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erence list, it is better that it is single spaced with 1 ½ lines between references. It should be left aligned as lengthy URLs make a mess of justified text.
Furthermore, the reference list should not be seen as the last task you do before submitting a report. A reference list is very important because it quickly shows the examiner how much research you have done. When an examiner is short on time, they probably would read the abstract, conclusion and reference list and then draw a conclusion as to what your grade should be. In my own research, I usually start with the reference list. I use a referencing program, such as Endnote, to build my reference library. From there, I then select the articles that are most relevant to my research.
Extent of Research
In general, one source of information was the equivalent of one mark (excluding the Sapphire presentations), therefore 10 sources, equaled a score of 10. Those students who scored 4 for extent of research, typically only referenced 2 sources of information - the web sites of the software companies they had chosen. Some students put in a lot of research effort and so were rewarded accordingly. As a rule of thumb, you should access a minimum 4 source of information for each requirement. That is, four articles on CSF’s and 4 articles on Benefits, etc. The more research you do, the less opportunity there is to copy large slabs of text from a single source.
Grammar
I try not to penalize much for grammar as I appreciate how difficult it is to write assignments in a second language, which is the case for many of our students. So if you scored less than 10 here, it means you have a little bit of work to do before submitting an assignment.
Presentation
Some students go to a lot of effort to make their assignments look professional, while for other students it is perhaps an afterthought. So to reward students who take the care to submit professional work, a score of 5% was allocated.
Recommendations
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Make your abstracts more outcome focused
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Be mindful that an introduction contains at least some background information, the method to complete the analysis and the organization of the report.
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Make sure that it is clear where every single sentence comes from
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Undertake more research so that the temptation to simply repeat information from one article is ameliorated.
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Start each section with an introductory paragraph to guide the examiner as to where you are heading
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Be careful how you present the information in the reference list. A long reference list that has been carefully prepared really adds value to your report.
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Speaking of value, always endeavour to value-add on what is available in the public domain. Regurgitating information is not “value-adding”. Analysing information and presenting it in a format that is unique is “value-adding”.
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Do not introduce new points into your conclusion. Make sure your conclusion summarises the major findings of your analysis.