NSC2517 – Assignment marking criteria
7 6 5 4 3 - 1 Knowledge and Understanding Understand the concept of decisionmaking Described and explained the strengths and limitation of decision-making methods Provided appropriate examples for decision-making methods Accurately described and explained an extensive range of factual information relating to decision-making. Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of decision-making principles and relevant processes. Provided aviation related examples where appropriate Reviewed literature beyond suggested readings Accurately described a significant range of information relating to decision-making with significant detail Demonstrated an understanding of all decision-making principles. Reviewed literature beyond suggested readings Accurately described decision-making information from most sources with significant detail Demonstrated an understanding of some decision-making principles. Reviewed literature beyond suggested readings Described some decision-making information with sufficient detail though with minor errors or inaccuracies Demonstrated an understanding of some basic decision-making concepts with some depth and explanation. Described some basic decisionmaking information with clear errors. Demonstrate little or no critical review of literature cited (i.e. only paraphrased literature) __/30% 30— 29 28—26 25—21 20—15 14—1 Investigation Review and analyse chosen accident/incident report Identified key issues of the report with relevance to decision-making Demonstrate critical reading Provided a comprehensive and succinct summary of reviewed report. Demonstrated a critical analysis of accident/incident report Made comprehensive, well-informed explanations for decision-making issues with supporting evidence Developed a detailed, logical and insightful implication for issues identified in relation to pilot practice Provided relevant and accurate alternative explanations for issues identified with appropriate justification and evidence. Provided a comprehensive summary of relevant sections in the report Made comprehensive, well-informed explanations for decision-making issues with supporting evidence Provided relevant and accurate alternative explanations for issues identified with some justification and evidence. Provided alternative explanations for issues identified with some justification. Provided a comprehensive summary of relevant sections of the accident/incident report with some critical analysis Described decision-making issues and provided supporting evidence Described implication for issues identified in relation to pilot practice Provided alternative explanations for issues identified with limited justification and evidence. Provided a summary of relevant sections of the accident/incident report Described decision-making issues. Described implication for issues identified in relation to pilot practice Attempted to provide alternative explanations for issues identified. Attempted to examine an accident/incident report however descriptions of key issues are unclear or inaccurate. Explanations of identified implications lacked relevance and accuracy. __/30% 30— 29 28—26 25—21 20—15 14—1 Evaluation Provide strategies for training new pilots based on reviewed literature and report analysed Conclusions involve Relationship between accidents/incidents and decision-making in general Training suggestions for new pilots Self-reflection on decisionmaking processes Provided training strategies for issues identified with extensive supporting information and evidence. Provided strategies for implementation with evidence Summary of essay and conclusions about the relationship between decision-making and bad weather is detailed, relevant and well justified Self-reflection regarding the relation between decision-making and bad-weather is clearly demonstrated. Provided training strategies for issues identified with supporting information Provided strategies for implementation Summary of essay and conclusions about the relationship between decisionmaking and bad weather is detailed, relevant and well justified Self-reflection regarding the relation between decision-making and badweather is clearly demonstrated. Provided training strategies for issues identified with some supporting information and evidence. Summary of essay and conclusions about the relationship between decision-making and bad weather is described in conclusion Some self-reflection regarding the relation between decision-making and badweather demonstrated. Provided training strategies for issues identified with some supporting information. Summary of essay and conclusions about the relationship between decisionmaking and bad weather is described in conclusion Some self-reflection regarding the relation between decision-making and bad-weather demonstrated. Inappropriate use of supporting information to validate training strategies Unsupported and inaccurate conclusions provided Essay is descriptive with little selfreflection evident. __/30% 30— 29 28—26 25—21 20—15 14—1 Communication Use APA 6 format Use and acknowledgement of sources. Use of aviation terminology. APA 6 format used with no errors Argument is persuasive, sequential and fluent. Appropriate and extensive use of aviation terminology. Spelling, grammar and correct essay genre are applied with a high degree of accuracy Supporting material from a wide variety of sources is well integrated into the essay to validate opinions. Sources of information are appropriately and accurately acknowledged. APA 6 format used with minor/no errors Argument is persuasive, logical and fluent. Good use of aviation terminology. Spelling, grammar and correct essay genre are applied accurately. Supporting material from a variety of sources is well integrated into the essay to validate opinions. Sources of information are accurately acknowledged. APA 6 format used with minor errors Argument is logical and comprehensive. Aviation terminology used appropriately throughout essay Spelling, grammar and correct essay genre are applied with some inaccuracies. Supporting material from a variety of sources is well integrated into the essay. Sources of information are acknowledged with some inaccuracies APA 6 format used with minor Argument is logical with some ideas developed. Some aviation terminology appropriately used Spelling, grammar and correct essay genre are applied with some inaccuracies Evidence of supporting material being integrated into the essay Sources of information are mostly acknowledged with some inaccuracies evident APA format not used/used with major errors Argument lacks fluency and relevance. Aviation terminology is often used inaccurately. Spelling, grammar and correct essay genre are applied with substantial inaccuracies. Little supporting material is evident in the essay. Writing based on generalizations. Sources of information are not acknowledged. _/10% 10 9 8 7—5 4—0