Finding the Site of a Deserted Medieval Village in the North of England
For this assignment, you are required to write an essay on a topic based on your degree programme.
If you are studying BA Heritage and Archaeology or BSc Archaeology, please write an essay addressing the topic:
- “As an archaeologist, you are charged with the task of finding the site of a Deserted Medieval Village in the north of England”
If you are studying BSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology, please write an essay addressing the topic:
- “As a forensic archaeologist, you are charged with the task of finding the site of a mass grave dating to between 1939 and 1945 in central Europe.”
You will note that this is the same question as originally set. This means that you can directly use previous feedback to help you improve your submission.
However, as this is a supplementary assignment – i.e. you are likely taking this at 2nd attempt – your mark will be capped to a maximum of 40% on the module. This is in accordance with University of Bradford regulations regarding supplementary assignment.
Deadline
The deadline for the assignment is 26th July at 12:00.
Submission
Submission of the assignment is via Canvas.
It is strongly recommended that you submit as a PDF file.
Word limit
You have 2000 words to answer the question. This does not include your reference list.
Considerations
Your essay may include pictures, diagrams etc.
You should consider a variety of relevant prospection techniques to help you identify the location of the required site type.
Rubric
SAFS Coursework rubric (1)
| SAFS Coursework rubric (1) |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeRelevance to assignment
How well does your answer address the question at hand |
| 5 to >4.0 Pts
Exceeds expectations
Directly address the question. |
4 to >2.0 Pts
Meets expectations
Address some of the common aspects of the question. |
2 to >0 Pts
Below expectations
Does not address the question. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStructure
How well is your essay structured |
| 10 to >8.0 Pts
Significantly exceeds expectations
Has a clear, easy to read and professional structure with logical discussion and arguments. |
8 to >6.0 Pts
Above expectations
Essay has a clear structure, the discussion and arguments. |
6 to >4.0 Pts
Meets expectations
Essay has a readable, but not professional structure. |
4 to >2.0 Pts
Below expectations
Essay has some apparent structure, but the discussion and argument is difficult to follow. |
2 to >0 Pts
Significantly below expectations
Essay has no apparent structure, and is difficult to read. |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeSpelling, punctuation, grammar
How is the spelling, punctuation and grammar in the essay |
| 5 to >4.0 Pts
Exceeds expectations
Very few errors in the text. |
4 to >2.0 Pts
Meets expectations
Some errors occasionally throughout the text. |
2 to >0 Pts
Below expectations
Numerous, recurrent, and significant errors in the text. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAcademic content
How well does your essay analyse the material, research background, and literature of the subject? |
| 30 to >24.0 Pts
Outstanding
You extensively analyse the existing research well, comparing and contrasting many different sources. |
24 to >21.0 Pts
Excellent
You analyse the existing research, comparing and contrasting some different sources. |
21 to >18.0 Pts
Very good
There is some evidence for the analysis of existing research, finding the strengths and weaknesses of individual sources, but without comparing sources. |
18 to >15.0 Pts
Good
There is limited evidence for the analysis of existing research, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of few sources. |
15 to >11.0 Pts
Poor
There is very limited evidence for the analysis of existing research, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of few sources. |
11 to >0 Pts
Very poor
There is no evidence for the analysis of existing research, without highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of any sources. |
|
30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeEvaluation and interpretation of content
How well do you interpret the research background and literature, to incorporate your own ideas. Includes the use of images if appropriate. |
| 30 to >24.0 Pts
Outstanding
It is very clear to see your own thoughts and ideas in your text. You have clearly re-worked the literature to create your own ideas. |
24 to >21.0 Pts
Excellent
There is evidence of your own ideas, mixed with narrative discussion of the existing research literature. |
21 to >18.0 Pts
Very good
There is some evidence of your own ideas and thoughts. |
18 to >15.0 Pts
Good
There are some of your own ideas coming through, but mostly the essay is a narrative of existing research literature. |
15 to >11.0 Pts
Poor
There is very little of your own ideas evident. The essay relies on narrative discussion of existing literature. |
11 to >0 Pts
Very poor
It is very difficult to see your own interpretation or ideas in the essay. Your essay is primarily a regurgitation of existing research literature. |
|
30 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeQuality of source material
How well have you used the provided literature and lecture notes? Have you used appropriate and reliable source material? |
| 5 to >4.0 Pts
Exceeds expectations
You have used all of the key literature, and have made use of relevant lecture notes. |
4 to >2.0 Pts
Meets expectations
You have used some of the key provided literature, and made use of some of the lecture material. |
2 to >0 Pts
Below expectations
You have failed to use key provided literature, or used material suggested from the lecture notes. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeEvidence of further reading |
| 5 to >4.0 Pts
Exceeds expectations
You have extensively research and read widely around the topic. |
4 to >2.0 Pts
Meets expectations
There is some evidence of further and wider reading. |
2 to >0 Pts
Below expectations
There is no evidence of any wider reading around the topic. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeCitation style
Have you used the correct SAFS & UoB referencing style for intext citations, and do citations occur in the appropriate places. |
| 5 to >4.0 Pts
Fully meets expectations
Your citations are fully formatted, and you have included a good range of citations in the appropriate places. |
4 to >1.0 Pts
Partially meets expectations
Meets some of the referencing criteria |
1 to >0 Pts
Below expectations
Your citations are formatted incorrectly, and you have not cited in the appropriate places. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeReference style
Have you used the correct SAFS & UoB referencing style for the reference list. |
| 5 to >4.0 Pts
Fully meets expectations
Your citations are fully formatted, and you have included a good range of citations in the appropriate places. |
4 to >1.0 Pts
Partially meets expectations
Meets some of the referencing criteria |
1 to >0 Pts
Below expectations
Your citations are formatted incorrectly, and you have not cited in the appropriate places. |
|
5 pts |
| Total points: 100 |
