ExpressionClarity, Organisation & AccuracyClear and generally precise; paragraphing generally expresses and supports the development of the argument.
 Grammar & SyntaxVaried syntax; correct grammar.
 SpellingAccurate.
 Fluency of WritingFluent.
Scholarly apparatusAccuracy & Consistency of ReferencingAccurate, consistent, and mainly well judged and appropriate, but possibly some omissions or over-elaboration, and occasional misjudgement as to where a reference is necessary.
 Accuracy & Consistency of Works Cited listComplete and accurate, perhaps occasional weakness in consistency and organisation.

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