Global Politics IA Criteria Guide

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-2

The report includes a limited explanation and justification of the engagement project. • A political issue is identified, but not clearly explained. • There is a limited explanation of the importance and suitability of the project. • The engagement activities are described, but their relevance is not justified.

Points 3-4

The report includes an appropriate explanation and justification of the engagement project. • A political issue is identified and clearly explained. • There is a clear explanation of the importance and suitability of the project. • The engagement activities are explained, and their relevance is justified.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1

The report evidences a limited research and engagement process.

Points 2

The report evidences an adequate research and engagement process.

Points 3

The report evidences a well-planned and integrated research and engagement process.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-2

The report is mostly descriptive. • There is a vague reference to relevant course concepts and content. • The political issue is identified, but not analysed. • There is no synthesis of perspectives.

Points 3-4

The report presents limited analysis and synthesis of the political issue. • The analysis demonstrates a limited understanding of relevant course concepts and content. • Analysis of the political issue is limited. • There is limited synthesis of the perspectives of stakeholders and sources.

Points 5-6

The report presents an adequate analysis and synthesis of the political issue. • The analysis demonstrates an adequate understanding of relevant course concepts and content. • The political issue is partially analysed. • Perspectives of stakeholders and sources are partially synthesized, but not always clear.

Points 7-8

The report presents an effective analysis and synthesis of the political issue. • The analysis demonstrates a good understanding and application of relevant course concepts and content. • The political issue is clearly analysed. • There is an effective synthesis of the perspectives of involved stakeholders and sources.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-2

The report demonstrates limited evaluation and reflection. • The research and engagement activities are not evaluated. • Personal positions and biases related to the political issue are not identified. • There is limited reflection on the engagement project as a learning experience.

Points 3-4

The report demonstrates an adequate evaluation and reflection. • The research and engagement activities are partially evaluated. • Some personal positions and biases related to the political issue are identified. • There is adequate reflection on the engagement project as a learning experience.

Points 5-6

The report evidences a critical evaluation and reflection. • The research and engagement activities are critically evaluated. • Personal positions and biases related to the political issue are explained. • There is an in-depth reflection on the engagement project as a learning experience.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1

Communication is limited. • The organization and clarity of the report are limited and do not support understanding.

Points 2

Communication is adequate. • The report is adequately organized and supports understanding.

Points 3

Communication is effective. • The report is well organized and coherently supports understanding.

Points 0

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Points 1-2

A limited recommendation is presented. • The recommendation is partially supported, with limited reference to specific evidence. • The recommendation partly addresses the political issue with some considerations of the context studied. • Possible implications or challenges are not identified.

Points 3-4

An adequate recommendation is presented. • The recommendation is supported by relevant evidence. • The recommendation adequately addresses the political issue within the context studied. • Possible implications or challenges are identified.

Points 5-6

An effective recommendation is presented. • The recommendation is well supported by relevant and specific evidence. • The recommendation effectively addresses the political issue within the context studied. • Possible implications or challenges are explained.