HRD assignment

Rubric for Assessment 1 Essay

Human Resource Development: Rubric for Assessment 1 1

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Below expectations

(fail)

Meet expectations

(pass)

Meets expectations

(credit)

Exceed expectations (distinction)

Exceed expectations

(high distinction)

Introduction Weight 10.00%

Does not provide clear statement about the purpose of the essay and the topic being chosen.

Demonstrated some clarity about the purpose of the essay and the topic being chosen.

Provides a reasonably clear statement about the purpose of the essay; offers a relatively clear picture about topic being chosen.

Provides a clear statement about the purpose of the essay; offers a clear picture about the topic that interests readers.

Well articulates the purpose of the essay and the topic being chosen; provides a highly engaging opening for readers to delve further into the essay.

Coverage Weight 25.00%

The discussions on different questions are very unbalanced which lead to substantial lack of discussions on some questions. Because of the coverage issue the essay reads rather incomplete.

Provides a reasonable coverage of the topic and the questions being asked. However the coverage of some sections can be less appropriate and the logic with other sections can be less clear.

Provides a good coverage of the topic. Attempts to cover different questions yet better balance could be achieved (e.g. some sections are too detailed while others too cursory).

Provide a relatively comprehensive coverage of the topic and in addressing the key questions. Provides a generally balanced coverage of the sections.

Provides a comprehensive yet also focused coverage of the topic and in addressing the key questions. Different sections are very well balanced so that the essay reads as both broad, strategic and focused, coherent.

Content Weight 25.00%

Relevant key HRD theories, frameworks and practices are poorly discussed and little or no links made to the topic.

Some relevant key HRD theories, frameworks and practices are discussed and some attempts made to link appropriately to the topics

Relevant key HRD theories, frameworks and practices are discussed and links were made appropriately to the topic.

Relevant key HRD theories, frameworks and practices are discussed and links were made appropriately to the topic. Demonstrates some level of critical evaluation and originality.

Uses highly relevant key HRD theories, frameworks and practices to develop own arguments. The issues discussed demonstrate exceptional critical evaluation and original thinking.

Conclusion Weight 10.00%

Stated only general conclusions which were not supported by the analysis and arguments. The conclusion has little relationship with the earlier part of the essay.

Drew limited conclusions and summaries. The logic with and flow from the earlier analysis and arguments can be improved.

Drew a generally reasonable conclusion and summary which followed from the analysis and arguments, though the conclusion can be improved with better clarity and focus.

Drew a good conclusion expectations which followed logically from the analysis and arguments. The conclusion provides a clear summary of the essay.

Exceed expectations (conclusion and distinction) which followed logically from the analysis and arguments. The conclusion provides a solid summary of the essay and provides readers with clear and punchy takeaway messages.

Rubric for Assessment 1 Essay

Human Resource Development: Rubric for Assessment 1 2

Clarity of Writing Weight 15.00%

Ideas and points difficult to comprehend. Paragraphs and sentences were poorly constructed and illogical. Writing was fraught with clichés and misuse of language.

Significant problems with clarity, coherence, and/or consistency. Paragraphs were poorly organised or unfocused. More than an occasional problem with sentence construction, poor word choice, or over reliance on clichés.

Most ideas were clearly expressed though with some need for improvement. Paragraphs generally coherent, but some were poorly organised or focused. Some problems with sentence construction and/or word choices.

Ideas are generally clearly expressed perhaps with an occasional lapse in clarity. Paragraphs were generally coherent, sentences mostly well- crafted and varied, and words well-chosen.

Clear, logical creative expression and well-crafted sentences. Paragraphing was coherent and consistent with the ideas being presented. Demonstrated a creative and accurate use of language and phrasing.

Supporting materials

and referencing

Weight 15.00%

The analysis was based very limited sources and did not adopted RMIT Business referencing style. A very limited use of academic articles (e.g. greatly less than 5).

The analysis was gathered from several relevant source(s) and adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriately (but not consistently with errors). Referred to a reasonable number of academic articles (e.g. around 4-5).

The analysis was gathered from several, relevant source(s). Adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriately, accurately and consistently. Used more than 5 academic articles.

The analysis was gathered from diverse, quality source(s) beyond those provided and requested; and adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriately, accurately and consistently. Used 5-8 academic articles of high- quality.

The information analysed was gathered from many diverse, high quality source(s) beyond those provided and adopted; and strictly conformed to the RMIT Business referencing style appropriately, accurately and consistently. Used 8 or more academic articles of high-quality, in addition to a wide range of other useful resources.