Essay marks

Using the Guide: Benchmarks Start at the bottom (plagiarism - naughty)and work past Failto the Pass Grades. Our rule of thumb in constructing the guide to each pass grade Pass Grade: Concentrate on: third degree of demonstrated knowledge lower second [competent] degree of focus upper second. strength of argument first.

As well as the descriptions of grades we give the numerical values used in Middlesex University's twenty point scale. At Middlesex University, degree level is level three (the second and third year) . First year modules tend to mark essays on a more generous scale.

If in your essay you are writing all that you know about NAM without delving on its relevance in a multipolar world, then you might not get good marks. Similarly, if you talk about the relevance of NAM but completely ignore the multipolar world-part of the topic, you are very much on your way to committing a blunder.

At Middlesex University, degree level is level three (the second and third year) . First year modules tend to mark essays on a more generous scale. The guide will suggest the quality of work you need to achieve level three (degree level) marks.