HLT1RAE RESEARCH & EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE 500 WORD ARTICLE SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT (15% OF THE SUBJECT MARK) GRADING AND FEEDBACK 2019 Criteria Unsatisfactory 0 – 4.5 marks Good 5 – 7.5 marks Excellent 8 –...

500 word summary of a given article, using the article I have attached, referencing of APA6 is to be used, and it must be 500 words, max 550 as I will be penalized. double spacing in between paragraphs and indenting each paragraph across. paragraphs are expected as i'm being marked on academic writing.


HLT1RAE RESEARCH & EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE 500 WORD ARTICLE SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT (15% OF THE SUBJECT MARK) GRADING AND FEEDBACK 2019 Criteria Unsatisfactory 0 – 4.5 marks Good 5 – 7.5 marks Excellent 8 – 10 marks Mark TOPIC CONTENT Summary of the background (i.e. what is known about the topic and why is the topic important) Does not demonstrate understanding of the background of the study. Some aspects of the background of the study are provided however there are some gaps in understanding or there is insufficient detail. A comprehensive and accurate summary of the background of the study is provided. /10 Summary of the aims and/or hypotheses of the study Does not demonstrate understanding of the aims or hypotheses of the study. Some aspects of the aims and/or hypotheses of the study are provided in a summary however there are some gaps in understanding or there is insufficient detail. A comprehensive and accurate summary of the aims and/or hypotheses of the study is provided. /10 Summary of the sample and recruitment Does not provide an adequate summary of the sample and recruitment in the study as required. Some aspects of the sample and recruitment in the study are provided however there are some gaps in understanding or there is insufficient detail. A comprehensive and accurate summary of the sample and recruitment in the study is provided. /10 Summary of the measurement (i.e. what the researchers measured to collect data and how this was done) Does not provide an adequate summary of the measurement in the study as required. Some aspects of the measurement in the study are provided however there are some gaps in understanding or there is insufficient detail. A comprehensive and accurate summary of the measurement in the study is provided. /10 Summary of the procedure (e.g. the treatment procedure) Does not provide an adequate summary of the procedure of the study as required. Some aspects of the procedure of the study are provided however there are some gaps in understanding or there is insufficient detail. A comprehensive and accurate summary of the procedure of the study is provided. /10 Summary of the main findings Does not provide a satisfactory summary of the main study findings. Some aspects of the main study findings are provided however there are some gaps in understanding or there is insufficient detail. A comprehensive and accurate account of the main study findings is provided. /10 PARAPHRASING Paraphrasing and effective summarizing of material from the chosen article, with no direct quotes from the article. Substantial use of direct quotations. Heavy reliance on wording of selected article. Turnitin identifies significant level of similarity with published literature. Students may be referred to their Academic Integrity Advisor in accordance with the University’s policy on plagiarism. Paraphrasing and summarising is mostly effective, but with over reliance on original wording which affects the coherence and originality of the student’s writing. Excellent integration of material from the selected article though effective paraphrasing and summarising. /10 X2 = /20 Criteria Unsatisfactory 0 – 4.5 marks Good 5 – 7.5 marks Excellent 8 – 10 marks Mark ACADEMIC WRITING • Sentence structure • Grammar, punctuation, spelling • Clarity of expression Writing lacks clarity of expression, structure or purpose: • Sentences are poorly structured, with inappropriate vocabulary and frequent grammatical and punctuation errors. • Paragraphs do not assist in presenting a flow of ideas. • The written piece contains frequent spelling or proofreading errors. • The language used does little to convey meaning Written expression is clear, well-structured and understandable: • Sentences are mostly well structured, with good use of vocabulary, and contain few grammatical and punctuation errors. • Paragraphs are mostly well structured and assist in presenting a flow of ideas. • Writing contains a moderate level of spelling or proofreading errors. • Writing style is mostly suited to the purpose of the task and conveys the intended meaning and required level of detail of knowledge. Writing demonstrates clarity of intention, purpose, and approach to the topic • Sentences are well structured, with good use of vocabulary, with minimal or no grammatical and punctuation errors. • Paragraphs are structured to present a flow of ideas. • Writing contains minimal or no spelling or proofreading errors. • Writing style is suited to the purpose of the task and conveys the intended meaning and required level of detail of knowledge. /10 X2 = /20 TOTAL SCORE /100 • Penalties for late submission without approved extension will apply (5 marks/day) • Penalties for breaches of word limit will apply above 550 words (+10%) (5 marks per 50 words or part thereof above the word count)