Well‐focused, clearly articulated research question with appropriate scope for an EE
Comprehensive justification of data sources and choices, showing conscious selection aligned with the research question
Clear and detailed explanation of biological background, epidemiological context, and study scope
Minor imprecision in articulation of causal mechanisms limits full mastery
Some procedural details of data cleaning and sampling methodology are under-explained
Data presentation tables could be better integrated to facilitate immediate comparison
Generally relevant and coherent application of scientific literature to support background and contextualise results
Correct and appropriate use of biological and statistical terminology throughout
Integration of source data into analysis sections shows sound subject knowledge
Predominantly descriptive synthesis of sources with limited critical appraisal of reliability and bias
Occasional inconsistencies and minor inaccuracies in units and technical definitions
Repetitive use of secondary infographics without deeper interrogation
Identification of key confounders (dietary patterns, lifestyle factors) shows critical awareness of study limitations
Transparent use of skewness testing to justify choice of Spearman’s correlation
Logical structure of analysis with clear links between results and the research question
Analysis remains predominantly descriptive, without exploration of causation or statistical significance levels
Discussion of confounders lacks quantitative assessment or concrete methodological improvements
Argument occasionally overstates correlation as causation and contains inconsistencies
Clear overall structure with all expected EE components (title page, TOC, sections, appendices)
Consistent application of layout conventions—page numbers, headings, figure labels—enhancing readability
Professional presentation of figures and tables integrated into the narrative
Inconsistent subsection numbering and occasional mis-numbered headings
Typographical errors and sentence fragments interrupt coherence
Figure captions and axis labels sometimes mismatch or omit units
