The student and the ESP supervisor should agree on the length of the final research paper after discussing the work effort involved in the other assignments, and this should be indicated in the final course proposal. Primary research is an option for INI 491Y, depending on the nature of the research project. The following are the marking criteria for the course assignments. These may be modified somewhat to reflect the nature of the assignment. Organization and Structure - the information and analysis are presented in a format and manner so that they are concise, accessible and flow well for the reader.
References are complete and done properly.
Tables, graphs, and diagrams are used where appropriate. Originality and Creativity - the unique and novel contribution of the student. In terms of assigning marks, there is strong emphasis on Research and Analysis, significant emphasis on Organization and Structure, and on Clarity, and limited emphasis on Originality and Creativity.