Grade
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Description of the
epidemiology, trends
and disease burden
of the nutrition
condition (10)
A very poor summary of the
epidemiological and disease
burden evidence. Wrong key
Information is presented.
An adequate summary of
epidemiological and disease
Burden evidence, but there
These are some major omissions.
Key information is provided
But with some mistakes.
A good summary of the
epidemiological and disease
There are burden evidence.
few mistakes in the
Information provided.
A very good summary of the
epidemiological and disease
burden evidence with only
minor errors.
Excellent summary of the
epidemiological and disease
burden evidence with no
Errors. All statements are…
accurate.
Description of the
current programs or
food system (10)
Very poor description of the
current programs or food
The system is incorrect.
Information about key
programs.
An adequate description of the
current programs or food
system, but there are some
major omissions. Key
Information is provided but
With some mistakes.
A good description of the
current programs or food
system. There are a few
mistakes in the information
provided.
A very good description of
the current programs or food
system with only minor
Errors.
A comprehensive description
of the current programs or
food system with no errors or
omissions. All statements are
accurate.
Appropriateness of
proposed new
intervention,
including aims,
strategy, key
elements &
implementation (20)
A very poor outline of the
proposed intervention.
aims, strategies, key
Components, program impact
pathway, and implementation
plans are incomplete and
inaccurate.
An adequate outline of the
proposed intervention, but
There are some major
omissions. The aims,
strategies, key components
program impact pathway, and
Implementation plans are
Presented but with mistakes
and omissions.
Good outline of the proposed
intervention with a few
mistakes or omissions. The
aims, strategies, key
Components, program impact
pathway, and implementation
The plans are clearly presented
with no section missing and
Few errors.
A very good outline of the
proposed intervention with
Only minor errors. The aims,
strategies, key components
program impact pathway
and implementation plans are
thoroughly presented with no
Section missing and only
minor errors.
Excellent outline of the
proposed intervention with no
Errors or omissions. Detailed
aims, strategies, key
Components, program impact
pathway, and implementation
Plans are presented with no
section missing and no errors.
Review of evidence
and rationale for
including different
components in the
intervention (15)
A very poor summary of the
evidence about intervention
components: wrong key
Information is presented.
Weak arguments for the
rationale to include
intervention components not
linked to evidence of effects.
An adequate summary of
evidence about intervention
components, but there are
Some major missions. Key
Information is provided but
With some mistakes.
Arguments for the rationale to
include intervention
components partially linked to
Evidence of effects.
A good summary of evidence
about intervention
Components: There are a few
mistakes in the information
Provided. Arguments for a
rationale to include
intervention components
linked to evidence of effects.
A very good summary of
evidence about intervention
components, with only minor
Errors.
Strong arguments for
rationale to include
intervention components
Closely linked to evidence of
effects
Excellent summary of
evidence about intervention
Components, with no errors.
All statements are accurate.
There are very strong
Arguments for a rationale to
include intervention
Components closely linked to
evidence of effect
Section of essay
(number of marks)
Grade
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Analysis and
interpretation of
information. (10)
Inaccurately analyzed and
interpret information and data.
Fails to explain arguments
Based on the analysis
coherently.
An adequate analysis and
interpretation of information
and data. An adequate
explanation of arguments
Based on the analysis.
Good analysis and
interpretation of information
and data. Good explanation of
Arguments based on the
analysis.
Very good analysis and
interpretation of information
and data. Excellent
explanation of arguments
Based on the analysis.
Comprehensive analyses and
interprets information and
data. Outstanding explanation
of arguments based on your
analysis.
Use of evidence and
critical thought (10)
Does not provide evidence to
support arguments or findings.
Little or no critical review of
The evidence. Need to
Formulate more original
observations based on
evidence.
Provides adequate evidence to
support arguments and
findings. Limited critical
Review of the evidence and
few original observations
Formulated based on evidence.
Provides a good amount of
Evidence to support arguments
and findings. Some critical
Review of the evidence and
formulates some original
observations based on
evidence.
Provides wide-ranging
Evidence to support
Arguments and findings.
Critically reviews the
evidence and formulates
many original observations
Based on evidence.
Provides comprehensive
Evidence to support arguments
and findings. A thorough,
critical review of the evidence
and formulates many very
original observations based on
evidence.
Referencing and
sources (10)
Less than ten citations with
few peer-reviewed journal
articles.
Many weak internet
Resources are included.
Inconsistent referencing style.
Not all sources are thorough
cited.
At least 10 to 20 citations,
mostly from peer-reviewed
journal articles.
Few weak
Internet resources included.
Consistent referencing style.
All sources are fully cited.
At least 20 to 30 citations,
mostly from peer-reviewed
journal articles. Internet
resources mainly from well-established groups with a
strong record for quality work.
Consistent referencing style.
All sources are fully cited.
At least 30 highly relevant
citations, with the majority
from peer-reviewed journal
Articles. Internet resources
mainly from well-established
groups with a strong record
For quality work. Consistent
referencing style. All sources
They are fully cited.
More than 30 highly relevant
citations, the vast majority
from peer-reviewed journal
Articles. Important internet.
resources mainly from well-established groups with a
strong record for quality work.
Consistent referencing style.
All sources are fully cited.
Structure of paper,
style and format of
paper (5)
A large number of
grammatical, spelling and/or
Punctuation errors. Serious
errors in English construction
Render parts of the text
incomprehensible.
Writing is confusing and difficult
to follow. Contains fragments
and inappropriate diction for
the audience.
English expressions and usage
are generally sound. Several
grammatical, spelling and/or
punctuation errors. Problems
With English construction.
The writing is clear, but some
parts are hard to follow. Lacks
consistency and smooth
writing—some mistakes in
diction.
Appropriate English
expression and usage
throughout.
Most ideas are
expressed clearly. Some
grammatical, spelling and/or
Punctuation errors. Sentences
and paragraphs are constructed
properly throughout.
Appropriate writing style is
developed. Lacks creativity
and focus—some inconsistent
diction and sentences.
English expression is used
Effective communication
ideas clearly. Some minor
grammatical, spelling and/or
Punctuation errors.
Sentences and paragraphs
are constructed properly
throughout.
Advanced wiring style is well-chosen and developed. May
have limited inconsistent
sentences and diction.
Sophisticated use of written
language (grammar, syntax)
(form, technique, register) to
communicate complex ideas,
establish, and sustain an
Argument — very few
grammatical, spelling or
Punctuation errors.
The writing is smooth and coherent.
and consistent with the central
idea. Sentences are strong and
expressive with varied
structure. Style and format are
of publication standard