​​​​Titles

Originality

• 5 Points - Presents a unique perspective, argument or insight; demonstrates innovative thinking and a fresh approach to the topic.

• 4 Points - Shows some original thoughts but may rely somewhat on existing literature or ideas.

• 3 Points - Offers conventional insights; displays minimal originality in approach or perspective.

• 2 Points - Lacks original thought; relies heavily on clichés or well-trodden paths.

• 1 Point - No evidence of originality; entirely derivative of existing work.

• 0 Points - Originality not applicable or not present.

Structure/ Clarity

• 5 Points - Essay is exceptionally well-organised; arguments are clear, logically structured, and easy to follow.

• 4 Points - Good organisation; arguments are mostly clear with minor lapses in logic or flow.

• 3 Points - Adequate structure; some arguments may be difficult to follow or disjointed.

• 2 Points - Poor organisation; arguments are not logically structured, making comprehension challenging.

• 1 Point - Very poor organisation and clarity; the essay is difficult to understand.

• 0 Points - Lacks any coherent structure or clarity.

Knowledge of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• 5 Points - Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the field; incorporates a wide range of relevant information effectively.

• 4 Points - Shows good knowledge of the subject; relevant information is used appropriately.

• 3 Points - Displays basic understanding; some relevant information is included but not always used effectively.

• 2 Points - Limited knowledge of the subject; few relevant details are included.

• 1 Point - Minimal understanding; lacks significant relevant information or comprehension of the field.

• 0 Points - No evidence of knowledge related to plastic & reconstructive surgery.

Use of Research

• 5 Points - Excellent use of research; sources are relevant, well-integrated, and enhance the argument or narrative.

• 4 Points - Good research application; sources contribute to the essay, though integration may be uneven.

• 3 Points - Adequate use of research; sources are somewhat relevant but not always well-integrated.

• 2 Points - Limited or poor use of research; sources are minimally relevant and poorly integrated.

• 1 Point - Very limited or irrelevant research; sources do not contribute meaningfully to the essay.

• 0 Points - No research or use of sources evident.

Additional Notes

• Plagiarism: Any evidence of plagiarism or the use of artificial intelligence text generator will result in immediate disqualification and a score of 0.

• Word Count: Essays exceeding the 1,500-word limit will be penalized by deducting 1 point from the total score for every 100 words over the limit.

• Referencing Style: Failure to use Vancouver referencing style as specified will result in a deduction of 2 points from the total score.

• Author Identification: Inclusion of any author identification within the document will result in a 5-point deduction from the total score to maintain anonymity.