Marking criteria: XXXXXXXXXXTOTAL MARK /40 Content /10 *Addresses all parts of the question *Answers the question in sufficient depth *Discussion is relevant to topic *Shows knowledge and...

Students must submit an essay addressing one of the topic below. In completing the essay students are required to review and include at
least five articles published in academic journals
that relate to the essay question. The essay should be clearly argued and reflect your critical thinking on the topic.
Essay Topic:


Can children provide reliable eyewitness testimony?


Marking criteria: TOTAL MARK /40 Content /10 *Addresses all parts of the question *Answers the question in sufficient depth *Discussion is relevant to topic *Shows knowledge and understanding of topic Research /10 *Adequate number of resources *Quality resources *Includes empirical evidence *discusses research to support arguments *provides references in-text to support arguments/ statements made Structure and written expression /10 *Introduction – introduces topic, provides essay plan, states argument *Conclusion- summarises main points made in essay *Body of essay-structured in logical/coherent way, flows well *Good communication of ideas/written expression Technical elements /5 *technical errors-Grammar, punctuation, spelling *Presentation and formatting- appropriate margins, title page, line spacing, font size *APA Referencing – Reference list *meets length requirement Argument /5 *Makes a consistent argument in response to the question that appears throughout essay. *Argument is convincing and supported by evidence 1010CCJ Essay Marking Criteria