High distinction

85 - 100

Work of exceptional standard. Written work demonstrates initiative and ingenuity in research and reading; pointed and critical analysis of material; innovative interpretation of evidence, makes an insightful contribution to historical debate; engages with values, assumptions and contested meanings contained within original evidence, develops abstract or theoretical arguments on the strength of detailed research and interpretation. Properly documented; writing characterised by creativity, style, and precision.

Distinction

75 - 84

Work of a superior standard. Written work demonstrates initiative in research and reading, complex understanding and original analysis of subject matter and its context, empirical and theoretical; makes a good attempt to ''''get behind'''' the evidence and engage with its underlying
assumptions, takes an interrogative stance to historical argument and interpretation, shows critical understanding of the principles and values underlying the unit. Properly documented; writing characterised by style, clarity, and some creativity.

Credit

65 - 74

Competent work, demonstrating a clear capacity to engage critically and creatively with the question, although further development is needed. Evidence of comprehensive reading and initiative in research, offering synthesis and critical evaluation of material on its own terms; takes a position in relation to various interpretations. In addition, it shows some extra spark of insight or analysis. Demonstrates good selection of evidence, coherent and sustainable argument, some evidence of independent thought, grasp of relevant museology or studies in cultural heritage.

Pass

50 - 64

Work of an acceptable standard. Written work meets basic requirements in terms of reading and research, demonstrates a reasonable understanding of subject matter, offers a summary of material relevant to the question, and has a logical and comprehensible structure with acceptable documentation of sources, but there may be gaps in any or all of these areas and some weaknesses in clarity and/or structure.

Fail

0 - 49

Work not of acceptable standard. Work may fail for any or all of the following reasons: unacceptable levels of paraphrasing; irrelevance of content; poor presentation, grammar or structure so sloppy it cannot be understood; submitted very late without extension.