Very Good 

Satisfactory 

Unsatisfactory 

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Purpose

Understanding and addressing the task

Appropriate, relevant

Key points covered

 

Understands the task and the information but not all key points are included or fully developed

 

Not demonstrated an understanding of the topic

Information often inaccurate or irrelevant

 

Planning and assignment

Structure

Argument

      introduction

conclusion

paragraphs

Easy to follow

Clear argument Context, topic and main ideas

Summing up

One main idea (in a topic sentence); linked to overall idea

 

Not always easy to follow

Evidence of an overall argument,

does not address the three main areas adequately

Conclusion attempted but does not appropriately sum up the argument presented; main idea not always clear

 

Difficult to follow

argument attempted but

does not fully address the context, topic and main ideas

no clear conclusion

lacks a main idea

 

Clarity

Essays

Paragraphs

Research

Integrating evidence Paraphrasing/ synthesising

Referencing

citing

Paraphrases and synthesises information in own words; Quotes used sparingly

Information is correctly referenced citation and  reference list - APA

 

Some ability to express ideas in own words

Aware of required system and how it should be used

 

Relies heavily on words and passages copied from texts

Referencing  requirements not followed

 

Paraphrasing



Referencing


Sentences

Grammar

Vocabulary

Spelling

Range of sentences

Few errors

Good use of appropriate words

Correct

 

Some errors but do not interfere with meaning

Vocabulary adequate for the task occasional errors. Some difficulty with subject-specific words, terms

Generally correct, some errors

 

Errors are frequent, making understanding difficult

Limited vocabulary, words often incorrect or incorrectly used

Numerous errors, spell check not used

 

Sentence construction

Spelling

Reflections

Writing communicates meaning clearly and achieves purpose of the task

 

Writing generally communicates effectively but logic and meaning not always clear

 

Logic and meaning not clear

 

 Reflective  writing

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