These are the qualities associated with the grade G, 10-19 Bad Fail*. *In examinations this mark will often involve seriously short measure or incomplete answers.KnowledgeRange [breadth/depth]Seriously inadequate, with major omissions and/or serious inaccuracies. Command of MaterialSerious inadequacies in knowledge base, which wholly 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 & AccuracyVery unclear, even garbled. Grammar & SyntaxVery weak syntax and many grammatical errors. SpellingEgregious 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. This article was published on 2024-08-13
