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Purpose Understanding and addressing the task |
Appropriate, relevant Key points covered |
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Understands the task and the information but not all key points are included or fully developed |
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Not demonstrated an understanding of the topic Information often inaccurate or irrelevant |
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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 |
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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 |
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Difficult to follow argument attempted but does not fully address the context, topic and main ideas no clear conclusion lacks a main idea |
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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 |
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Some ability to express ideas in own words Aware of required system and how it should be used |
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Relies heavily on words and passages copied from texts Referencing requirements not followed |
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Sentences Grammar Vocabulary Spelling |
Range of sentences Few errors Good use of appropriate words Correct |
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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 |
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Errors are frequent, making understanding difficult Limited vocabulary, words often incorrect or incorrectly used Numerous errors, spell check not used |
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Reflections |
Writing communicates meaning clearly and achieves purpose of the task |
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Writing generally communicates effectively but logic and meaning not always clear |
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Logic and meaning not clear |
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