{"id":434359,"date":"2018-06-23T11:30:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-23T11:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essaypaper.org\/?p=28292"},"modified":"2018-10-24T09:10:01","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T09:10:01","slug":"european-law-assignment-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedictsol.com\/blogs\/european-law-assignment-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"European Law Assignment Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"
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European Law<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Question:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018The EU has not been democratic.\u2019<\/p>\n

Critically evaluate the above statement by reference to the role, composition and powers of the EU institutions as well as the judicial activism of the Court<\/p>\n

Word Limit: 1,500 words excluding footnotes and bibliography. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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USE UK LAW!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Referencing – OSCOLA Quick Reference Guide!!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

All quotations from, or use of other writers\u2019 work must be properly referenced- that is, you must give the author, title, and date of publication of the work concerned, and the page or section number of the passage quoted or cited. Reference style should remain consistent throughout each submitted essay.<\/p>\n

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Your coursework answer should be properly referenced using the Oxford Referencing System (OSCOLA) see www.law.ox.ac.uk<\/p>\n

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You should include a full bibliography at the end of your work.<\/p>\n

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OSCOLA Quick Reference Guide<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do not use full stops in abbreviations. Separate citations with a semi-colon.<\/p>\n

Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n

Give the party names, followed by the neutral citation, followed by the Law Reports <\/em>citation (eg AC, Ch, QB). If there is no neutral citation, give the Law Reports <\/em>citation followed by the court in brackets. If the case is not reported in the Law Reports<\/em>, cite the All ER or the WLR, or failing that a specialist report.<\/p>\n

Corr v IBC Vehicles Ltd <\/em>[2008] UKHL 13, [2008] 1 AC 884<\/p>\n

R (Roberts) v Parole Board <\/em>[2004] EWCA Civ 1031, [2005] QB 410<\/p>\n

Page v Smith <\/em>[1996] AC 155 (HL)<\/p>\n

When pinpointing, give paragraph numbers in square brackets at the end of the citation. If the judgment has no paragraph numbers, provide the page number pinpoint after the court.<\/p>\n

Callery v Gray <\/em>[2001] EWCA Civ 1117, [2001] 1 WLR 2112 [42], [45]<\/p>\n

Bunt v Tilley <\/em>[2006] EWHC 407 (QB), [2006] 3 All ER 336 [1]\u2013[37]<\/p>\n

R v Leeds County <\/em>Court, ex p Morris <\/em>[1990] QB 523 (QB) 530\u201331<\/p>\n

If citing a particular judge:<\/p>\n

Arscott v The Coal Authority <\/em>[2004] EWCA Civ 892, [2005] Env LR 6 [27] (Laws LJ)<\/p>\n

Statutes and statutory instruments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Act of Supremacy 1558<\/p>\n

Human Rights Act 1998, s 15(1)(b)<\/p>\n

Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amendment of Minimum Age) Order 2004, SI 2004\/3166<\/p>\n

EU legislation and cases<\/strong><\/p>\n

Consolidated Version of the Treaty on European Union [2008] OJ C115\/13<\/p>\n

Council Regulation (EC) 139\/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (EC Merger Regulation) [2004] OJ L24\/1, art 5<\/p>\n

Case C\u2013176\/03 Commission v Council <\/em>[2005] ECR I\u20137879, paras 47\u201348<\/p>\n

European Court of Human Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Omojudi v UK <\/em>(2009) 51 EHRR 10<\/p>\n

Osman v UK <\/em>ECHR 1998\u2013VIII 3124<\/p>\n

Balogh v Hungary <\/em>App no 47940\/99 (ECHR, 20 July 2004)<\/p>\n

Simpson v UK <\/em>(1989) 64 DR 188<\/p>\n

Secondary Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Books<\/strong><\/p>\n

Give the author\u2019s name in the same form as in the publication, except in bibliographies, where you should give only the surname followed by the initial(s). Give relevant information about editions, translators and so forth before the publisher, and give page numbers at the end of the citation, after the brackets.<\/p>\n

Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan <\/em>(first published 1651, Penguin 1985) 268<\/p>\n

Gareth Jones, Goff and Jones: The Law of Restitution <\/em>(1st supp, 7th edn, Sweet & Maxwell 2009)<\/p>\n

K Zweigert and H K\u00f6tz, An Introduction to Comparative Law <\/em>(Tony Weir tr, 3rd edn, OUP 1998)<\/p>\n

