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Use of feedback and comments (Max score 5)
You should address all the comments and feedback provided by reviewers on your planning report. You should
include a separate page with the list of feedback and how and where the feedback has been addressed.
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5 Marks: Feedback has been thoroughly addressed. A separate page that lists how and where the feedback has been addressed is
provided.
2.5 Marks: Most of the feedback has been addressed, though not necessarily to a sufficient level of depth in all aspects.
0 Marks: No satisfactory address of the feedbacks. A separate page that lists how and where the feedback has been addressed is
not submitted.
Any value between 0 and the maximum score can be allocated as appropriate.
Introduction (Max score 1)
Project introduction should a) establish the problem, b) provide an overview of existing research, c) identify a
research gap, d) state a research question and e) establish the value of the project. All elements must be present in
your introduction.
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1 Marks: Introduction has all the elements. The introduction puts the research question in the context highlighting the importance
of the research.
0 Marks: Introduction misses many components. Project justification is poor.
Any value between 0 and the maximum score can be allocated as appropriate.
Aims and Objectives (Max score 1)
a) Aim(s) clearly defines the overall purpose of the work.
b) Objectives are aligned with the project aim.
c) Aim and objectives are realistic and attainable considering the constraints in terms of time, resources, technical
ability and supports.
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1 marks: All three criteria are met.
0 Marks: Aims and objectives are unclear, incoherent or illogical.
Any mark between 0 and the maximum marks can be allocated as appropriate.
Literature Review (Max score 1)
Literature should be critically analysed, evaluated and presented in a logical and coherent manner with comments
showing excellent ability to synthesize and abstract knowledge. Previous works should be properly acknowledged.
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1 Marks: In-depth understanding of the project topic and issues specific to the project area through the compilation of a highquality literature review is presented.
0 Marks: No demonstration of an understanding of the project topic and issues specific to the project area in the
literature review.
Any mark between 0 and the maximum marks can be allocated as appropriate

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