Criteria*
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HD – Outstanding Achievement 85% – 100% |
DI – High Achievement 75% – 84% |
CR – Above Satisfactory Achievement 65% – 74% |
PS – Satisfactory Achievement 50% – 64% |
FL – Unsatisfactory Achievement 0 – 49% |
| 1. Introduction defining main concepts and explaining line of reasoning. (2%) |
Exceptionally clear and well researched introduction inclusive of all aspects of an essay introduction i.e. main topic definition(s), essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning. |
Very clear well researched introduction inclusive of all aspects of an essay introduction i.e. main topic definition(s), essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning. |
Clear well researched introduction inclusive of most aspects of an essay introduction i.e. main topic definition(s), essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning. |
Includes many aspects of an introduction i.e. topic definitions, essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning. |
Poorly researched and missing several elements of an essay introduction, i.e. topic definitions, essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning. |
| 2. Identification, explanation, and critical examination of theories. (20%) |
Concise overview and critical evaluation of relevant theories. Theories integrated exceptionally well into argument. |
Concise overview and critical analysis of relevant theories. Theories integrated and linked well to argument. |
Identification and explanation of relevant theories. Theories linked to point of view and/or argument. |
Includes some relevant theories and makes attempts to use theories to support point of view and/or argument. |
Relevant theory on the topic missing and/or poor attempt to use theory to support point of view and/or argument. |
| 3. Conclusion. (2%) |
Well-constructed and clear conclusion with strong links to main arguments in essay. |
Well-constructed and clear conclusion with supported by main arguments in essay. |
Clear conclusion that reflects main arguments in essay. |
Conclusion reflects main arguments in essay. |
Conclusion not evident and/or does not relate to main arguments in essay. |
| 4. Suitable peer reviewed academic journal articles used to good effect in essay. (.5 for each suitable journal article up to 2%) |
4+ highly relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to outstanding effect in essay. |
3 very relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to very good effect in essay. |
2 relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to good effect in essay. |
1 potentially relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to some effect in essay. |
>1 relevant peer reviewed journal article not or used article not used to good effect in essay. |
| 5. Use and application of APA citation techniques. (1%) |
Outstanding use and application of APA citation techniques. |
Very good use and application of APA citation techniques. |
Good use and application of APA citation techniques. |
Satisfactory use and application of APA citation techniques. |
Unsatisfactory use and application of APA citation techniques. |
| 6 . Use and application of APA referencing techniques. (1%) |
Outstanding use and application of APA referencing techniques. |
Very good use and application of APA referencing techniques. |
Good use and application of APA referencing techniques. |
Satisfactory use and application of APA referencing techniques. |
Unsatisfactory use and application of APA referencing techniques. |
| 7. Level of comprehension provided to reader. (1%) |
Outstanding expression and presentation. Fluent writing style appropriate to the style of paper. Grammar and spelling accurate. Very considerate to the reader. |
Very good expression and presentation. Language fluent, few errors in grammar, spelling and syntax. Mainly considerate of the reader. |
Good expression and presentation. Language mainly fluent grammar and spelling mainly accurate. Needs more consideration given to the needs of the reader. |
Satisfactory expression and presentation. Meaning apparent but language not always fluent, grammar and/or spelling contain errors. Minimal consideration given to the reader. |
Unsatisfactory expression and presentation. Meaning unclear and/or grammar and/or spelling contain frequent errors. No consideration given to the reader. |
| 8. Essay presentation guidelines. (Spacing, paragraphs, alignment) (1%) |
Meets all essay presentation guidelines. |
Meets most essay presentation guidelines. |
Mainly many essay presentation guidelines. |
Meets some essay presentation guidelines. |
Poor presentation e.g. single spacing, no clear distinction between paragraphs. |
| * Penalties for: 10% over word limit/failure to cite sources/referencing errors/omissions/ plagiarism (see Handbook – this carries a large penalty and is to be reported if Plagiarism MARK |
