1 School of Law University of Essex Assignment Feedback and Cover Sheet (Do not write your name on this sheet or your essay) Module Name: Tort Law Module Code: LW201 Registration Number: 1 6 0 4 2 4 0 Number of Words: 1956 Date Submitted: 14/12/18 x I have read and understood the University Regulations on Academic offences. x | certify that the attached is all my own work and that the word length stated above is accurate Mark: Deductions: (Subject to External Examiner) Final Mark: Reason(s) for Deduction: Signed by Marker Date: In moderation sample: Yes No Second Marker Date: Key areas for improvement:
Essay Feedback: Level 5 Research Evaluation of Sources Understanding Argument and structure Language and presentation Referencing and bibliography Upper 1st (80+) Identifies an extensive range of relevant cases and statutes, academic commentary and policy documents, demonstrating substantial research beyond the set material. Sources are perceptively evaluated for credibility and relevance, with the wider context presented; weight is given according to clear criteria Sophisticated systematic critical understanding of the material A persuasive, very well supported and rigorous argument in response to the question, supported by a clearly structured narrative Expression is clear and fluent, in formal written English; consistently uses legal and scholarly language; free from errors All sources are referenced fully and consistently, in OSCOLA. Bibliography is of a high standard, with minimal and minor errors. 1St (70-79) Identifies a wide range of relevant cases and statutes, academic commentary and policy documents, demonstrating some research beyond the set material. Sources are systematically evaluated for credibility and relevance; weight is given according to clear criteria Systematic critical understanding of the material A persuasive response to the question, supported by a clear structure Expression is clear and fluent in formal written English; uses legal and scholarly language; minimal and minor errors All sources are referenced in OSCOLA, with occasional errors. Bibliography is complete and extremely well organised. 2.1 (60-69) Identifies a range of relevant cases and statutes, academic commentary and policy documents; attempts research beyond the set material. Sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance; sources are occasionally given inappropriate weight Understands essential framework(s) and engages critically with the material, though there may be some errors Responds to the question, though occasionally material may not be relevant or relevant material omitted; appropriately structured Expression is clear and effective in formal written English; uses legal and scholarly language; occasional errors All sources are referenced in OSCOLA, but with some errors. Bibliography is complete and well organised. 2.2 (50-59) Identifies essential cases, statutes, academic commentary and policy documents, though there may be errors or omissions; generally does not go beyond the set material Sources are often evaluated for credibility and relevance; sources are often given inappropriate weight Understands essential framework(s) but minimal critical engagement with the material; errors of understanding Attempts to respond to the question though some material may not be relevant or relevant material omitted; structure may lack clarity Expression is sufficiently clear and effective to communicate,