ACADEMICWRITER

Criteria

Excellent

(85-100%)

Very Good

(75-84%)

Good

(65-74%)

Satisfactory

(50-64%)

Unsatisfactory

(0-49%)

Introduction and statement of argument/stance (1 mark)

Clear and concise statement of the argument/stance providing a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic.

Clear statement of the argument providing a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic.

Some attempt has been made to present an argument but does not make the author's position clear.

Attempts have been made to state the argument, however, further clarification is needed.

No clear introduction to the essay plan and no clear position statement.

List of main points and supporting arguments (6 marks)

Excellent and comprehensive list of main points/arguments. All points are succinctly related to the Essay question and each point/argument is well-supported.

Very good list of main points/ arguments. All points are succinctly related to the Essay question and most points/arguments are well-supported.

Adequate list of main points/arguments. Most points are related to the Essay question. However, need to ensure that each point/argument made is supported.

Basic list of main points/arguments made. Not all points are directly linked to the Essay question. More needed to show support for the points/arguments.

Incomplete list of main points/arguments made. Points do not relate to the Essay questions. No attempt has been made to support the main points.

Literature Support for the argument/stance (2 marks)

Utilises more than 5 refereed journals sources. All are current and appropriate sources that support the analysis.

Utilises more than 5 refereed journal sources. Most are current and appropriate sources which support the analysis.

Utilises more than 5 refereed journal sources. Some are current and appropriate sources which support the analysis.

Utilises 5 refereed journal sources. More quality sources are needed to strengthen and support the analysis.

Does not utilise 5 refereed journal sources. Quality sources are needed to strengthen and support the analysis.

Presentation and mechanics (1 mark)

Quality of writing at a very high standard (i.e., spelling, grammar, readability, clarity of ideas).

Quality of writing is of a high standard (i.e., spelling, grammar, readability, clarity of ideas).

Quality of writing is of a good standard (i.e., spelling, grammar, readability, clarity of ideas).

Quality of writing is of a low standard. Improvement is needed.

Quality of writing is at a very poor standard. Improvement is needed.