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- - - - – This represents a basic level of competence
    - - To involve the following:
        
        Thoroughly explaining the subtle
        
        Making links with other ideas and concepts.
        
        Summarising main points/features.
    - - In-depth knowledge and understanding of information
      - – The ability to show how academic concepts
  - - - Comparing and contrasting with other similar and different information
  - - - A thorough explanation of features
  - - - Synthesis may consist of fi nding ways to link diverse ideas or developing a broader
- - - - You have provided an acceptable interpretation of the topic
        
        “Acceptable” is likely to involve a subjective judgement
        
        you have covered several different aspects relevant to the topic
    - - This criterion requires you to have accurately constructed a list of references at the end.
      - APA, MLA, or Harvard.
    - - It refers to the way ideas are presented.
      - Having a logical sequence in
        which to order your points
      - Summarise your ideas and briefl y restate your argument.
    - - This is allocated the least amount of marks in any assignment.
      - Keep in mind other formatting conventions
        to follow
      - To pass an assignment it is expected that you will have met most of these standards.
        
        • Integrating additional references
        
        • Including some critical refl ection and evaluation.
        
        • Failing to follow accepted standards
- - - - Content is about the quality of the discussion you raise.
      - This includes the depth and coverage of your explanations and descriptions.
      - List of criteria
        
        Coverage-Relevanc-Overall structure-Understanding-Use of terms-Clarity of explanation-Reading-Critical viewpoint
    - - Form relates to technical aspects of writing
      - Also extends to the physical presentation of the assignment
      - Written expression (Grammar, spelling, and punctuation).-Documentation (References, enumeration)-Word limits-Presentation
- - - - Some concerns
        
        Being critical is all about picking out the negative or weak aspects of a process or theory.
        
        The practice of criticizing something that has already been decided may seem pointless.
        
        The task of critiquing an author's work may seem like a lack of knowledge and experience.
        
        An author's work goes through a rigid process of change and evaluation.
      - Original criticisms
        
        Even when you agree with a process, you can mention how to improve.
        
        Identify weaknesses and strengths, and point out the particular benefits and advantages of a system
        
        To be critical is to demonstrate that you have understood the different interpretations.
        
        Reading reviews by other authors will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to evaluate.
    - - Nothing goes untouched when it comes to carrying out a critique.
        
        The method of analysis and the subject matter.
      - To criticizing the nature of the chosen topic, you can also consider alternative.
        
        The type of argument used to support the author’s philosophical position may present another area for critique.
    - - Make up a list of the strengths and weaknesses
        
        Consider the advantages and disadvantages
        
        Write down the costs and benefi ts of a solution
      - Carry out a SWOT
        
        5- Carry out a PESTLE
        
        Look at the topic from different angles.
      - You ask several questions related to the topic.
        
        Is the evidence convincing?
        
        Are limitations of the research or theory acknowledged?
    - - Here are some suggestions for different ways to order your argument.
        
        Supporting points fi rst followed by opposition’s points
        
        Opposition’s points fi rst followed by supporting points
        
        Individual points debated
        
        Each point from the opposition is responded to separately
        
        Least central to most central
        
        The focus is on the particular order in which to present each of your supporting points.
        
        Most central to least central
        
        The focus is on the particular order in which to present each of your supporting points