Cardiff University International Study Centre
IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
International Year One
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
MARKETING AND STRATEGY, LEGAL STUDIES, MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONS (Individual Written Assignment)
Reading and subject
knowledge
Critical ability and argument
Language and
structure
Task Achievement
Use of sources*
80-100 • Content is consistently
appropriate/relevant to
the task.
• Very good
understanding of the
complexity of the
subject area.
• Extensive knowledge of
the subject area and
connected topics, with
additional elements of
originality and flair. Does
not contain factual
errors.
• Presents a clear
argument that is
consistent throughout
and demonstrates a
strong awareness of the
nuances and
assumptions of the
question or title.
• Excellent evaluation and
analysis of sources/
methodologies/theories/
debates, including
relevant and appropriate
reference to supporting
examples and evidence.
• Critical thinking (e.g.
making connections,
giving reasons,
evaluating using criteria)
is evident throughout
and presented
effectively.
• Makes
appropriate use
of a wide range
of grammatical
structures and
vocabulary
(including topic- specific and
academic
language).
• Language errors
are very rare.
Precise meaning
is clear
throughout.
• Well-organised,
coherent text;
controlled use of
organisational
patterns,
connectors and
cohesive devices.
• Fully satisfies all
the requirements
of the task.
• Shows a thorough
engagement with
the instructions
given in the
assessment brief.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
• Source selection
is wholly
appropriate
(considering the
task and the
credibility,
currency, and
relevance of the
sources) and
wide-ranging.
• Source use is
sophisticated;
source synthesis
is present and
natural.
• Key points are
clearly
paraphrased,
quoted and/or
summarised with
accuracy and
skill.
• Any instances of
lifting are very
minor and rare.
Cardiff University International Study Centre
IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
• Correct and
precise use of
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
appropriate
referencing
system.
70-79 • Content is consistently
appropriate/relevant to
the task, with very minor
deviation in 1-2 places.
• Good understanding of
the complexity of the
subject area.
• Very good knowledge of
the subject area and
connected topics. Does
not contain factual
errors.
• Presents a clear
argument that is
consistent throughout
and demonstrates a
good awareness of the
nuances and
assumptions of the
question or title.
• Very good evaluation
and analysis of sources/
methodologies/theories/
debates, including
relevant and appropriate
reference to supporting
examples and evidence.
• Critical thinking (e.g.
making connections,
giving reasons,
evaluating using criteria)
is largely evident and is
mostly presented
effectively.
• Makes
appropriate use
of a range of
grammatical
structures and
vocabulary
(including topic- specific and
academic
language).
• Language errors
are rare. Precise
meaning is
slightly unclear
in places but
overall meaning
is clear
throughout.
• Information and
ideas arranged
coherently with
clear overall
progression.
Variety of
cohesive devices
• Covers all the
requirements of
the task
sufficiently.
• Shows a good
general
engagement with
the instructions
given in the
assessment brief.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
• Source selection
is wholly
appropriate
(considering the
task and the
credibility,
currency, and
relevance of the
sources), though
range may be
limited.
• Source use is
appropriate and
clear; source
synthesis is
present.
• Key points are
clearly
paraphrased,
quoted and/or
summarised with
only minor
errors.
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IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
and linking
words used
effectively.
• Any instances of
lifting are minor.
• Generally correct
use of
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
reference list**,
only minor
inconsistencies
that do not
impede the
reader’s ability to
locate the
source.
60-69 • Content is largely
appropriate/relevant to
the task, with minor
deviation in 1-2 places.
• Generally good
understanding of the
complexity of the
subject area, with only
minor
oversimplification.
• Good knowledge of the
subject area, some clear
understanding of
connected topics. Does
not contain factual
errors.
• Presents a clear
argument that is largely
consistent, though
argument may lack
sophistication in places.
• Evaluation and analysis
attempted and largely
successful, including
some relevant and
appropriate reference to
supporting examples
and evidence, though
support may be lacking
in some places.
• Critical thinking (e.g.
making connections,
giving reasons,
evaluating using criteria)
is attempted, though
• Makes mostly
appropriate use
of a range of
grammatical
structures and
vocabulary
(including topic- specific and
academic
language).
• Occasional
language errors;
occasional lack
of clarity, but
overall meaning
can be
determined.
