climate change research

Writing Task 3 MGTS7610 Management Communication

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Criteria Writing techniques Level of achievement 1 0.5 0

Genre (purpose and structure of the opening paragraph)

Consists of 4 parts: 1.Background 2.Thesis statement 3.Outline of paper 4.Significance

Background in the opening paragraph is relevant and concise, providing some understanding and justification for the topic. Thesis statement clearly signals the purpose of the paper, and the outline reflects the order of the topic sentences. Significance of the research is clearly stated.

Background is irrelevant, the purpose of the paper is unclear, the outline does not reflect the structure, or the positioning of the research is inappropriate.

Part of the opening paragraph is missing or not in the correct sequence.

Genre (purpose and structure of the closing paragraph)

Consists of 4 parts: 1.Summary 2.Significance 3.Limitations 4.Suggestions

Closing paragraph summarizes the findings in each paragraph. Significance of the findings is highlighted. Limitations and some suggestions are provided for further research or applications.

Some findings are left out of the summary, or they are irrelevant to the significance and suggestions in the closing paragraph.

Part of the closing paragraph is missing or not in the correct sequence.

Discourse semantics (cohesion)

Lexical ties and the known-new arrangement

Appropriate lexical ties are used to effectively link sentences and paragraphs. Paragraphs are developed using appropriate links between known and new information.

Some evidence of an attempt to provide links between sentences and paragraphs, but lexical ties are inappropriately used.

General lack of lexical ties between sentences, and sentences seem disconnected.

Lexicogrammar (grammar and vocabulary)

Sentence structure and clear style

Sentences start with important information, and follow Standard English conventions with minimal errors. Word choices and sentence structures are clear and easy to understand.

Sentences follow Standard English conventions with some systematic errors. Sentences and wordings are unnecessarily complicated and ambiguous.

Frequent misuse of words, and sentences are badly phrased, making their meaning very difficult to understand. (Student must see Student Services for additional support.)

Graphology (spelling and presentation)

Formatting, spelling and reference list

Document is completely filled out, follows formatting guidelines and spellchecked. Reference list is complete and formatted according to the AMJ referencing style.

Document and reference list generally follow formatting guidelines with some minor inconsistencies in the details.

Document is incomplete, ignores formatting guidelines, or the reference list consistently fails to follow the AMJ style.

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Opening and Closing Paragraphs

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