Critically discuss state-NGOs roles and relationships in developing countries

Criteria for grading assessed work will include the following:

Structure and Quality of Argument

Is the essay plan stated in the introduction?

Is the overall structure of the argument clear and coherent?

Are the points made in a logical sequence?

Is the argument sufficiently analytical?

Is there a conclusion?

Does the conclusion address the essay question directly?

Is the conclusion adequately supported by the preceding argument?

Use of Evidence

Are the points made supported by evidence from cited sources?

Are the sources drawn on sufficient and appropriate?

If empirical evidence is used, is it described clearly and in appropriate detail?

Are tables, graphs, figures, clearly numbered and titled, as well as source provided?

Does the evidence presented support the conclusions reached?

Is the interpretation of the evidence presented appropriately qualified (i.e.

avoiding overgeneralisations and sweeping statements)?

Content

Is the author’s argument adequately backed up rather than just asserted?

Are the sources used subjected to analysis and critical reflection?

Has the student researched the topic sufficiently?

Are there any important omissions?

Has the student thought about what they have read or simply reproduced

material from sources?

Is there evidence of critical thinking or an original synthesis?

Has the student gone beyond the essential reading?

Writing and Presentation Skills

Is the essay referenced correctly?

Are quotations identified and fully referenced?

Are the ideas presented fully credited?

Is there any evidence of plagiarism?

Is the essay fluent and readable?

Is the grammar and spelling adequate?

Has the writer made an effort to use their own words?