PARAPHRASING EXISTING ASSIGNMENT

RUBRIC PICT 202 – RESEARCH ESSAY

Criteria F P C D HD Topic

The support chosen is generally taken out of context or misrepresented, and opposing viewpoints are not adequately dealt with. Either does not use examples and/or quotes, or they are chosen poorly, and they do not assist the argument being made (if one exists in the paper)

Use some appropriate evidence and argument in the paper. The support chosen is broadly in alignment with the core argument of the paper, though there may be some misinterpretation of evidence and contradictory statements. Alternative viewpoints are not particularly well addressed

Integrates evidence and supportive arguments. The support chosen is generally in alignment with the core argument of the paper and acknowledges alternative viewpoints. Uses appropriate examples and quotes, though they may not be used to best effect. The examples used are engaging and reasonably well chosen to best support the argument.

Integrates appropriate evidence and argument. The support chosen is in alignment with the core argument of the paper and successfully engages with alternative viewpoints. Uses appropriate examples and quotes. The examples used are interesting, engaging and well-chosen to support the argument.

Integrates appropriate evidence and argument in a sophisticated manner. The support chosen is entirely in alignment with the core argument of the paper and successfully engages with alternative viewpoints. Cleverly uses appropriate examples and quotes. The examples used are interesting, engaging, and well-chosen to best support the argument

Depth of research

Sources are of little to any quality. Few if any independent sources

Demonstrates some supportive academic literature but does not account for the different positions of authors within the ongoing debate within the discipline. Sources are generally poorly selected. Limited diverse sources directly relevant to the topic, including refereed academic journals, books and reports.

Demonstrates a “for and against” approach to the literature, with some attempt to integrate and address the difference between these positions. Sources are in general less directly relevant to the topic. Diverse sources directly relevant to the topic, including refereed academic journal, books and reports.

Demonstrates a solid engagement with the literature and acknowledges the concerns raised by alternative positions in the literature. Diverse sources directly relevant to the topic, including refereed academic journal, books and reports.

Demonstrates a sophisticated engagement with the current literature, correctly identifying both the argument that support the position taken, and successfully addressing concerns raised by different or opposing views. All sources are current and valid. Diverse sources directly relevant to the topic, including refereed academic journal, books and reports.

RUBRIC PICT 202 – RESEARCH ESSAY

Referencing & Bibliography

Few (if any) referenced ideas, facts or opinions. No consistent referencing standard applied. Numerous grammatical errors are present, and this affects the ability to understand the meaning of what is said

Most ideas or facts are attributed, although there may be some gaps in referencing and/or reliance on direct quotation to convey conceptual information. Broadly compliant with referencing in both, intext and Bibliography Some grammatical errors. Generally, the meaning of what is written is clear.

References all the appropriate ideas and facts within the paper and provides some synthesis from several sources. Compliant with referencing in both, intext and Bibliography with few errors. Few grammatical errors. Mostly the meaning of what is written is clear

References all the appropriate ideas and facts within the paper and provides some synthesis from several sources. Compliant with referencing in both, intext and Bibliography no errors. Very few grammatical errors. The meaning of what is written is clear

Demonstrates a sophisticated use of referencing material, arguments and information, including synthesis from several sources. Fully compliant with referencing in both, intext and Bibliography No grammatical errors. The meaning of each sentence is always clear and easily understood.

Spelling & Grammar

Numerous grammatical errors are present and this affects the ability to understand the meaning of what is said

Many grammatical errors. At times the meaning of what is written is affected by these errors

Some grammatical errors. The meaning of what is written is clear

Few grammatical errors. Mostly the meaning clear

Very few if any grammatical errors. The meaning of each sentence is always clear and easily understood