2000 word essay on sustainability.

OSUS100 Major Assignment (Essay) Marking Rubric

Student Name: Student ID: Topic:

Criterion Weighting 80-100

Excellent HD

70-79 Very good

D

60-69 Good

CR

50-59 Acceptable

C

49 Fail N

Score

Attention to purpose: 10%

Addresses purpose of the assignment comprehensively and imaginatively.

Addresses purpose of the assignment coherently and with some attempt to demonstrate imagination.

Addresses the main purpose of the assignment.

Some of the work is focused on the purpose of the assignment.

Fails to address the task set.

Use of literature/ evidence of research: 20%

Developed and justified own ideas based on a wide range of sources which have been thoroughly analysed, applied and discussed.

Able to critically appraise the literature from a variety of sources, developing own ideas in the process.

Evidence and application of appropriate readings relevant to the subject.

Literature is presented uncritically, in a purely descriptive way. Limited understanding is evident. Source selection is limited.

Either no or only limited evidence of literature being consulted or irrelevant to the assignment task.

Critical analysis: 10% Consistently demonstrates application of critical analysis well integrated in the text

Good application critical analysis and critical thought of the topic area

wome evidence of critical analysis of the topic area

Limited attempt at critical analysis.

Lacks critical thought and analysis.

Clarity of expression: (incl. accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation

10%

Fluent writing style appropriate to document. Grammar and spelling accurate.

Language fluent. Grammar and spelling accurate.

Language mainly fluent. Grammar and spelling mainly accurate.

Meaning apparent, but language not always fluent. Grammar and/or spelling contain errors.

Meaning unclear and/or grammar and/or spelling contain frequent errors.

Presentation: 5% Polished and imaginative presentation.

Carefully and logically organised.

Shows organisation and coherence.

Shows some attempt to organise in a logical manner.

Disorganised and incoherent.

Content and range: 30%

Comprehensive/detailed knowledge of topic presented with depth and rigour.

Reasonable knowledge of topic and an awareness of a variety of ideas and perspectives.

Evidence of factual and/or conceptual knowledge and use of appropriate terminology.

Evidence of limited knowledge of topic and some use of appropriate terminology.

Lacks evidence of knowledge relevant to the topic and/or significantly misuses terminology.

Referencing: 15% Referencing is consistently accurate.

Referencing is mainly accurate. Some attempt at referencing.

Referencing is absent/ unsystematic

Subtotal:

Deductions: Word limit (+/-10%) No of sources Inappropriate sources

Total:

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