The Green Book

Criteria for the Marking of Projects and
Related Coursework Exercises

ASSESSMENT GRADE MARK RANGE % DEGREE CLASS CRITERIA

A* 85 to 100 1 Outstanding achievement and presentation beyond the expectation of the supervisor, and making little demand for supervisory support.

A 70 to 84 Excellent work and presentation; substantial level of independent enquiry, of critical thought or creative ability.

B 60 to 69 2(i) Well organised, clearly presented and adequately detailed; thorough grasp of relevant principles; some evidence of independent enquiry, of critical thought or creative ability; assessment of alternative solutions, designs or approaches.

C 50 to 59 2(ii) Substantially correct; basic understanding of relevant principles; some evidence of enquiry; substantially competent in design, calculation and organisation; modest evidence of creative or critical ability; adequately presented; adequate level of consistent effort.

D 40 to 49 3 Some elements correct; incomplete understanding of relevant principles; some competence in routine tasks; somewhat lacking in presentation or in the application of consistent effort. Just acceptable.

E 0 to 39 - Work displaying little or no understanding of the relevant principles; failure to develop an approach that would achieve the desired outcome; major elements incorrect. Unacceptable.

In the case of major projects, assessment should first be made under four general categories:

1. Evidence of enquiry, creative ability, critical thought :            normal allocation 25%
2. Level of understanding :                                                               normal allocation 20%
3. Level of effort, competence and quality :                                 normal allocation 30%
4. Clarity and style of presentation :                                             normal allocation 25%
(In category 4, the viva-voce examination of projects
should normally carry 10% of the overall mark.)

Particular value should be attached to work that is regarded as intellectually challenging. The project should then be considered as a whole and its features matched against the written criteria as a benchmark.

David Butler
Director of Undergraduate Studies

ASSESSMENT GRADE	MARK RANGE %	DEGREE CLASS	CRITERIA
A*	85 to 100	1	Outstanding achievement and presentation beyond the expectation of the supervisor, and making little demand for supervisory support.
A	70 to 84		Excellent work and presentation; substantial level of independent enquiry, of critical thought or creative ability.
B	60 to 69	2(i)	Well organised, clearly presented and adequately detailed; thorough grasp of relevant principles; some evidence of independent enquiry, of critical thought or creative ability; assessment of alternative solutions, designs or approaches.
C	50 to 59	2(ii)	Substantially correct; basic understanding of relevant principles; some evidence of enquiry; substantially competent in design, calculation and organisation; modest evidence of creative or critical ability; adequately presented; adequate level of consistent effort.
D	40 to 49	3	Some elements correct; incomplete understanding of relevant principles; some competence in routine tasks; somewhat lacking in presentation or in the application of consistent effort. Just acceptable.
E	0 to 39	-	Work displaying little or no understanding of the relevant principles; failure to develop an approach that would achieve the desired outcome; major elements incorrect. Unacceptable.