Impact of Gender on Empathy

Qualitative assignment mark scheme

Results

Insufficient data presented to support analysis and interpretation. Themes and subthemes are poorly structured. Analytical narrative is missing or lacks clarity.

0-15

Themes are presented with some supporting data used for illustrative purposes. Data is over-interpreted, analytic narrative is under-developed and/or lacks clarity.

16-19

Themes and subthemes are organised and presented clearly with good use of supporting data for illustrative purposes and to develop the analysis.  Analysis and interpretation of data is good and demonstrates clear competence in these skills.

20-23

Themes and subthemes are well structured, clearly demarcated and related to the research question. Analysis and interpretation of data is thorough and shows skills of a high order. Good use is made of supporting data extracts for illustrative  purposes and to develop the analytic narrative. Analytic narrative demonstrates high standards of precision and clarity.

24-27

Themes and subthemes address the research question and are well defined, clearly structured and presented through a strong analytic narrative, which is clearly grounded in the data and supported by carefully selected data extracts. Data extracts are used to illustrate analytic points effectively and to develop a concise and insightful analysis and interpretation of data.

28-40

Discussion

Insufficient comment on the findings and conclusions of the investigation and little or no attempt to discuss this investigation within its research context, address the research question or to offer evaluation or implications of the research.

0-15

Some discussion of the findings and conclusions of the investigation, but this was superficial and made only a brief attempt to discuss this investigation within its research context, address the research question and to offer evaluation or implications of the research.

16-19

Perceptive but limited discussion of the findings and conclusions of the investigation, and an attempt made to discuss this investigation within its research context and address the research question. Evaluation and implications of the research are offered.

20-23

Fairly thorough discussion of the findings and conclusions of the investigation and a clear attempt to discuss this investigation within its research context and address the research question. Good evaluation or implications of the research are offered.

24-27

Thorough discussion of the findings and conclusions of the investigation and a commendable attempt to discuss this investigation within its research context and address the research question. Thorough evaluation and implications of the research are offered.

28-40

References

Inadequate or minimal reference listing and serious technical errors with referencing and/or sources are inappropriate for the level of the module.

0-3

Clear deficiencies in reference listing and referencing throughout the report, including consistent technical errors or omissions. A few primary sources but otherwise inadequate for the level of the module.

4

Adequate reference listing and adequate referencing throughout the report, although with some technical errors or omissions. The sources are generally appropriate for the level of the module and include some primary sources.

5

Generally correct reference listing with technically correct presentation throughout the report although with some minor technical errors or omissions. Good quality primary sources are used and are appropriate for the level of the module.

6

Correct reference listing with technically correct presentation throughout the report. A range of good quality, chiefly primary, sources that are appropriate for the level of the module.

7-10

Appendices

Appendix one - coded interview transcript [6 marks]

Appendix two - Thematic matrix [4 marks]