Marking Rubric: Short Answer Questions

Unsatisfactory Limited Proficient Exemplary

Criterion

Does not demonstrate an Provides comments that Demonstrates an Clearly explains and
understanding of food, relate to measurement of understanding of the describes the
nutrients or measurement diet and physical activity. principles of measurement consequences of factors
Demonstrates of dietary intake. of diet and physical that impact measurement
Provides comments that
understanding of food, activity. of diet and physical
relate to food and/or
nutrients and activity.
nutrients. Demonstrates an
measurement of understanding of the Clearly explains and
dietary intake relationship between food describes the relationship
and nutrients. between dietary intake of
foods, personal nutrient
levels and health.

Does not discuss dietary Provides limited Clearly describes Thoughtful and
behaviours. description of personal or influences on personal and appropriate responses to
Critically appraises others dietary behaviours. others dietary behaviours. the questions asked.
dietary behaviours
Critically appraises dietary
behaviours.

No references were Referencing was present
included with no in-text but was not correct or was
citation included. limited.
Reads like an opinion Inaccurate or missing in-
essay. text citation.
Referencing Reads mostly like an
opinion essay.
Referencing was correct
mostly throughout the
document with a few
minor mistakes.
In-text citation was
correct.
Demonstrates a good
understanding of
supported argument.
Demonstrates evidence of
further reading.
Uses a range of
authoritative sources.
Uses APA referencing
convention correctly
throughout including in-
text citation.
Provides a complete and
accurate reference list.
Acknowledges all sources.