Aspects of Medical Jurisprudence
Assessment brief for coursework 1
| Assessment Number | 1 |
| Assessment Type (and weighting) | 2,500 word essay (50%) |
| Assessment Name | Coursework 1 |
| Assessment Submission Date | 4pm on 17 May 2019 |
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
LO1: Justify and appraise issues relating to Jurisprudence looking at issue, principles and the legal implications of the relationships existing between individuals and the state. A running theme will be that of medical ethics.
LO2: Critically analyse how Jurisprudence seeks to address problematic substantive and procedural legal issues.
LO3: Exhibit a critical awareness associated with legal theory as it applies to medical problems. This didactic exploration shall be carried out from the perspective of particular philosophical standpoints (ie the view of a particular jurist).
Assessment Brief
Choose one of the following topics. Construct an argument that it should be legally prohibited or that it should be legally permitted (choose only one side). Your answer should draw on relevant jurisprudential theories and consider and evaluate any counter arguments.
- Abortion
- Genital circumcision of children (male and female genital cutting)
- A right to free cosmetic treatment
- Sex selective treatment
Specific Assessment Criteria:
(Please note that the General Assessment Criteria will also apply. Please see section 15)
Distinction (70% and above):
Virtually all of the relevant information/skills accurately deployed. Excellent and exceptional grasp of theoretical, conceptual, analytical and practical elements. Very effective integration of theory, practice and information in relation to the objectives of the assessment. There will be evidence of originality and creativity as appropriate to the subject.
Merit (60-69%):
Most of the relevant information/skills accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical, conceptual, analytical, practical elements. Effective integration of theory, practice and information in relation to the objectives of the assessment.
Pass (50-59%):
Some omissions in the deployment of information/ skills. Some grasp of theoretical, conceptual, analytical and practical elements. Limited integration of theory, practice and information in relation to the objectives of the assessment.
Fail (49% and below): Students who do not meet the requirements of a pass grade will not successfully complete the assessment activity.
Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements:
Level HE7 – It is expected that the Reference List will contain between fifteen to twenty sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include four refereed academic journals and five academic books.
General Assessment Guidelines for Written Assessments Level HE7
| % | Relevance | Knowledge | Argument/Analysis | Structure | Presentation | Written English | Research/Referencing | ||
| DISTINCTION | Exceptional Quality | 85-100% | Directly relevant to title/brief.
Expertly addresses the assumptions of the title and/or the requirements of the brief.
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Demonstrates an exceptional knowledge of theory and practice for this level.
Insightfully interprets appropriate concepts and theoretical models. Demonstrates originality in conceptual understanding. |
Presents an exceptional critique of key research material resulting in clear, original and illuminating conclusions.
Demonstrates distinctive, insightful and creative solutions to complex problems. Produces exceptional work that makes a contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding in the subject area. |
Coherently articulated and logically structured.
An appropriate format is used. |
Exceptional presentational style & layout, appropriate to the type of assignment.
Effective inclusion of figures, tables, plates (FTP).
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Exceptionally well written answer with standard spelling and grammar. Style is clear, resourceful and academic.
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Sources accurately cited in the text.
An extensive range of contemporary and relevant references cited in the reference list in the correct style. |
| Excellent Quality | 70-84% | Directly relevant to title/brief.
Expertly addresses the assumptions of the title and/or the requirements of the brief.
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Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of theory and practice for this level.
Expertly interprets appropriate concepts and theoretical models. Demonstrates originality in conceptual understanding. |
Presents an excellent critique of key research material resulting in clear, original and illuminating conclusions.
Demonstrates insightful and creative thinking solutions to complex problems. Produces excellent work that makes a contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding in the subject area. |
Coherently articulated and logically structured.
An appropriate format is used. |
Excellent presentational style & layout, appropriate to the type of assignment.
Effective inclusion of figures, tables, plates (FTP).
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Excellently written answer with standard spelling and grammar. Style is clear, resourceful and academic.
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Sources accurately cited in the text.
A wide range of contemporary and relevant references cited in the reference list in the correct style. |
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| MERIT | Good Quality | 60-69% | Directly relevant to title/brief.
Addresses the assumptions of the title and/or the requirements of the brief well. |
Demonstrates a sound knowledge of theory and practice for this level.
Comprehensively interprets appropriate concepts and theoretical models. Demonstrates originality in conceptual understanding |
Presents a cohesive critique of key research material resulting in clear and original conclusions.
Demonstrates creative solutions to complex problems. Produces superior work that makes a contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding in the subject area |
For the most part coherently articulated and logically constructed.
An appropriate format is used. |
Very good presentational style & layout, appropriate to the type of assignment.
Effective inclusion of FTP. |
Well written with standard spelling and grammar. Style is clear and academic.
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Sources accurately cited in the text.
A range of contemporary and relevant references cited in the reference list in the correct style. |
| PASS | Satisfactory Quality | 50-59% | Generally addresses the assumptions of the title and/or the requirements of the brief.
Minor irrelevance in places. |
Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of theory and practice for this level. Some minor omissions.
Satisfactorily interprets some appropriate concepts and theoretical models. Demonstrates some originality in conceptual understanding. |
Presents some critique of key research material resulting in original conclusions. Loss of focus in places.
Demonstrates some creativity in solving complex problems. Produces satisfactory work that makes some contribution to the development of knowledge and understanding in the subject area. |
Adequate attempt at articulation and logical structure.
An acceptable format is used. |
The presentational style & layout is largely correct for the type of assignment.
Inclusion of FTP but lacks selectivity. |
Competently written with minor lapses in spelling and grammar.
Style is legible and mainly academic.
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Key contemporary and relevant academic sources are drawn upon.
Most sources are accurately cited in the text and reference list/bibliography. Minor weaknesses evident. |