relevance of the answer to the set question;
the use of appropriate language; clarity and fluency of expression-comprehensiveness and appropriateness of referencing;
the quality of research and analysis using the full range of relevant sources;
identification, analysis and understanding of both concepts and approaches and of empirical knowledge
ability to apply concepts and theoretical approaches to empirical material
understanding of recent real-world developments and familiarity with recent academic scholarship
level of critical understanding and comprehension