| Criteria to Assess | 70+ | 60 - 69 | 50 - 59 | 40 - 49 | 39 or less |
| 1 Display of insights into the course content | Explicit display of clear insights | Display of clear insights | Some display of insights | Few insights | No insights |
| 2 Demonstation of own research/reading | Very clear demonstration of own research/reading | Demonstrates own research/reading | Demonstrates some research/reading | Weak demonstration | Very poor research |
| 3 Presentation of sound argument and exploration of topic | Very sound presentation | Sound | Acceptable argument and exploration of topic presented | Adequate | Poor argument and exploration |
| 4 Command of requisite skills (clear, concise, easy to read and coherent) | Excellent command | Good command | Reasonable command. Writing not always clear but no incoherent lengthy paragraphs | Basic command. Writing not always clear. Some incoherent or casual argument | Poor command in all aspects |