Contributions to edited books<\/strong><\/p>\n

Francis Rose, \u2018The Evolution of the Species\u2019 in Andrew Burrows and Alan Rodger (eds), Mapping the Law: Essays in Memory of Peter Birks <\/em>(OUP 2006)<\/p>\n

Encyclopedias<\/strong><\/p>\n

Halsbury\u2019s Laws <\/em>(5th edn, 2010) vol 57, para 53<\/p>\n

Journal articles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Craig, \u2018Theory, \u201cPure Theory\u201d and Values in Public Law\u2019 [2005] PL 440<\/p>\n

When pinpointing, put a comma between the first page of the article and the page pinpoint.<\/p>\n

JAG Griffith, \u2018The Common Law and the Political Constitution\u2019 (2001) 117 LQR 42, 64<\/p>\n

Online journals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graham Greenleaf, \u2018The Global Development of Free Access to Legal Information\u2019 (2010) 1(1) EJLT < http:\/\/ejlt.org\/\/article\/view\/17 > accessed 27 July 2010<\/p>\n

Command papers and Law Commission reports<\/strong><\/p>\n

Department for International Development, Eliminating World Poverty: Building our Common Future <\/em>(White Paper, Cm 7656, 2009) ch 5<\/p>\n

Law Commission, Reforming Bribery <\/em>(Law Com No 313, 2008) paras 3.12\u20133.17<\/p>\n

Websites and blogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah Cole, \u2018Virtual Friend Fires Employee\u2019 (Naked Law<\/em>, 1 May 2009) <www.nakedlaw.com\/2009\/05\/index.html> accessed 19 November 2009<\/p>\n

Newspaper articles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jane Croft, \u2018Supreme Court Warns on Quality\u2019 Financial Times <\/em>(London, 1 July 2010) 3<\/p>\n

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  1. Grading Criteria<\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The following tables are provided by the University to assist in the interpretation of numeric grades given for assessments:<\/p>\n

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    Levels 0, 4, 5, 6<\/strong> (Undergraduate Level)<\/strong><\/td>\nLevel 7<\/strong> (Masters Level) <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Numeric Grade\u00a0 awarded<\/strong><\/td>\nInterpretation of Grade<\/strong><\/td>\nNumeric Grade \u00a0awarded<\/strong><\/td>\nInterpretation of Grade<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Grade Descriptor<\/strong><\/td>\nEquivalent Classification Descriptor<\/strong><\/td>\nGrade Descriptor<\/strong><\/td>\nEquivalent Classification Descriptor<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    80-100<\/td>\nOutstanding<\/td>\n1st<\/sup> Class Honours\/ Distinction<\/td>\n <\/td>\n80-100<\/td>\nOutstanding<\/td>\n1st<\/sup> Class Honours\/ Distinction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    70-79<\/td>\nExcellent<\/td>\n <\/td>\n70-79<\/td>\nExcellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    60-69<\/td>\nVery good<\/td>\nUpper 2nd<\/sup> Class Honours\/ Commendation<\/td>\n <\/td>\n60-69<\/td>\nVery good<\/td>\nUpper 2nd<\/sup> Class Honours\/ Commendation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    50-59<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\nLower 2nd<\/sup> Class Honours\/Pass<\/td>\n <\/td>\n50-59<\/td>\nGood\/ satisfactory<\/td>\nLower 2nd<\/sup> Class Honours\/Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n50<\/td>\nReferred Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    40-49<\/td>\nSatisfactory<\/td>\n3rd<\/sup> Class Honours\/Pass<\/td>\n <\/td>\n40-49<\/td>\nMarginal fail<\/td>\nNot applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    40<\/td>\nReferred Pass<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n30-39<\/td>\nClear fail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    30-39<\/td>\nMarginal fail<\/td>\nNot applicable<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    20-29<\/td>\nClear fail<\/td>\n <\/td>\n20-29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    0-19<\/td>\nLittle or nothing of merit<\/td>\n <\/td>\n0-19<\/td>\nLittle or nothing of merit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    LLB Programme Handbook<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    More guidance on the School Assessment policies is available in the LLB Programme Handbook which is available on StudyNet.<\/p>\n

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    Expectations of written assessment at Level 5<\/p>\n

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    Presentation & structure<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Includes:<\/strong><\/td>\n

    		Content \/ Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Includes:<\/strong><\/td>\n

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    Breadth \/ Depth & Integration of Sources<\/h2>\n

