"Because of the seasonal and cyclical nature of tourism, the sector is characterised by a high incidence of seasonal, part-time and casual employment"

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Tutors when assessing your essay will use the following Assessment Rubric; it demonstrates the factors or qualities they will look for to determine the levels of understanding and performance being demonstrated, and to differentiate between the various grades.

Criteria Excellent (A 80-100%)

Very Good (B 70-79%)

Good (C 60-69%)

Pass (D 50-59)

Fail (F 0-49)

Fulfilment of overall task intent

Sophisticated concepts communicated through advanced use of technique Exceeds or refines the basic task requirements.

Material presented is strongly linked to task; comprehension of task is high.

Sound conceptual development, problems encountered have been satisfactorily solved, resulting in well- presented work.

Broadly completed but some parts are superficially treated, misunderstood or nearly overlooked.

Did not meet the basic task requirements and most if not all parts are superficially treated, misunderstood or overlooked.

Use of information (including evidence and examples)

Evidence of critical or thoughtful sorting and selection. Comprehensive and accurate. Conclusions fully supported by the evidence.

Conclusions are fully supported by appropriate and well-organised data. May be some minor omissions. Sources fully referenced.

Well researched with good use of material. Most information is appropriate, consistent and supportive of the conclusions drawn. Sources of information acknowledged.

Generally accurate and appropriate; some incomplete, unsupported or inconsistent information. Requires greater effort at substantiation and wider research.

Did not cover the basic information required, nor demonstrated adequate effort at researching the topic. Few or no sources referenced.

Application of theories &/or concepts dealt with in the topic or subject

Creative or reflective processing of theories; understanding of how and why they are used; critical and evaluative thinking.

Critical or evaluative thinking about how concepts/ theories are applied; little inaccuracy or misunderstanding

Relevant theory and/or concepts, applied in a generally appropriate and thoughtful way.

Generally very limited application of theories and/or concepts; some misunderstanding or quite superficial treatment.

Did not apply theory and/or concepts dealt with in the topic or subject.

Inclusion of key elements

Concisely and clearly provided comprehensive coverage of all the key elements.

Good detail provided. Has considered all the important elements.

Minor areas of the essay are not included and/or are not clearly articulated.

Major areas of the essay are not included and/or are not clearly articulated.

Did not provide key elements needed.

Structure and organisation

Structure and sequence are used effectively to help integrate ideas or support logical argument. Soundly structured throughout.

Ideas are sequenced in a logically satisfying way; connections between different themes or sections are well made.

Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow. Introductory and concluding sections used effectively.

Well enough structured to make sense; could be better organised and more tightly focused upon the topic. Instances of irrelevance or confusion.

Poorly or illogically structured, so that the essay does not make sense or the arguments are difficult/impossible to follow.

Language use Powerful, confident and precise use of language; mastery of style and tone.

Language use demonstrates precision and expressiveness as well as clarity.

Language is generally sound and clear throughout.

Clear enough to be understood; some confused or unclear expression. Spelling, punctuation & grammar generally satisfactory but likely to need attention.

Language is unclear and poorly expressed, making it difficult to understand. Spelling and grammar require major attention.

Essay Presentation

Provided all the important elements to create a high quality essay

Provided high quality essay presentation but minor areas not addressed.

Minor changes required to make the essay presentation high quality

Major changes required to make the essay presentation high quality.

Did not create a good essay because most of the key elements were not included.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY (1,000 words. Worth 25%)