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