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STD-AE-AAA-Portfolio 1-(v1.2 Feb 20)-Marking Sheet

ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY A – PORTFOLIO

FAMILY NAME: GIVEN NAME:

STUDENT CODE: CLASS NAME:

TEACHER’S NAME: DATE:

PC

Relevant

part of the

assessment

relating to

the criteria

Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Part A Moodle Checkpoints

U1.2

U1.3

U1.4

U1.5

U1.6

Listening and

note-taking:

The student shows the ability to

capture most main ideas and most

details from audio samples.

The student shows the ability to

capture some main ideas and some

details from audio samples.

The student has not shown the

ability to capture at least some main

ideas and/or some details from

audio samples.

Writing

conventions:

Paraphrasing, quoting and

referencing skills are well-developed

for this part of the course. Paragraph

structure has been organised

logically and contains a relevant and

clear topic sentence.

Paraphrasing, quoting and

referencing skills are demonstrated,

though may lack accuracy, variety or

consistency for this part of the

course. Paragraph structure has

mostly been organised logically and

contains a topic sentence.

Paraphrasing, quoting and

referencing skills are either not

demonstrated, or may not show

accuracy, variety or consistency.

Paragraph structure has not been

organised logically and does not

contain a topic sentence.

Research and

Academic

Integrity:

The student has demonstrated

knowledge of research strategies

and academic culture at a

foundation level.

The student has demonstrated some

knowledge of research strategies

and academic culture at a

foundation level.

The student has not demonstrated

at least some knowledge of

research and academic culture at a

foundation level.

100 – 75 marks 50 – 74 marks 49 - 0 marks

Part A sub total /100 marks

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PC

Relevant

part of the

assessment

relating to

the criteria

Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Part B Short Essay

U1.2

U1.4

U1.5

U5.1 Planning/

Drafting/ Formatting

Completed essay plan and draft were submitted on time and feedback provided has been implemented. Submission may have minor errors in editing and / or proofreading.

Formatting is followed for AE submissions.

A plan and draft were submitted. Some feedback has been implemented. Some evidence of editing and / or proofreading.

Formatting is mostly followed for AE submissions.

Neither a plan nor a draft were submitted, and draft feedback has not been implemented.

Formatting of the paper does not follow AE requirements correctly.

10 – 9 marks 8 – 7 marks 6 - 0 marks

U1.5

Background,

Thesis Statement

Outline

Background provides mostly clear and accurate context for topic.

Thesis statement shows two sides to the issue and clearly indicates the writer’s position.

Outline statement clearly indicates essay content.

Background present but could provide clearer and/or more accurate context for topic.

Thesis statement attempts to show two sides to the issue and indicates the writer’s position, but could be clearer.

Outline statement present, but could indicate content more clearly.

No background or statements are unrelated to topic.

No thesis statement evident or clearly unrelated to the essay question.

No outline statement present or unclear in presenting the essay content.

10 – 9 marks 8 – 7 marks 6 - 0 marks

U1.5

Organisation

Body paragraphs are usually well- structured, using:

 Topic sentences that are mostly clear and

 Support for main ideas that are related to the topic sentence.

 Effective cohesive devices.

Body paragraphs show basic academic structure:

 Topic sentences that are somewhat clear and/or

 Support for main ideas that are somewhat related to the topic sentence.

 Some effective cohesive devices.

Body paragraphs lack structure:

 Often unclear topic sentences and/or

 No supporting information or support is unrelated to the topic sentence.

 Few or no effective cohesive devices.

10 – 9 marks 8 – 7 marks 6 - 0 marks

U1.4

Analysis of Topic and Question

The submission demonstrates a clear understanding of the main arguments relating to the topic / question and:

 Details are usually clear.

 Evidence and examples lead to logical conclusions.

The submission demonstrates a general understanding of the main arguments relating to the topic / question, and:

 Details are at times clear.

 The essay draws basic conclusions.

The submission does not demonstrate a general understanding of the main arguments relating to the topic / question and:

 Details are usually unclear.

 Conclusions are either absent or not adequately supported by evidence.

10 – 7 marks 6 – 4 marks 3 – 0 marks

U1.4

U1.5

U5.1

Source integration

The essay smoothly integrates research into the text:

 Paraphrasing is usually accurate and sustains the main arguments.

 Reporting verbs and structures are frequently attempted and mostly accurate.

 Quote/s are relevant in length and add value to the submission.

The essay attempts to integrate research into the text:

 Paraphrasing is mostly accurate and usually supports the main arguments.

 Reporting verbs and structures are often effective.

 Quote/s are generally relevant in length, but may not add value to the submission.

The submission does not respond to or integrate the ideas of research successfully.

 Paraphrasing is regularly inaccurate or often not attempted.

 Reporting verbs and strucures either not attempted or highly inaccurate.

 Min one (1) quote is not present.

15 – 12 marks 11 - 7 marks 6 – 0 marks

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Relevant part

of the

assessment

relating to the

criteria

Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

U1.5

Writing style/ Mechanics/

Vocabulary

Language is appropriately formal for an academic text.

Submission uses simple structures accurately. Attempts at complex structures may include errors which do not affect meaning.

Spelling, word formation and/or punctuation are mostly accurate.

Language is generally formal and academic.

Submission uses mostly simple structures, which are usually accurate. Complex attempts may include errors that occasionally interfere with meaning.

Spelling, word formation and/or punctuation errors are evident, but do not interfere with meaning.

Language is regularly informal and non-academic.

Submission uses simple structures, which are often inaccurate. Every attempt at complex structures includes errors which impede meaning.

Spelling, word formation and/or punctuation errors impede communication ability.

15 – 12 marks 11 - 9 marks 8 – 0 marks

U1.5

U5.1

Evidence and documentation

of credible sources

Research comes from a variety of quality sources, including those from the recommended reading list:

 At least four (4) sources used in text, including three (3) of the recommended readings.

All sources are referenced both in- text and in the Reference List.

 In-text referencing is generally well-formatted.

 Reference list is highly accurate with only formatting errors.

Research includes sources from the recommended reading list:

 A total of three (3) sources used in text, including two (2) of the recommended readings.

All sources are referenced both in-text and in the Reference List

 In-text referencing is usually well-formatted; minor errors permissible.

 Reference list is mostly accurate with non-critical errors

Limited evidence of research:

 Fewer than three (3) sources used in text, including fewer than two from the reference list

Critical errors are present in the referencing of sources in the submission.

 Sources used in-text do not match the Reference List.

 Large passages are not cited in-text;

 Reference list does not allow the original source to be located.

30 – 24 marks 22 - 16 marks 14 – 0 marks

Part B sub total /100 marks

TOTAL MARKS:

(subtotal Part A + subtotal Part B)

/200 Marks

Assessor’s Comments (Strengths/Areas of Improvement)

See Moodle/Turnitin for feedback