Marker’s assessment and feedback sheet for Assignment 1 - the essay
Criteria
Introduction of the essay to
the reader. Includes a brief
introduction to the manager
and his/her organisation,
introduction of the main
concepts being discussed
and summary of conclusions. N
Identification, discussion and O Inadequate Discussion is limited to
argument regarding the
relevance of efficiency and
effectiveness to the work of
this manager.
Citation of sources,
referencing and their correct E
formatting using APA method S
as shown in Faculty Q
Manual.
Conclusion.
Essay structure.
Use of prescribed text and
relevant journal articles.
Impact of language,
grammar, punctuation and
spelling.
Technical aspects
0 Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction 100%
% Under 50% 50 – 59% 60-69% 70 – 79% 80 – 95%
Inadequate Adequate. Effective with some Clear and detailed with well Excellent explanation with 20
D theoretical concepts. linked and relevant superior application of key
O theoretical concepts. theoretical concepts.
E
S E
X
C
Discussion indicates some Demonstrates evidence Statements supported by a E 40
T generalities. Uses some reasoning and analysis and from the wider literature. clear and balanced line of E
relevant references and uses relevant references, Discussion supports a reasoning and strong D
A linking of theory and and linking of theory and coherent line of reasoning evidence of background S
D practice. practice. and linking of theory and reading.
D practice.
R Inadequate Some errors in Quotations and referencing Minor referencing errors. Referencing is consistently 10
referencing. May deviate are mainly accurate. Work Citations used to good accurate. Citations used
from Q Manual shows some integration of effect. Meets Q Manual well to support the essay’s R
S requirements. May over- citations. requirements. rationale. Meets Q Manual E
rely on direct quotations. requirements. Q
T U
Inadequate Satisfactory. Effective. Excellent with strong line of reasoning. 5
H Inadequate Satisfactory. I
Well presented. Excellent. R 5
I Inadequate Prescribed text + 2 Prescribed text +3-4 Prescribed text + 5 relevant Prescribed text + 6 or more 10
S E
relevant journal articles. relevant journal articles. journal articles. relevant journal articles. M
Inadequate Adequate language Effective language. Mainly accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling. E 5
C Some errors in
R N
grammar, punctuation T
I and/or spelling.
T Inadequate Adequate S
Includes Faculty coversheet, is word processed, size 11 font, 1.5 spacing, fully justified, 5
E spaced between paragraphs with a reference list in alphabetical order on a separate
R page.
I
A