COMU3110 Assessment 3:

Criteria

7+

7

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Comprehension

Weight: 25.00%

The selected readings are exceptionally appropriate and described well. The terms and topics presented in the readings are clearly defined in student’s own words. The reasoning behind reading choices is evident and contribute to a compelling argument. All of the assessment requirements are satisfied.

The selected readings are appropriate and described well. The reasoning behind reading choices is clear and evident contribute to a compelling argument.. All of the assessment requirements are satisfied.

The selected readings are appropriate and described well. The reasoning behind reading choices is evident and contribute to a compelling argument. All of the assessment requirements are satisfied.

The selected readings is generally appropriate and described well. The reasoning for choice of readings is evident and contribute to a compelling argument.. One or more of the assessment requirements may not be satisfied.

The selected readings are somewhat appropriate and described well. The terms and topics presented in the readings are clearly defined, but may not contribute to an argument. One or more of the assessment requirements may not be satisfied.

The selected readings are not appropriate and/or described well. The terms and topics presented in the readings may not be defined and/or may not contribute to an argument. One or more of the assessment requirements may not be satisfied.

The selected readings are inappropriate and/or not described well. The terms and topics presented in the readings are not identified, and/or there is no clear argument. Multiple assessment requirements may not be satisfied.

The selected readings are inappropriate and not described well. The terms and topics presented in the readings are not identified, and there is no clear argument. Multiple assessment requirements are not satisfied.

Critical engagement between readings

Weight: 65.00%

Exceptional consideration and ability to tie readings together innovatively, and have them oppose, complement, or build on each other. Contains a clearly identified, innovative and well crafted thread across readings. The essay approaches these scholar. as key conversationalists whose ideas, arguments and ways of thinking the essay engages with, employs and responds to. Analysis goes far beyond expectations, offering groundbreaking insights into course themes and topics.

Outstanding critical consideration, building upon course concepts in a nuanced and sophisticated way. Contains a clearly identified, innovative and well-crafted thread across readings. The essay approaches these scholars as key conversationalists whose ideas, arguments and ways of thinking the essay engages with, employs and responds to. Analysis goes beyond expectations, offering groundbreaking insights into course themes and topics. Analysis is supported by meaningful engagement with relevant sources.

Strong critical consideration, building upon course concepts. Contains a clearly identified, and well-crafted thread across readings The essay approaches these scholars as key conversationalists whose ideas, arguments and ways of thinking the essay engages with, employs and responds to. Analysis is supported by meaningful engagement with the relevant sources.

Very good critical consideration, with some insightful points that draw upon course concepts. Contains a clearly identified, thread across readings. .A nuanced perspective is presented, but there is room for improvement and/or elaboration. Greater and/or deeper engagement with relevant readings may be needed.

Good critical consideration, with some insightful points that touch upon course concepts. Contains a clearly identified, thread across readings. There may be room for further improvement, elaboration and/or nuance. Greater and/or deeper engagement with relevant sources may be needed.

Critical consideration is evident, but not fully realised. There is a vague, but not clearly identified nor nuanced thread across readings. Course concepts may not be meaningfully integrated. Greater and/or deeper engagement with relevant sources is needed, if such sources are engaged with at all.

Critical consideration is minimally evident. The essay may lack a clearly identified thread across readings. Course concepts are only minimally integrated or are absent. Sources are inadequately and/or inappropriately used, if at all.

Critical consideration is not evident. Course concepts are disregarded. Sources are inadequately and/or inappropriately used, if at all.

Mechanics and Referencing

Weight: 10.00%

Writing is clear, engaging, and free of spelling and grammar errors. At least four academic sources and all unoriginal assets are cited in adherence with APA style. There is no superfluous text. The work is in publishable form.

Writing is clear, engaging, and free of spelling and grammar errors. At leas tfour academic sources and all unoriginal assets are cited in adherence with APA style. There is no superfluous text.

Writing is clear, with room for stylistic and/or communicational improvement. At least four academic sources are cited in adherence with APA style. There is generally no superfluous text.

Writing is generally clear, with some errors. At least four academic sources are cited in adherence with APA or another recognised style. Some text is superfluous.

Writing would benefit from substantial proofreading. Necessary references may be missing; if so, the student may not receive higher than a 4 in this criterion. There may be some referencing errors. Some text is superfluous.

Writing would benefit from substantial proofreading. Necessary references may be missing. If references are included, there may be substantial referencing errors or inconsistency. A substantial amount of text is superfluous.

Writing is generally unclear. Necessary references may be missing. If references are included at all, there are substantial referencing errors or inconsistency. Much text is superfluous.

Writing is unclear. No references are included. Much text is superfluous.