Case Study
Assessment Task 3 - Essay Marking Guide (100 marks weighted 50% of final grade) CRITERIA HD
85 - 100% DI
75 – 84% CREDIT 65 – 74%
PASS 50 – 64%
NN < 50%
Introduction (5 marks)
A succinct & sophisticated outline of discussion is provided, including identification of chosen case study & main points of argument
A succinct outline of discussion is provided, including identification of chosen case study & main points of argument
A clear outline of discussion is provided, including identification of chosen case study & main points of argument
An outline of discussion is provided, including identification of chosen case study & main points of argument
Introduction is confused; chosen case study is not identified; only some points of argument are identified
Identification of ethical issues (5 marks)
All ethical issues are identified & explained comprehensively
All ethical issues are identified & explained clearly
Some ethical issues are identified & explained
Some ethical issues are identified
Identification of ethical issues is missing or confused
Analysis of ethical issues and conflicts (15 marks)
A sophisticated, reasoned discussion of points of conflict between ethical obligations, ethical goals &/or values is provided
A reasoned & logical discussion of points of conflict between ethical obligations, ethical goals &/or values is provided
A clear & logical discussion of points of conflict between ethical obligations, ethical goals &/or values is provided
A logical discussion of points of conflict between ethical obligations &/or values is provided
Points of conflict between ethical obligations &/or values is missing or confused
Discussion of professional codes (15 marks)
A reasoned and sophisticated application of relevant professional codes &/ or professional standards is provided
A reasoned application of relevant professional codes &/ or professional standards is provided
A clear application of relevant professional codes &/ or professional standards is provided
An application of relevant professional codes &/ or professional standards is provided
An application of relevant professional codes &/ or professional standards is missing or confused
Discussion of human dignity/ rights (15 marks)
A sophisticated & reasoned analysis of the case in relation to the notion of human dignity is provided
A reasoned analysis of the case in relation to the notion of human dignity is provided
A clear analysis of the case in relation to the notion of human dignity is provided
An analysis of the case in relation to the notion of human dignity is provided
Discussion of human dignity in relation to the case study is missing or confused
Discussion of ethical principles (20 marks)
A reasoned and sophisticated application of relevant ethical principles to identified issues is evident
A reasoned application of relevant ethical principles to identified issues is evident
A logical application of relevant ethical principles to identified issues is evident
An application of relevant ethical principles to identified issues is evident
An application of relevant ethical principles to identified issues is missing or confused
Proposals for professional practice (10 marks)
Succinct, reasoned & comprehensive recommendation for professional practice is provided
Succinct & reasoned recommendation for professional practice is provided
Clear recommendation for professional practice is provided
Recommendation for professional practice is provided
Confused or no recommendation for professional practice provided
Conclusion (5 marks)
Succinct, comprehensive summary of essay discussion is evident
Comprehensive summary of essay discussion is evident
Clear summary of essay discussion is evident
Summary of essay discussion is evident
No or very limited summary of essay discussion provided
Style & language • grammar • spelling • punctuation
(5 marks)
Spelling all correct, with few if any grammatical errors. Sentences are strong and expressive. Observes conventions in written English. Uses well developed academic writing style.
Spelling all correct, with only few grammatical errors. Sentences are strong and expressive. Mostly observes conventions in written English. Uses well developed academic writing style.
Spelling mostly correct, with some grammatical errors. Generally observes conventions in written English. Uses developing academic writing style
Some errors in spelling & grammar. Errors sometimes detract but meaning is discernible. Uses beginning academic writing style
Substantial errors in spelling & grammar such that meaning is, for the most part, indiscernible.
Academic Conventions • APA style • in-text
citations • reference list
(5 marks)
No errors in referencing. In-text citations & end text reference list constructed in accordance with APA referencing convention
Minimal errors in referencing. In-text citations & end text reference list mostly constructed in accordance with APA referencing convention
Few errors in referencing. In-text citations & end text reference list usually constructed in accordance with APA referencing convention
Some errors in referencing. In-text citations & end text reference list generally constructed in accordance with APA referencing convention
Many errors in referencing. In-text citations & end text reference list not constructed in accordance with APA referencing convention