F, 20-29 Clear Fail

These are the qualities associated with the grade F , 20-29 Clear Fail*.

KnowledgeRange [breadth/depth]Seriously inadequate, with major omissions and/or serious inaccuracies.
 Command of MaterialSerious inadequacies in knowledge base, which compromise response to material.
 Awareness of ScholarshipLittle or no awareness of relevant literature and major issues surrounding a topic.
Argument & analysisFocus on QuestionWholly irrelevant.
 Clarity of StructureWholly incoherent and/or lacking in logical development.
 Analytical Skills and Independence of ThoughtNo evidence of critical awareness or insight; descriptive narrative of dubious relevance to topic; no evidence of independent thought.
 Use & Evaluation of EvidenceMarks at this level will have major omissions and/or misinterpretations of evidence.
Language & ExpressionClarity, Organisation & AccuracyUnclear and imprecise throughout.
 Grammar & SyntaxSerious weakness in syntax and grammar.
 SpellingSubstantial errors.
 Fluency of WritingIncoherent and/or compromised by lack of content.
Scholarly apparatusAccuracy & Consistency of ReferencingAs E, but with even greater failing, including near or complete absence.
 Accuracy & Consistency of Works Cited listAs E, but with even greater failing, including near or complete absence.