Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Participate and interact intelligently in class discussions and presentations.
Write and present mini-seminars; iii Prepare assignments.
Participate effectively in oral presentations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
Submit assignments and reports in an acceptable format according to clear guidelines.
Submit assignments and reports and meet deadlines.
Adhere to time lines as indicated in the research proposal.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
Ability to collect relevant data effectively.
Store data electronically.
Demonstrate ability to analyses, synthesize, present and critically evaluate data and information, using a variety of analytical methods and techniques.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Do independent reading and information retrieval in the library and the Internet; work with reduced supervision.
The candidate demonstrate ability critically read current literature in the field, interpret and analyze literature.
Ability interact with increasing self- confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations in Agriculture and animal production.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
Write a research project proposal:
> Identification of the key research questions.
> Description of the method/procedures and techniques to be followed.
> Collect, analyze and interpret the data.
> Write up the results in a clear, concise and acceptable manner.

Integrated Assessment:
University of Venda (UNIVEN) has the Assessment Policy and related procedures which specify clearly the mechanisms, such as the use of external examiners.
The learner will demonstrate the integration of learning through the submission of the dissertation and scientific paper.
The research dissertation will be examined by two examiners and provision is made for more examiners in case of a dispute.
The learner will demonstrate the ability to identify and solve a problem and link research findings to current literature in the field of specialisation.