ECOS3013 Environmental Economics
Essay (or Video) Assignment
RUBRIC
ˆ This essay/video represents 30% of your final mark.
ˆ Essays/Videos will be graded on the basis of the substantive arguments you make,
along with the clarity of your exposition.
ˆ The discussion that you set out may be enhanced by any research that you refer to in
your paper. For references, use APA reference and citation style (6th edition). For more
information about the APA reference and citation style, please refer to the APA 6th
referencing guide, which is available on the Canvas site and on the USyd Library’s APA
style site: http://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/c.php?g=508212&p=3476096.
Below is a simple example of an in-text reference and a reference list entry:
– In-text reference:
* [...] In contrast to most other introductory microeconomics textbooks, Nguyen
and Wait (2016) discuss all economic concepts in a very concise manner. [...]
– Reference list:
* Nguyen, B. & Wait, A. (2016). Essentials of Microeconomics. London, UK:
Taylor & Francis.
ˆ For essays, references are included in the word count. For videos, in-text references are
not relevant but a reference list should be included at the end of the video transcript.
ˆ You will submit your essay/video, as well as a copy of the article that inspired you,
online via Canvas, by Friday, 22 October at 11:59 pm:
– Essay/Transcript: Turnitin
– Video: Studio
Essay Rubric
Possible Points
Content
Essay matches the word count
*1400–1600 words 5
Copy of article/report/piece you are
critiquing is also submitted 5
References are correctly formatted, accurately
represent the source material, & are comprehensive 10
The piece is focused on one idea and expresses an
opinion supported by facts and relevant economic 30
principles.
Paragraphs are well constructed, in terms of logical
organization, clarity, and succinctness. The first
paragraph draws in the audience, and clearly states 30
an opinion. The last paragraph draws the piece
together and leaves a lasting impression.
Grammar and Style
The communication is powerful and appeals to a
general audience. It avoids jargon and cliche´s. 10
There are few grammatical or spelling errors.
10
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Video Rubric
Possible Points
Content
Video matches length requirement
*5–8 minutes 5
Copy of article/report/piece you are
critiquing is also submitted 5
Reference list is included in transcript, accurately
represents the source material, & is comprehensive 10
The piece is focused on one idea and expresses an
opinion supported by facts and relevant economic 30
principles.
Arguments are well constructed, in terms of logical
organization, clarity, and succinctness. The first
minute draws in the audience, and clearly states 30
an opinion. The last minute draws the piece
together and leaves a lasting impression.
Visuals and Style
The communication is powerful and appeals to a
general audience. It avoids jargon and cliche´s. 10
The video is visually appealing, using graphics to
enhance the argument without being distracting. 10
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