• Addresses all
requirements of
the task.
• Shows a good
understanding of
the instructions
given in the
assessment brief.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
• Source selection
is generally
appropriate
(considering the
task and the
credibility,
currency, and
relevance of the
sources), though
range may be
limited.
• Source use is
generally
appropriate and
clear; source
synthesis is
present, though
may feel
unnatural in
places.
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IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
this may weak in places
and may be presented
ineffectively.
• Text is generally
well-organised
and coherent. A
number of
linking words
and cohesive
devices used,
though there
may be some
lack of order in
places.
• Key points are
paraphrased,
quoted and/or
summarised with
only minor
errors.
• Occasional
instances of
lifting but no
examples of
longer copied
chunks.
• Generally correct
use of
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
reference list**.
Some errors and
inconsistencies
throughout,
though these do
not impede the
reader’s ability to
locate the
source.
50-59 • Content is generally
appropriate/relevant to
the task, with minor
deviation in multiple
places.
• Partial understanding of
the complexity of the
• Presents a clear
argument, though
argument may lack
sophistication and may
include minor
inconsistencies.
• Evaluation and analysis
attempted, including
• Makes mostly
appropriate use
of a satisfactory
range of
grammatical
structures and
vocabulary
(including topic- specific and
• Generally
addresses the
requirements of
the task.
• Shows a general
understanding of
the instructions
• Source selection
is generally
appropriate
(considering the
task and the
credibility,
currency, and
relevance of the
sources), though
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IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
subject area; some
oversimplification.
• Good knowledge of the
subject area,
understanding of
connected topics shown
in places. Does not
contain factual errors.
some relevant and
appropriate reference to
supporting examples
and evidence, though
support may be lacking
in places and
evaluation/analysis may
be weak.
• Critical thinking (e.g.
making connections,
giving reasons,
evaluating using criteria)
is clearly attempted,
though this may be
generally weak and
presented ineffectively.
academic
language).
• Notable
language errors;
some lack of
clarity, but
overall meaning
can be
determined with
some effort from
the reader.
• Text is generally
well-organised
and coherent. A
number of
linking words
and cohesive
devices used,
though there
may be some
lack of order
and/or jumping
between ideas.
given in the
assessment brief.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
range may be
limited and some
sources may be
of lower
academic
standard/be less
relevant to the
task.
• Source use is
generally
appropriate and
clear, though
there may be
some confusion
in places; source
synthesis is
attempted but
limited.
• Key points are
paraphrased,
quoted and/or
summarised with
minor errors.
• Notable
instances of
lifting but no
examples of
longer copied
chunks.
• Mostly correct
use of
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
reference list**.
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IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
Some errors and
inconsistencies
throughout,
though these do
not impede the
reader’s ability to
locate the
source.
40-49 • Content is generally
appropriate/relevant to
the task, with regular
deviations.
• Partial understanding of
the complexity of the
subject area; regular
oversimplification.
• Basic knowledge of the
subject, some reference
to connected topics.
May contain minor
factual errors.
• Presents an argument,
though this may lack
clarity and may include
minor inconsistencies.
• Evaluation and analysis
are sometimes
attempted; supporting
examples and evidence
included with mixed
success.
• Critical thinking (e.g.
making connections,
giving reasons,
evaluating using criteria)
is sometimes attempted,
with mixed success.
• Makes mostly
appropriate use
of a satisfactory
range of
grammatical
structures and
vocabulary;
topic-specific
and academic
language may be
inconsistently
used.
• Regular language
errors; some lack
of clarity but
overall meaning
can be
determined with
some effort from
the reader.
• Clear attempt at
creating
structure and
organisation, but
clarity is reduced
in places.
• Adequately
addresses the
requirements of
the task.
• Shows a general
understanding of
the instructions
given in the
assessment brief
with some lapses.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
• Source selection
is mostly
appropriate
(considering the
task and the
credibility,
currency, and
relevance of the
sources), though
range may be
notably limited
and some
sources may be
of notably lower
academic
standard/be less
relevant to the
task.
• Source use is
mostly
appropriate and
clear, though
there may be
some notable
confusion in
places; source
synthesis is
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IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
attempted but
limited.
• Key points are
generally
paraphrased,
quoted and/or
summarised with
minor errors.
