Appendix 3.1:

Appendix 3 - Markers Comments.
Category System - Evidence Indicators
Appendix 3.2 - Guidelines for Markers of Integrative Practice Studies (1).
Appendix 3.3 - Guidelines for Markers of Integrative Practice Studies (2).
Appendix 3.4 - Guidelines for Markers of Integrative Practice Studies (3).

These indicators are for use in relation to the pro-forma to help markers to evaluate the study and help in reaching a PASS or FAIL decision. They are not about grading the overall assignment.


Structure / Presentation

VERY GOOD
- the study is logically and exceptionally well presented within the word limit
GOOD
- the study is logically and coherently presented within the word limit
SATISFACTORY
- the study is clearly presented within the word limit
UNSATISFACTORY
- the study is poorly presented but within word limit
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
- the study is very poorly presented and/or is above or below word limit


Process of Practice and Coverage of all Elements of the Assignment

VERY GOOD
- the account of the process of practice is particularly comprehensive and the assignment addresses all elements of the task
GOOD
- the account of the process of practice is comprehensive and the assignment addresses all elements of the task
SATISFACTORY
- the account of the process of practice includes adequate reference to each phase of practice and the assignment addresses all elements of the task
UNSATISFACTORY
- the account of the process of practice is rather fragmented and/or not all elements of the assignment are adequately addressed
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
- the account of the process of practice is incomplete and/or several elements of the assignment are not addressed or inadequately addressed


Integration of Theory and Practice

VERY GOOD
- the student is particularly successful at synthesising material from the academic modules and wider reading into her/his practice
GOOD
- the student successfully integrates material from the academic modules into her/his practice
SATISFACTORY
- the student incorporates material in the study from the academic modules, with some evidence of synthesis
UNSATISFACTORY
- the student incorporates material in the study from the academic modules but with little evidence of synthesis
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
- the student fails to incorporate material from the academic modules


Critical Analysis and Reflection

VERY GOOD
- the student's practice is analysed in a particularly clear and reflective manner
GOOD
- the student's practice is described in a clear, convincing and reflective manner with some analysis
SATISFACTORY
- the student's practice is described in a reflective manner
UNSATISFACTORY
- the student's practice is described in some detail but with little depth or evidence of reflection on practice
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
- the student provides only a simple account of practice with little depth and no reflection on practice


Attention to Issues of Oppression / Discrimination

VERY GOOD
- the student very effectively addresses issues of oppression and her/his own anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice
GOOD
- the student more than adequately addresses issues of oppression with examples from her/his practice
SATISFACTORY
- the student adequately addresses issues of oppression with reference to her/his practice
UNSATISFACTORY
- the student addresses issues of oppression in the study but with little depth or detail
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
- the student does not adequately address issues of oppression


Source Referencing and Bibliography

VERY GOOD
- the student consistently and thoroughly supports statements and judgements made in the study with appropriate evidence and references
GOOD
- the student consistently supports statements and judgements made in the study with appropriate evidence and references
SATISFACTORY
- the student generally supports statements and judgements made in their study with appropriate evidence and references
UNSATISFACTORY
- the student supports some statements and judgements made in the study but with little supportive evidence or references
VERY UNSATISFACTORY
- the student does not support statements or judgements made in the study and provides very few references


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