Literature Review

MKW2500 - Marking Rubric of Group Assignment-Sem2 2020

Introduction of the topic (20%)

N1: No content found in this section

N2: Missing of important parts in this section such as the main topic and the structure of the paper.

N3: There is no clear introduction or main topic and the structure of the paper is missing.

P: The introduction does not clearly state the main topic and does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.

C: The introduction states the main topic but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper.

D: The introduction states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper.

HD1 : The introduction is engaging, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. The introductory paragraph is well written.

HD2: The quality of the introduction that is above the expectation of HD1.

Point 0 4 8 10 12 14 16 18

Synthesis of the reviewed literature (40%)

N1: No content found in this section

N2: Missing of important information in this section with major mistakes

N3: Missing of important information with some mistakes.

P: Basic review on literature with some mistakes or excessive reliance on a few sources.

C: The combination of past studies has been presented to bring in main ideas of the study. Reasonable explanation with relevant references.

D: The synthesis is accurate and various past studies are stated to present the main ideas. Evidence of using mostly reliable sources of information and the paraphrasing is done well with less than 4 words in a row taken directly from the literature reviewed.

HD1: The synthesis is accurate and well connecting various past studies to present the main ideas. Evidence of using mostly reliable sources of information and the paraphrasing is done well with less than 3 words in a row taken directly from the literature reviewed.

HD2: The quality which is above the expectation of HD1.

Point 0 8 16 20 24 28 32 36

Conclusion (5%)

N1: No content found in this section

N2: Unable to conclude the report well.

N3: Incomplete conclusion, or the conclusion is too general that does not restate the main points of the report.

P: The conclusion does not accurately restate the main points of the report or it is unfocused.

C: The conclusion is reasonable with some main points.

D: The conclusion restate the main points of the report and it is well written.

HD1: The conclusion is engaging and restate the main points of the report with good recommendations.

HD2: The conclusion is engaging and restate the main points of the report with good recommendations, which is above the expectation of HD1.

Point 0 1 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

References (10%) N1: No references found

N2: Resources not cited in the report or proper format not used.

N3: Evidence of at least 10 references, but resources not cited in the report or proper format not used, or the references are irrelevant.

P: Evidence of at least 10 references and some resources are cited correctly but not all. Not formatted correctly.

C: The referencing style is correct. Evidence of at least 20 relevant references with some mistakes

D: The referencing style is correct. Evidence of at least 20 relevant references from mostly reliable sources and cited correctly.

HD1: The referencing style is correct. Evidence of at least 25 relevant references from mostly reliable sources and cited correctly.

HD2: The referencing style is correct. Evidence of at least 30 relevant references from mostly reliable sources and cited correctly.

Point 0 2 4 5 6 7 8 9

Worksheet of the literature review (20%)

N1: No content found in this section

N2: Unable to find specific details on the literature review.

N3: Able to find some specific details but there are major mistakes.

P: Able to find some specific details with reasonable explanation

C: The overall literature review is satisfactory with at least 20 relevant studies with some mistakes.

D: The details are clearly stated with at least 20 relevant references and at least 10 of them are from ABDC list.

HD1: The details are clearly stated with at least 25 relevant references and at least 15 of them are from ABDC list.

HD2: The details are clearly stated with at least 30 relevant references and at least 20 of them are from ABDC list.

Point 0 4 8 10 12 14 16 18

Organization of the report (5%) N1: Totally wrong format

N2: Major mistake found in format, or missing important information e.g. no assignment cover sheet, no headings etc.

N3: Details are not organized, are hard to follow and understand.

P: Evidence of efforts in following the required format but information is scattered and needs further development.

C: The format is satisfactory with no missing section but the flow needs further improvement.

D: Information is logically ordered with paragraphs and transitions.

HD1: Information is presented in effective order. Excellent structure of paragraphs and transitions enhances readability and comprehension.

HD2: Information is presented in effective order. Excellent structure of paragraphs and transitions enhances readability and comprehension. This grade will only be given if all other sections are also excellent.

Point 0 1 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5