Assignments which significantly exceed or fail to reach the expected word count will be penalised in the marks for this section. This allocation of marks allows the marker to consider the overall coherence of the paper and its relationship to educational management and the module studied. In particular, this mark reflects the marker's professional opinion about the quality of the paper. Credit is given for analytical as opposed to descriptive or narrative writing. Marks are lost for unsubstantiated assertions in the paper.
Title gives a clear indication of the topic to be addressed.
The purpose of the study is clearly stated in terms of what has been selected as the topic of study, why it is of interest and an overview of the way in which it is to be researched by literature in the context of the student's professional activities. The reasons for the selection of a literature based assignment should be explained and justified. This discussion should be supported by the literature as appropriate. The purpose should relate directly to an aspect of educational management and to the theme of the module. It is likely that the purpose will promote school or college improvement.