Rap Assessment Grid

Research Project

Pass - Grade A

Pass - Grade B

Pass - Grade C

Fail - Grade F

Understanding of accountancy

/ business models

Highly appropriate choice of

theory/concepts. Very clear

relevance and shows evidence

of wider reading

Appropriate choice of theory

and concepts. Significant

evidence of understanding.

Some, but limited choice and

use of theory and concepts.

Some evidence of

understanding.

Poor choice of theory /

concepts, very limited

understanding. Reliance on

narrow range of material.

Application of accountancy /

business models

Insightful and critical

application of models to the

project topic.

Mostly correct application of

theory to the project topic.

Some application of theory,

but lacking a coherent

approach.

Poor use of theory / models

and confused understanding

of application.

Evaluation of information,

analysis and conclusions

High level of critical thought

shown in the analysis and a

rigorous approach to the

evaluation of information.

Strength shown in some areas

of critical review of the

information. Good evaluation

of information.

Some analysis but a tendency

towards description rather

than analysis and evaluation

Descriptive and lacking in

analysis. Inaccuracies. Little

or no critical evaluation

Presentation of project

findings

Can engage reader in a

professional manner and

produce a relevant and

coherent project report with

appropriate structure.

Can communicate effectively

in a format appropriate to the

report. Clear and concise

manner with all relevant

information.

Some communication is

effective. Can report practical

applications in a structured

way.

Communication is only

partially effective and project

is poorly structured.

Technical and Professional

Skills

Graduate Skills

Communication

Competent

Not competent

Meaning often unclear.

Grammar and spelling mainly

accurate.

Information gathering and...