Essay for my Governments, Markets and Communities

Criteria

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Argument & Analysis

The argument is presented clearly and defended throughout. Demonstrates a balanced and very high level of detailed knowledge of core concepts by providing a very high level of analysis. Essay provides significant insight into the area of interest

The argument is mostly presented clearly and defended throughout. Demonstrates a balanced and high level of knowledge of core concepts by providing a high level of analysis. Essay provides good insight into the area of interest.

The argument is generally presented clearly and defended throughout. Demonstrates a good level of knowledge of some of the core concepts by providing some level of analysis. Essay provides some insight into the area of interest

The argument could be better developed and more clearly presented and defended. Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of core concepts by providing a limited level of analysis. Essay provides few insights into the area of interest.

The argument is absent altogether or poorly presented and defended. Demonstrates little, if any, knowledge or understanding of the core concepts with extremely limited, if any, analysis. Essay based on misinformed/misguided approach.

Research

The argument consistently uses a wide range of high quality, appropriate and credible sources effectively. The essay demonstrates excellent research skills.

The argument mostly uses a range of high quality, appropriate and credible sources effectively. The essay demonstrates very good research skills.

The argument generally uses a range of high quality, appropriate and credible sources effectively. The essay demonstrates good research skills.

The argument sometimes uses a limited range variety of high quality, appropriate and credible sources effectively. The essay demonstrates some research skills.

The argument is loosely supported by a limited range of poor quality resources. It demonstrates little if any research skills.

Organisation

The ideas are arranged in an extremely logical, structured and coherent manner. Transition statements guide the reader from one section/idea to the next. The essay begins with a extremely well constructed introduction and concludes with a sophisticated summary of the argument and its support.

The ideas are arranged in a logical, structured and coherent way throughout. Transition statements guide the reader from one section/idea to the next. The essay begins with a well constructed introduction and concludes with an effective summary of the argument and its support.

The ideas are generally arranged in a logical, somewhat structured and coherent manner. Transition statements are generally used to guide the reader from one idea / section to the next. The essay begins with an introduction that answers the question and provides some indication of what is to follow and ends with a conclusion.

There is some logic to the way in which the ideas/argument is organised but there is room for improvement. There is an attempt to use transition statements to guide the reader. Introduction and conclusion are attempted.

There is little, if any, coherent structure to the essay. Transition statements are rarely if ever used. Introduction and conclusion are absent or poor.

Presentation

Written communication is of a exceptionally high standard. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are all accurate. Referencing is accurate and comprehensive. The essay has been properly proofed.

Written communication is of a very high standard. Very few grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Referencing is accurate and sound. The essay has been properly proofed.

Written communication is of a high standard. Few grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Referencing is competent. The essay has been proofed.

Written communication is of a good standard. Some grammar, spelling and punctuation errors. Referencing is inconsistent and adequate. The essay has been properly proofed

Written communication is poor and the essay can be difficult to understand at times. It contains numerous grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Referencing is poor. The essay does not appear to have been proofed.