Third
Class Honours:
60-64
Adequate at Honours level. Identifies some of the issues and arguments
and shows some ability to lay out and and evaluate the evidence.
Research may be insufficient or too narrowly focused; argument may
suffer from lack of clarity, weaknesses of structure or difficulty
in getting the evidence to convince; and writing may have problems
of grammar or expression.
Honours
2(2):
65-69
Limited reading and research; but offers synthesis and evaluation
of the material and takes a position in relation to various interpretations
of it. Demonstrates: adequate understanding of methodology; broad
significance of sources and subject matter; and ability to mount coherent
and sustained argument. Weaknesses may include: large gaps in the
research; problems with the argument; and deficiencies in clarity
or style.
70-74
Evidence of reasonably wide reading and some original research coupled
with an appreciation of key issues and their context. Engages with
the subject and attempts to analyse the material. Makes an adequate
attempt to compare various interpretations and to argue for a position
within existing debates. Some evidence of ability to think theoretically
as well as empirically, and to conceptualise and problematise issues
in historical terms. Reasonably well written and documented.
Honours
2(1):
75-79
Sound grasp of subject matter, extensive reading and use of new and
appropriate sources in research; ability to use methods and theories
of the discipline; competent analysis and evaluation; ability to present
material clearly and succinctly and to argue persuasively. Demonstrated
ability to undertake higher degree by research.
80-84
Shows breadth and initiative in research and reading, sophisticated
understanding and some original analysis; makes good attempt to interrogate
the underlying assumptions of the evidence and arguments. Properly
documented; writing characterised by clear structure and careful expression.
First
Class Honours:
85-87
Clear First Class quality: well researched, well written, and well
argued in relation to a theoretical literature - which says something
new and worthwhile.
88-89
Excellent First Class quality [as defined above], showing a broad
and deep command of the field and a significant degree of original
thought.
90-94
Outstanding quality of Medal standard, demonstrating independent thought
throughout, a flair for the subject, and research at a potentially
publishable standard in a refereed academic journal.
(90+ is necessary but not sufficient for the award of a Medal)
95+
Denotes work in the top 1-2% of all candidates for Honours likely
to be encountered.
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