Microsoft Word - SPHL209_essay_rubric.docx SPHL209: Essay assessment criteria Assessment attributes Developing (Fail) Functional (Pass) Proficient (Credit) Advanced (Distinction) Highly Advanced (High...

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Microsoft Word - SPHL209_essay_rubric.docx SPHL209: Essay assessment criteria Assessment attributes Developing (Fail) Functional (Pass) Proficient (Credit) Advanced (Distinction) Highly Advanced (High Distinction) Content Knowledge and understanding Limited understanding of concepts and knowledge. Does not discuss concepts in own words. Accurately reproduces required facts and definitions. Adequate breadth, but limited depth of understanding of basic concepts. Exhibits breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding. Uses terminology accurately in correct contexts and has transformed ideas into own words. Exhibits vast breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of concepts. Is able to develop the ideas in own words, but does not show extended abstract thought. Exhibits vast breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of concepts. Demonstrates extended abstract thought. Can justify hypotheses. Evidence-Based Research Information Literacy Balanced argument Does not demonstrate the ability to provide the required information. The argument is ill- defined and difficult to follow. Demonstrates the ability to seek and locate the required information, but does not always discriminate effectively between sources of information. The argument is defined but lacks appropriate balance. Demonstrates the ability to seek and locate the required information. Is selective and effective at discriminating appropriate literature. The argument is defined and is balanced, demonstrating an adequate understanding of the issues involved. Demonstrates the ability to seek and locate the required information. Is selective and discriminates between sources of information. Demonstrates both balance and breadth. The argument is well- defined, balanced, and concise, demonstrating a clear understanding of the issues involved. Demonstrates the ability to seek and locate the required information. Is selective and discriminates between sources of information and demonstrates wider understanding of the topic in the information selected. The argument is well- defined, balanced, and concise, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the issues involved. Demonstrates the ability to think broadly and integrate facts within own argument. Critical Analysis Merely quoting from other sources without analysing the issues Adequate analysis of information but without criticism, reflection or evidence. Good analysis of relevant information, supported by evidence. Very good analysis of relevant information. Briefly discusses own opinion, but lacks strength of argument. Excellent analysis of relevant information with clearly defined arguments supported by evidence. Development of own position in the argument. Writing Skills Style & Language Structure Grammar & Spelling Referencing and citation Does not demonstrate an understanding of what is required in presentation of learning product. No evidence of any structure (including introduction and conclusion). Disjointed paragraphs. Fails to use spell checker and demonstrates poor grammar. Inaccurate use of referencing and citation conventions. Adheres to most basic expectations regarding the formatting and presentation of work. Demonstrates clear structure to work, although it is not always easy to follow. Spelling and grammar are mostly correct, although minor errors occur frequently. Basic referencing of literature and uses correct reference format. Predominantly cites from lectures. Adheres to all expectations and conventions with all expected attributes present. Demonstrates clear structure and organisation of work. Easy to follow from a reader’s perspective. Spell-checked and grammatically correct. Occasional minor error. Accurate and consistent use of correct referencing procedure, appropriate for the discipline. Minor errors only. All expectations and conventions with all expected attributes are present but have been interpreted to suit the personal style. Clear structure which is easy to read. Paragraphs are easy to follow and flow one from one another. Spell-checked and grammatically correct. Use of referencing procedure and citation is accurate, consistent and appropriate for the discipline. Shows evidence of adequate research of the topic. All expectations and conventions with all expected attributes are present but have been creatively interpreted to suit personal style. A unique but appropriate presentation of their work. Clear structure which is easy to read. Paragraphs are easy to follow and flow one from one another. Well- integrated and cohesive. Spell-checked and grammatically correct. Use of referencing procedure and citation is accurate, consistent and appropriate for the discipline. Shows evidence of thorough research of the topic.