ACBUS108A Applied Economics. REPORT - Marking Criteria - Semester 1, 2020 XXXXXXXXXXStudent Name: _______________________________
Fail
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
Score
0-9.5
10-12
13-14.5
15-16.5
17-20
20
Response
Response is superficial, inadequate or incomplete
Word count is less than OR more than 10% out, excluding references.
Several of the main issues are identified but there is limited elaboration of the issues
Many of the main issues are identified and most are elaborated on
Most/All of the main issues are identified and question is answered in full with all issues being elaborated on
All of the main issues are identified including exploration of additional points and the question is answered with full elaboration
0-9.5
10-12
13-14.5
15-16.5
17-20
Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge is inco
ect and technical understanding is lacking in several areas of the topic.
Demonstrated enough understanding of some principles and concepts to answer question basically & satisfactorily.
Demonstrated a sound/solid understanding of all principles and concepts relevant in response to what is required.
Displays a strong understanding of all relevant factors and awareness of more subtle concepts. Clearly demonstrates knowledge of the material/topic.
Displays a deeper & full understanding of key factors; and an awareness of more subtle concepts in addition to an aptitude to consider the topic in a
oader context.
0-9.5
10-12
13-14.5
15-16.5
17-20
Analysis
Response is not co
ect, incomplete or nowhere relevant or detailed enough.
Response is descriptive rather than analytical. Satisfactory is attempting to analyse relevant concepts. Scarce or no economic terminology is used.
Response is mostly descriptive but an analytical approach has been attempted; and relevant linking to some key concepts. Economic terminology is used in areas – but not wholly/fully.
Displays a critical and analytical approach, which is detailed or elaborated on. Explores all/majority of key factors. Economic terminology is used relevantly & validly in the required sections.
Displays an original approach to the question. Strong analysis detailed in response fully with valid & relevant linking to all key factors. Economic terminology is used constantly & in all relevant & required sections.
0-4.5
5-6
6.5-7
7.5-8
8.5-10
Application of referenced material
An inappropriate referencing system applied or referenced material does not support the answe
argument.
Response is not relevant to the task. No linking evident.
Significant paraphrasing of sourced material but many citations accurately referenced. Response is descriptive rather than analytical. Evidence of some linking of discussion & referenced material.
Referenced material supports the answe
argument, rather than mere paraphrasing and all citations appropriately referenced.
An analytical approach has been attempted.
Many/most links are made between core texts and contemporary or cu
ent issues. All citations appropriately referenced. Displays a critical and analytical approach; and strong linking is evident.
Referenced material is well linked throughout the body of the report and very good skills in the topic area are demonstrated. All citations appropriately referenced. Displays an original approach to the question which demonstrates a critical and analytical approach.
0-4.5
5-6
6.5-7
7.5-8
8.5-10
Research
Insufficient appropriate sources of information. Just not researched satisfactorily.
Core texts and minimal appropriate sources have been refe
ed to. Relevance is satisfactory.
Evidence of reading beyond the core texts and minimum number of appropriate sources that are relevant.
Research of relevant cu
ent and contemporary academic sources is evident in addition to core texts and minimum number of appropriate sources.
Extensive research of relevant cu
ent academic sources is evident in addition to core texts and minimum number of appropriate sources.
0-4.5
5-6
6.5-7
7.5-8
8.5-10
Structure
Appropriate structure is not evident at all or
position is not clear or visual aids have been included. Difficult to read or follow.
Position is clear but structure is vague and supporting paragraphs do not link to one another. Can follow satisfactorily.
Position is clear. Structure is evident and some supporting paragraphs link with good introduction and conclusion. Limited topic sentences.
Structure is good, position clear, supporting paragraphs link and displays an attempt structuring paragraphs as well. Good introduction and conclusion. Reads/flows well.
Well-structured report with clear position and supporting paragraphs which link and flow from one to another methodically and is easy to follow with an very good introduction and conclusion.
0-4.5
5-6
6.5-7
7.5-8
8.5-10
Language application & accuracy
Mostly written in first or second person perspective o
excessive use of jargon/figurative/colloquial speech o
Does not apply simple business language which is easily read by any age group/level of knowledge. Spelling/grammar e
ors are clearly evident & many.
Some sentence structures requiring improvement or
some presence of figurative/colloquial speech or
a couple of references to first or second person. Spelling/grammar e
ors are clearly evident & several/many.
Minimal sentence structure issues and Minimal presence of jargon/figurative/colloquial speech and
Written entirely objectively in third person. Spelling/grammar e
ors are clearly evident & minimal.
No sentence structure issues and
no presence of jargon/figurative/colloquial speech and
Written entirely objectively in third person. 1-2 (max) grammatical, spelling or punctuation e
ors and no sentence structure issues
Excellent use of concise simple language, absent of jargon, figurative speech, colloquialism and
Written entirely objectively in third person which is easily read by any age group/level of knowledge of the topic. No e
ors at all.
TOTAL SCORE
OUT OF 100
Divide by 5 = mark out of 20
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