• Notable
instances of
lifting; 1 or 2
examples of
longer copied
chunks.
• Clearly attempts
to use
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
reference list**.
Some errors and
inconsistencies
throughout,
which may
increase the
difficulty of
locating the
source.
30-39 • Content is sometimes
appropriate/relevant to
the task but many points
are
inappropriate/irrelevant
• Attempts to present an
argument, though this
may not effectively or
consistently respond to
the question/title and
may include major
• Uses a limited
range of
vocabulary and
grammatical
structures.
• Fails to address
the requirements
of the task,
covering only
some elements.
Some elements
• Source selection
is somewhat
appropriate
(considering the
task and the
credibility,
currency, and
Cardiff University International Study Centre
IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
• Limited understanding
of the complexity of the
subject area, significant
oversimplification
throughout.
• Limited knowledge of
the subject area, no
understanding of
connected topics. May
contain major factual
errors.
inconsistencies or minor
flaws in logic.
• Evaluation and analysis
attempted but are
lacking in multiple places
and is often confused,
some evidence and
examples are presented
but these are largely
descriptive.
• Some evidence of critical
thinking (e.g. making
connections, giving
reasons, evaluating
using criteria), though
this may be ineffective
and inconsistent.
• Very frequent
language errors;
significant lack of
clarity, overall
meaning is
difficult to
determine.
• Limited attempt
at creating
structure and
organisation.
Lack of order or
jumping
between ideas
causes confusion
in various places.
may have been
misunderstood.
• Shows a limited
understanding of
the instructions
given in the
assessment brief.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
relevance of the
sources), though
range and
suitability may be
lacking in a
number of
sources.
• Source use is
attempted but is
often unclear and
confused; source
synthesis is not
attempted or is
ineffective.
• Attempts to
paraphrase,
quote and/or
summarise key
points but there
are frequent
errors and/or
instances of
significant lifting
(e.g. lifting of full
sentences).
• Very little
attempt or
largely inaccurate
attempt at using
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
reference list**.
Errors and
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IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
inconsistencies
occasionally
impede the
reader’s ability to
locate the
source.
20-29 • Content is rarely
appropriate/relevant to
the task, most points are
inappropriate/irrelevant.
• Very limited
understanding of the
complexity of the
subject area, significant
oversimplification
throughout.
• Very limited knowledge
of the subject area, no
understanding of
connected topics.
• Attempts to present an
argument but this does
not effectively respond
to the question/title.
May include major
inconsistencies and
flaws in logic.
• Evaluation and analysis
are lacking throughout,
some evidence and
examples are presented
but these are largely
descriptive.
• Very limited evidence of
critical thinking (e.g.
making connections,
giving reasons,
evaluating using
criteria).
• Uses a limited
range of
vocabulary and
grammatical
structures,
minimally
appropriate for
the task.
• Very frequent
language errors;
significant lack of
clarity
throughout,
overall meaning
is very difficult to
determine.
• Little attempt at
creating
structure and
organisation.
Lack of order or
jumping
between ideas
causes confusion
throughout.
• Fails to address
the requirements
of the task,
answer may be
only tangentially
related to the
required
elements.
• Shows little
understanding of
the instructions
given in the
assessment brief.
(Refer to assessment brief
for details.)
• Source selection
is inappropriate
or lacking.
Selected sources
may be irrelevant
to the task or of
an unacceptable
academic
standard.
• Source use is
attempted but is
of a very poor
overall standard;
source synthesis
is not attempted
or is ineffective.
• Limited attempt
to paraphrase,
quote and/or
summarise key
points with many
significant errors
and/or instances
of significant
lifting (e.g. lifting
of full sentences).
• Very little
attempt or
largely inaccurate
attempt at using
Cardiff University International Study Centre
IY1 – Accounting and Finance
Written and Spoken Coursework Assessment Criteria 2022/23
appropriate
referencing
system in in-text
citations and
reference list**.
Errors and
inconsistencies
frequently
impede the
reader’s ability to
locate the
source.
0-19 Marks in this band will only be awarded after consultation with a member of the Senior Management Team.
*Elements of this element of the assessment criteria can be adapted or removed to suit the assessment task.
** A tutor may require a bibliography instead of a reference list. This will be indicated in the assessment brief.
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