    Includes:<\/strong><\/td>\n

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    Analysis & Application<\/h1>\n

    includes:<\/strong><\/td>\n

    		Presentation of References<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Includes:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Structure work to present a coherent point of view from both sides of the argument if required<\/p>\n

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    Use the introduction to set out these ideas<\/p>\n

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    Begin to use more academic and legal language<\/p>\n

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    Identify the legal or other relevant issues raised by the question<\/p>\n

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    State the law or other sources accurately and in appropriate detail<\/p>\n

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    Provide a reasoned and supported conclusion<\/p>\n

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    Demonstrate use of texts and leading case law or other sources<\/p>\n

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    Consider both sides of an argument with supporting material from law or other sources<\/p>\n

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    Integrate this supporting material concisely into your argument<\/p>\n

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    Analysis:<\/p>\n

    Use your material to demonstrate your understanding of the issues<\/p>\n

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    Attempt to include a balance of contrasting arguments to support your analysis from your sources<\/p>\n

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    Application:<\/p>\n

    Make good use of supporting sources to develop your application<\/p>\n

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    		Use a range of footnotes to cite your references<\/p>\n

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    This can be used to evidence your wider reading and research<\/p>\n

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    Include all references in your bibliography<\/p>\n

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    Use the OSCOLA referencing system \u2013 information available on Studynet under Learning Resources and the Law Subject Toolkit<\/p>\n

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    Key tips:<\/p>\n

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    Continue to make good use of paragraphs to logically order your discussion<\/p>\n

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    Check your grammar for clarity of expression<\/p>\n

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    Use the spell checker and double check unusual words such as case names<\/p>\n

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    Ensure your spell checker is set to English UK<\/p>\n

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    Make more substantial use of footnotes than at level 4<\/p>\n

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    		Key tips:<\/p>\n

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    Aim for a balance of appropriate detail highlighting the key issues from your sources depending on the significance of the issue to the answer<\/p>\n

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    Avoid description, balance your argument with analysis and application<\/p>\n

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    Avoid including irrelevant material to the question set<\/p>\n

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    		Key tips:<\/p>\n

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    For a higher mark you will need to show evidence of reading beyond the basic texts and leading cases.<\/p>\n

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    Look for relevant journal articles or case notes to enhance your answer<\/p>\n

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    		Key tips:<\/p>\n

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    Review the instruction in the Q \u2013 words such as \u2018Analyse\u2019, \u2018Argue\u2019, \u2018Examine\u2019\u00a0 elate to Analysis whilst words such as \u2018Apply\u2019 \u2018Demonstrate\u2019, \u2018Illustrate\u2019 relate to Application<\/p>\n

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    Keep the instructions in mind whilst preparing your answer<\/p>\n

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    In a problem question scenario you should analyse the issues from both sides of the competing arguments and then in your application identify the position of the party you are asked to advise providing any difficulties to their position in your conclusion<\/p>\n

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    Avoid plagiarism<\/p>\n

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    Ensure you use quotation marks where relevant and reference the quotation<\/p>\n

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    If this is an individual piece of assessed work, ensure you avoid collusion when preparing and writing your answer<\/p>\n

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    Detailed criteria on mark ranges below:<\/p>\n

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    Written Work Assessment and Grading Criteria: Level 5<\/p>\n

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    Numeric Grade <\/strong><\/td>\nGrade Descriptor<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

    Written Work Level 5 Grading Criteria<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Presentation & structure<\/strong><\/td>\nContent \/ Knowledge<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

    Breadth \/ Depth & Integration of Sources<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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    Analysis & Application<\/h1>\n<\/td>\n

    		Presentation of References<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    80-100<\/p>\n

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    		Outstanding<\/p>\n

    work<\/td>\n

    		Outstanding presentation & clarity.<\/p>\n

    No significant grammatical \/ spelling errors.<\/p>\n

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    		Outstanding exploration of topic showing excellent knowledge & understanding.<\/p>\n

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    		Outstanding breadth & depth of sources used. Outstanding integration of sources into work.<\/td>\nOutstanding level of analysis & application.<\/p>\n

    Highly developed \/ focused work.<\/td>\n

    		Outstanding standard of referencing within text with accuracy to those on list.<\/p>\n

    Accurate list & use of recommended referencing system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    70-79<\/p>\n

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    		Excellent work<\/td>\nExcellent structure.<\/p>\n

    Fluent writing style with very few errors.<\/td>\n

    		Excellent level of knowledge &\u00a0\u00a0 demonstrated. Covers all relevant points & issues.<\/td>\nExcellent breadth & depth.<\/p>\n

