All criteria are to be included in the overall assessment. Each candidate is assessed individually with regards to the course's learning requirements; the active normal distribution curve is not implemented.
Marking Criteria Guide
Course information
| Course code and name | JUS5134 – The Right to Peace |
| Syllabus/achievement requirements | Autumn 2022 |
| Formal prerequisite knowledge |
Masters Level course Students must fill one of these requirements: Passed 1st - 3rd year of the 5-years degree Master of Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) (or exams that qualify for exemption for these) or Hold a 5-years Master’s degree in Laws (Master i rettsvitenskap at UiO) or equivalent. |
| Examination | 15 pages term paper with a maximum of 6000 words to be handed in at the end of the semester. |
| Last updated | 07.11.2022 |
Grading criteria
In general terms, the following criteria are used when assessing the term paper:
Scope and quality of research
- Evidence of sufficient independent research to adequately address relevant issues for the assigned topic.
- Use of appropriate sources for topic.
- Awareness of any relevant issues arising from class readings.
Construction of arguments
- Logical flow of proposition(s) and evidence.
- Integration of concepts and evidence.
- Consideration of contrary positions.
Analysis/critical thinking
- Understanding of relevant concepts, through proper analysis of primary and secondary material.
- Reflection:
- essay engages with the material.
- essay demonstrates independent thought.
- Conclusions are drawn, which follow from the analysis.
Structure
- Clear introduction, body and conclusion.
- Clarity of scope/delineation of scope of essay.
Style
- Use of own words and terminology as appropriate.
- Grammar, sentence construction, paragraph structure etc.
- Appropriate tone/voice – minimal verbosity.
Format requirements
The default style requirements for essay style assessments in the Law School are included in the specific forms:
- Assignments are typed and submitted electronically.
- Assignments should be properly and adequately referenced.
- Assignments should include both footnotes and bibliography. Failure to appropriately reference sources may amount to plagiarism and will be sanctioned.
- Word limit for assignments is calculated by reference to all text in the assignment. This usually excludes the table of contents and the bibliography. The student must usually record the actual word count on the assignment cover sheet.
General qualitative description of valuation criteria
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail.