Assessment Criteria Criterion Weight High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail Choice of article 10% Chose an article with a clear explanation of the variables involved and the statistical analysis applied. Chose an article with an explanation of the variables involved and the statistical analysis applied, however some definitions may be slightly ambiguous. Chose an article with identifiable variables and statistical analyses however there are many ambiguities and/or missing information. Chose an article with some statistical analysis, although the variables are not well defined and the statistical methods used are hard to identify. Chose an article prior to 2011, or an article on the list of those not allowed, or an article with no statistical analysis. Highlight relevant parts of the article 10% Minimal possible highlighting such that everything referred to in the critique has been highlighted in the article without any unnecessary highlighting Almost everything referred to in the critique has been highlighted in the article without any unnecessary highlighting The key points raised in the critique have been highlighted in the article, while some minor points are missing. Perhaps one or two points that are not referred to are also highlighted. The key points raised in the critique have been highlighted in the article, while some minor points are missing. Rather than selecting specific text, entire paragraphs have been highlighted including material that is not discussed in the critique. Some seemingly random highlighting that doesnt appear to relate to the critique. Description and explanation of the purpose of the research and statistical techniques used 30% The purpose of the research and statistical techniques used are correctly identified and succinctly explained The purpose of the research and statistical techniques used are correctly identified and explained well, but could be more succinct. The purpose of the research and statistical techniques used are correctly identified. The explanations contain unnecessary details. The key concepts of the research and most of the statistical techniques have been identified, but not all. Some of the statistical techniques have been misrepresented and/or the explanation is bloated and difficult to follow. The main research question has not been recognised and/or most of the statistical techniques have been either misunderstood or not identified.