'To what extent do states remain the most powerful actors in the Global Politics' Discuss

Marks Level Descriptor Paper 2

0

• The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. 

 

1 - 5

• The response reveals limited understanding of the demands of the question.

• The response is poorly structured, or where there is a recognizable essay structure there is minimal focus on the task.

• There is little relevant knowledge, and examples are either lacking or not relevant

• The response is mostly descriptive.

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6 - 10

• The response indicates some understanding of the demands of the question.

• There is some evidence of an attempt to structure the response.

• Some relevant knowledge is present, and some examples are mentioned but they are not developed or their relevance to arguments is not clear.

• The response demonstrates limited understanding of fundamental political concepts and approaches.

• There is limited justification of main points.

• Counterclaims are not considered.

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11 - 15

• The demands of the question are understood and mostly addressed but the implications are not considered.

• There is a clear attempt to structure the response.

• The response is mostly based on relevant and accurate knowledge of global politics, and relevant examples are given and support arguments.

• The response demonstrates some understanding of fundamental political concepts and approaches.

• Many of the main points are justified and arguments are largely coherent.

• Some counterclaims are considered.

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16 - 20

• The demands of the questions are understood and addressed, and most implications are considered.

• The response is well-structured.

•  The response demonstrates relevant and accurate knowledge and understanding of global politics, and relevant examples are used in a way that strengthens arguments.

• The response demonstrates a good grasp of fundamental political concepts and approaches.

• All or nearly all of the main points are justified and arguments are coherent.

• Counterclaims are explored.

 

21 – 25

• A very well structured and balanced response that addresses the demands and implications of the question.

• Comprehensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of global politics is applied in the response consistently and effectively, with examples integrated.

• The response demonstrates a very good grasp of fundamental political concepts and approaches.

• All of the main points are justified. Arguments are clear, coherent and compelling.

• Counterclaims are explored and evaluated.