Explain briefly which structural and organizational features can help to understand a specific aviation organisation situation/ case.

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Mark %

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Knowledge and understanding of concepts

35

0 – 17

18 – 24

25 – 35

The paper must demonstrate appropriate use of academic literature and relevant industry examples which are appropriate to the study.  This criterion applies to topic and concepts appropriate to the materials covered

Limited use of academic literature/research Evidence or relevant industry examples are out of date.  Relies on textbook summaries rather than writing own review.

Moderate range and currency but lacks depth and complexity appropriate to the area of study.  Needs to develop literature and relevant industry examples further in terms of depth or currency.

Extensive range, depth and complexity which is appropriate to the area of study and which bases the work and research on current and relevant industry research. Plenty of up to date, relevant and referenced industry examples

Ability to collect synthesis and apply information

25

0 – 11

12 – 16

17 – 25

There should be a clear critical analysis of relevant issues, which are well integrated and evaluated, as appropriate

Wholly or mainly descriptive

Not relevant to the area of study

Limited critical discussion

Shows some critical thinking and the beginnings of synthesis and evaluation

Largely relevant

Evidence of discussion

Well-integrated study with clear evidence of critical analysis and evaluation relevant to the area of study

Widely discussed

Ability to generate appropriate conclusions

20

0 – 9

10 – 13

14 - 20

Using the literature, concepts and relevant industry examples and the ability to demonstrate clear conclusions

Poor use of literature and concepts applied to relevant industry examples, ability. Conclusions may be muddled/incoherent.

Some use of literature and concepts applied to relevant industry examples, show some ability to draw conclusions

Proper use of literature and concepts applied to relevant industry examples, the ability to draw conclusions

Structure, Communication & Presentation.

20

0 – 9

10 – 13

14 – 20

Paper must be clearly structured and expressed, articulate, fluent following the exam questions

Accurate spelling and grammar

Handwriting must be legible

Meaning is sometimes/often unclear with poor/ incoherent organisation and structure, making it difficult for the marker to see where and how the question has been answered.

Poor spelling/punctuation/ grammar

Not all key sources are cited.

Limited or no use of an accepted referencing system.

Meaning is generally clear, but there may be some sections that are not. Some attention paid to the structure and organisation/coherence in an attempt to fulfil all requirements set out in the exam questions.

Spelling/punctuation/ grammar requires some improvement and proofreading is needed

Most sources cited using an accepted referencing system

Good structure, presentation and coherently expressed within the structural framework required.
Articulate and fluent with excellent clarity making it easy to understand how the questions have been answered.

Good spelling/punctuation/grammar and minimal typographical errors. All key sources cited.

Consistent and accurate use of an accepted referencing system.