Degree essay marking

THIS - find out what it means in terms of final degree class so you know where you are now and where you want to be heading. Though the phrasing here makes it sound a bit like you stomp into your lecturers office and threaten to scream and scream until you make yourself sick unless they up your grade.

As well as the descriptions of grades we give the numerical values used in Middlesex University's twenty point scale. At Middlesex University, degree level is level three (the second and third year) . First year modules tend to mark essays on a more generous scale.

At Middlesex University, degree level is level three (the second and third year) . First year modules tend to mark essays on a more generous scale. The guide will suggest the quality of work you need to achieve level three (degree level) marks.

Using the Guide: Benchmarks Start at the bottom (plagiarism - naughty)and work past Failto the Pass Grades. Our rule of thumb in constructing the guide to each pass grade Pass Grade: Concentrate on: third degree of demonstrated knowledge lower second [competent] degree of focus upper second. strength of argument first.