Focus
Does the essay set up a clear essay question to address? Does the essay stay within and fulfil the topic parameters?
Synthesis
Does the essay bring together the literature in a significant manner that addresses an essay question? Are the concepts, theories and models discussed through a critical and comparative assessment of different economic theoretical and empirical approaches in the literature?
Is the data management and analysis adequate and related to the question?
Soundness
Does the essay indicate a comprehensive understanding of the topic area and literature discussed?
Clarity of structure
Is the essay well organised and logically constructed to achieve synthesis while being mindful of the needs of the reader?
Mechanical Soundness
Is the essay clearly written, spell checked and grammatically sound and
referenced appropriately?