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
ackground 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
equired.
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
esearchers 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
eliance on wording of selected article. Turnitin
identifies significant level of similarity with
published literature. Students may be refe
ed
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 e
ors.
• Paragraphs do not assist in presenting a
flow of ideas.
• The written piece contains frequent spelling
or proofreading e
ors.
• 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 e
ors.
• Paragraphs are mostly well structured and
assist in presenting a flow of ideas.
• Writing contains a moderate level of spelling
or proofreading e
ors.
• 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 o
no grammatical and punctuation e
ors.
• Paragraphs are structured to present a
flow of ideas.
• Writing contains minimal or no spelling
or proofreading e
ors.
• 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
eaches of word limit will apply above 550 words (+10%) (5 marks per 50 words or part thereof above the word count)