ARTS3810 IR Capstone rubric for written statement and portfolio of evidence

STUDENT NAME and ID NUMBER:

<50 (F)

50-64 (P)

65-74 (C)

75-84 (D)

>85 (HD)

Shows no evidence of
reflective engagement.
Does not reference GAs
closely or provide case
for having attained these
Attributes. Shows very
limited awareness of
contemporary practices
and politics of IR.
Use of literature and
additional materials is
limited and/or largely
irrelevant.

Able to discuss GAs with

some degree of critical
thought. Can describe
the relationship between
theory and practice
effectively. Provides a
case for having attained
GAs.

Examines own
assumptions, challenges
common sense
knowledge. Shows
critical awareness of the
discipline and its politics.
Provides persuasive and
well-evidenced case for
having attained the GAs.
Uses a good range of
academic and nonacademic sources in
support of claims.

Portfolio of
evidence

Shows little or no
understanding of the
task. Portfolio does not
contain more than tasks
undertaken during the
course and/or does not
contain more than one
kind of evidence.

Portfolio contains at
least all tasks
undertaken during the
course. Portfolio
contains only one or two
further kinds of
evidence.

As for (D) but:

Demonstrates sophisticated
reflective engagement.
Shows clear understanding
of relationship between IR
theory and practice. Delivers
persuasive, well-evidenced
and robust case for having
attained GAs.
As for (D) and:
Draws on scholarly literature
in a creative and
sophisticated way to support
claims presented. Goes
beyond expectations.
As for (D) and:
Shows consistent and
mature insight. Goes
beyond expectations.

Attainment of
Graduate
Attributes

Has not attained all

Graduate Attributes.

Has attained all

Graduate Attributes to
level of basic
competence.

Style

Assignment requirements
have not been met. The
submission is untidy and
unprofessionally
presented.

An effort has been made

at appropriate
presentation, with page
numbers, crossreferencing and so on.

Integrates written
statement and portfolio
into broader set of
arguments about the
discipline of IR. Provides
persuasive case for
having attained the GAs.
Reflects on the discipline
and own place within it.
Employs a wide range of
relevant material
effectively. Demonstrates
superior research skills
and the ability to use
information effectively.
Evidence of sustained
independent thinking in
relation to the task.
Portfolio contains at least
all tasks undertaken
during the course.
Portfolio contains at least
five further kinds of
evidence.
As for (C) and:
Can reflect on how
attaining Graduate
Attributes will inform
future work or study.
The requirements of the
assignment have been
exceeded. The
submission is creative
and interesting, with high
quality presentation.

Overall quality of
written statement

Use of scholarly
literature

Uses a few academic

and non-academic
sources but does not
integrate them effectively
in the written statement.

Evidence of some
independent thinking in
relation to the task.
Portfolio contains at least
all tasks undertaken
during the course.
Portfolio contains three or
four further kinds of
evidence.
Has attained all Graduate
Attributes and is able to
explain what this means
and why it matters.
The submission is neat
and tidy, with consistent
effort made to present the
work effectively.

As for (D) and:

Is clearly able to make a
scholarly contribution to the
discipline of International
Relations.
Outstanding presentation
showing academic merit and
creative flair.

Work is clearly identified with student name and ID number

Statement shows word count
Statement is within word count tolerance of +/- 10%
Work follows School of Social Sciences Referencing Guide
Work includes a full and accurate bibliography (reference list)
Statement has been spell-checked and proof-read
Statement is grammatically correct
Statement is well punctuated
Statement has appropriate sentence/paragraph structures
Statement is well-written and easy to read
Evidence is well-organised
Overall submission is neatly presented
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