Critical Reflection

HD (85-100)

D (75-84)

C (65-74)

Pass (50-64)

Fail (0-49)

Total

Content

(45%)

Shows significant understanding of how cultural awareness relates to cultural intelligence. The reflection expertly uses a range of personal observations and experiences. Demonstrates extensive understanding in the use of readings.

45 43 41 40 39

Shows depth of understanding of how cultural awareness relates to cultural intelligence. The reflection uses a range of personal observations and experiences. Demonstrates understanding in the use of readings.

38 37 36 35 34

Shows a reasonable understanding of how cultural awareness relates to cultural intelligence. The reflection uses personal observations and experiences. The reflection demonstrates use of readings.

33 32 31 30 29

Shows some understanding of how cultural awareness relates to cultural intelligence. The reflection uses some personal observations and/or experiences. Demonstrates inconsistent or superficial use of readings.

28.5 27 26 25 24 23 22.5

Shows very little understanding of how cultural awareness relates to cultural intelligence. The reflection does not use personal observations and/or experiences. Demonstrates insufficient or no use of readings.

22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6

Organisation

(20%)

A clearly articulated and appropriate beginning, development and conclusion. The organisation is extremely logical; paragraphs and transitions between ideas are unified and exceptionally coherent. There is a clear and easy-to- follow sequence of ideas. There is no unnecessary duplication of ideas or Information. 20 19 18 17

A clear beginning, development and conclusion. The organisation is logical; paragraphs and transitions are consistent and coherent. There is a clear and easy-to- follow sequence of ideas. There is very little unnecessary duplication of ideas or information.

16 15

A beginning, development and conclusion used to structure the reflection. The organisation is mostly logical; paragraphs and transitions are coherent. There is a clear and easy-to-follow sequence of ideas. There is a little duplication of ideas or information.

14.5 14 13

A beginning, development and conclusion included, but could be structured more clearly. The organisation is somewhat logical; paragraphs and transitions are a little unclear and/or incoherent. At times the sequence of ideas is difficult to follow. There is some duplication of ideas or information.

12.5 12 11 10

The beginning, development and conclusion is limited and confusing. The organisation is unclear there is little attempt to use paragraphs and/or transitions. The sequence of ideas is limited or non-existent. There is much duplication of ideas or information.

9.5 9 8 7 6 5 4

Referencing

(15%)

Sources are clearly integrated and advance the viewpoint through accurate use of summary, paraphrase, and quotation. The reflection consistently and accurately uses APA 6th referencing style.

Source materials flow smoothly into the writer’s own text. Reference list is in the correct format and listed in alphabetical order. Reference list is an accurate list of sources cited within the document.

15 14 13 13.5 13

Sources are clearly related to and advance the viewpoint through accurate and appropriate use of summary, paraphrase and quotation. Use of APA 6th referencing style is mostly accurate; only one or two errors. Reference list is mostly in correct format and listed in alphabetical order. Reference list is mostly an accurate list of sources cited within the document.

12.5 12 11.5

There is a consistent attempt to use sources to substantiate ideas, but these are not always integrated well. Appropriate use of summary, paraphrase and quotation. APA 6th referencing style, however some errors present. Reference list is generally in correct format and listed or mostly listed in alphabetically. Good correlation between the reference list and the sources in the document, but some sources missing.

11 10.5 10

Source material may be used non-critically, may lack variety, or is mostly limited to quotation. There are some errors in APA 6th referencing style which interferes with the reader’s ability to check sources. Reference list has a number of errors; alphabetical listing is not used. Reference list only partially reflects the sources cited in the document.

9.5 9 8.5 8 7.5

Use of source material is insufficient, or is not referred to all, or the student relies heavily on quotations. There are many errors in the APA 6th referencing style or there is no clear referencing system.

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Punctuation, Grammar and Spelling

(10%)

Reflection has no errors in word selection and use of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Exceptional use of conventions of edited standard written English.

10 9.5 9 8.5

Reflection is relatively free of errors in word selection and use of spelling, punctuation and capitalisation. Effective use of the conventions of edited standard written English.

8 7.5

Reflection is good, but with some errors in word selection and use of spelling, punctuation or capitalisation. Good use of the conventions of edited standard written English. However, some errors are present.

7 6.5

Reflection contains several major errors in word selection and use of spelling, punctuation and/or capitalisation. Attempted use of conventions of edited standard written English. However, many errors are present.

6 5

Errors in grammar and punctuation are so frequent that it makes it difficult to read or understand.

4.5 4 3 2

Presentation

(10%)

Name and student number included in footer. Page numbers in footer. Assignment title in header.

File submitted in the requested format (.doc) for marking (YES NO)

Readability enhanced through accurate use of specified formatting requirements: font type & size; spacing and paragraphing.

10 9.5 9 8.5

Name, student number, and page number included in either header or footer.

File submitted in the requested format for marking (YES NO).

Readability enhanced through use of specified formatting requirements: font type & size; spacing and paragraphing.

8 7.5

Most Identification—name, student number, assignment title and page numbers—included, but not all.

File submitted in the requested format for marking (YES NO).

Readability maintained through some observation of the specified formatting requirements: font type & size; spacing, and paragraphing. More attention required.

7 6.5

Some identification—name, student number, assignment title and page numbers—included.

File submitted in the requested format for marking (YES NO).

Readability issues: little attention paid to the specified formatting requirements: font type & size; spacing and paragraphing. More attention required.

6 5

No identification—name, student number, assignment title and page numbers—included.

File submitted in the requested format for marking (YES NO).

Serious readability issues: Little or no attention paid to the specified formatting requirements: font type & size; spacing and paragraphing.

4.5 4 3 2

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