The PDF file can be downloaded at the beginning of this description. ### Key and Important Information: 1. Essay Marking Criteria (Global Perspectives & Research 9239/02) – Evaluation of research, argumentation, and communication. 2. Maximum Score: 35 Marks – Scoring based on structured argumentation, critical evaluation, and citation quality. 3. Assessment Areas – Research depth, source analysis, global perspective integration, and logical argumentation. 4. High-Scoring Essay Characteristics – Effective citation, critical engagement with sources, and balanced global perspectives. 5. Common Pitfalls in Lower-Level Responses – Lack of clarity, poor referencing, minimal analysis, and unsupported assertions. 6. Importance of Reflection and Further Research – High-level responses demonstrate evaluative thinking and acknowledgment of knowledge gaps.