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ATS2624 Research Essay Marking Rubric

Criteria

High Distinction

(80 and above)

Distinction (70-79)

Credit (60-69)

Pass (50-59)

Fail (Below 49)

Selection of Material

Selection of highly relevant literature

Selection of relevant literature

Selection of moderately relevant literature

Selection of partially relevant literature

Incomplete and poor selection of literature

Critical analysis of literature

Evidence of a deep understanding of the issues

Evidence of a sound understanding of the issues

Evidence of a moderate understanding of the issues

Evidence of a limited understanding of the issues

Evidence of a very limited understanding of the issues

Argument and Evidence

Logical development of a complete and convincing argument, very well supported by research evidence and examples

Logical development of a convincing argument, well supported by research evidence and examples

Logical development of a moderately convincing argument, partially supported by research evidence and examples

Dominance of descriptive rather than analytical expression. Weakness apparent in argument, and limited support from research evidence and examples

Limited or not supported argument, and little or no support from research evidence and examples

Structure

Polished structure. Introduction and conclusion clearly and strongly support the argument. Very high standard of cohesion between sections

Carefully and logically structured. Introduction and conclusion generally support the argument. High standard of cohesion between sections

Reasonably well structured. Introduction and conclusion partially support the argument. Moderate standard of cohesion between sections

Weakly structured. Introduction and conclusion provide some limited support of the argument. Weak standard of cohesion between sections

Very weakly structured. Introduction and conclusion provide little or no support of the argument. Minimal or no cohesion between sections

Presentation

Referencing consistently accurate. Very high standard of grammar and spelling

Referencing consistently accurate. High standard of grammar and spelling

Referencing mainly accurate. Reasonable standard of grammar and spelling

Some attempt at referencing. Weak standard of grammar and spelling

No referencing. Very weak standard of grammar and spelling