    Excellent integration of sources into work.<\/p>\n

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    		Excellent level of\u00a0\u00a0 analysis & application of issues.<\/td>\nExcellent standard of referencing within text with accuracy to those on list.<\/p>\n

    Accurate list & use of recommended referencing system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    60-69<\/p>\n

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    		Very good work<\/td>\nVery good clear structure.<\/p>\n

    Articulate & fluent writing style. Very few grammatical errors & spelling mistakes.<\/td>\n

    		Very good level of knowledge & understanding demonstrated.\u00a0 Some minor issues not fully explored or applied<\/td>\nVery good breadth & depth appropriate to topic.<\/p>\n

    Sources integrated very well.<\/p>\n

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    		Very good level of, analysis & application but not consistently taken to full extent.<\/td>\nVery good standard of referencing within text with general accuracy to those on list.<\/p>\n

    Use of recommended referencing system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    50-59<\/p>\n

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    		Good work<\/td>\nGood clear presentation & structure with paragraphing.<\/p>\n

    Writing is mainly clear but some spelling &\/ or grammatical errors.<\/td>\n

    		\u00a0Good level of knowledge & understanding demonstrated. Most major issues explored with some minor aspects not considered<\/td>\nGood breadth & depth appropriate to topic.<\/p>\n

    Sources integrated well.<\/p>\n

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    		Good level of analysis & application but some issues could be addressed or developed further.<\/p>\n

    Some minor omissions.<\/p>\n

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    		Good standard of referencing within text with most accurate to those on list.<\/p>\n

    Use of recommended referencing system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    40-49<\/p>\n

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    		Satisfactory work<\/td>\nSatisfactory but<\/p>\n

    basic structure.<\/p>\n

    Not always written clearly & has grammatical & \/ or spelling errors.<\/td>\n

    		Satisfactory level of knowledge & understanding but with limited integration into topic set.\u00a0 Some major issues not fully explored and minor issues omitted.<\/p>\n

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    		Satisfactory breadth & depth appropriate to topic.<\/p>\n

    Sources integrated in some places.<\/p>\n

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    		Satisfactory level of analysis & application but some matters superficially addressed or omitted<\/td>\nBasic referencing within text & consistent use of referencing system.<\/p>\n

    Some inaccuracies in recording.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    30-39<\/p>\n

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    		Marginal Fail<\/td>\nWeak format, limited or poor structure.<\/p>\n

    Muddled work with many spelling & \/ or grammatical errors.<\/td>\n

    		Unsatisfactory evidence of knowledge & understanding with limited exploration or omission of the major issues<\/p>\n

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    		Limited or muddled understanding of the topic with limited reference to relevant sources with some irrelevant to topic.<\/p>\n

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    		Limited evidence of analysis & application.<\/p>\n

    More development & comment needed. Answer generally limited to accurate description.<\/td>\n

    		Use of referencing system with errors & inconsistently applied. Limited referencing within the text. Limited accuracy of in-text references compared to those in the final Reference list.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    20 \u2013 29<\/p>\n

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    		Clear Fail<\/td>\nInadequate format & poor paragraphing \/ signposting.<\/p>\n

    Inappropriate writing style<\/p>\n

    Poorly written &\/or poor spelling & grammar.<\/td>\n

    		Inadequate evidence of knowledge & understanding with very limited exploration or omission of the major issues.<\/td>\nVery limited understanding of topic with very limited reference to relevant sources and possible reference to irrelevant sources<\/td>\nInadequate.<\/p>\n

    Very limited evidence of analysis & application.<\/p>\n

    Answer generally limited to description, some of which is inaccurate.<\/td>\n

    		Inadequate<\/p>\n

    Inaccurate use of referencing system or absence of use of system<\/p>\n

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    1 \u2013 19<\/p>\n

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    		Little or Nothing of merit<\/td>\nNothing of merit.<\/p>\n

    Poorly written work, lacking structure, paragraphing \/ signposting.<\/p>\n

    Many inaccuracies in spelling & grammar.<\/td>\n

    		Nothing of merit.<\/p>\n

    No evidence of appropriate knowledge & understanding.<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n

    		Nothing of merit<\/p>\n

    No breadth or depth to answer nor reference to relevant sources.<\/td>\n

    		Nothing of merit.<\/p>\n

    No evidence of analysis & application.<\/p>\n

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     <\/td>\n

    		Nothing of merit<\/p>\n

    Referencing system was not or very poorly used.<\/p>\n

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