HIST1051 Essay Rubric S1 2021 PDF

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HIST1051 Essay Marking Criteria

Critical Reading and Analysis

Argument and structure

Writing Style

Referencing and presentation

Mark /100

Fail (0–49)

30

Inadequate critical reading and/or analysis. Reliance on sources not in the essay reading list especially those of a non- scholarly nature, or inadequately referenced sources. Limited correlation between bibliography and footnotes.

30

Lacking an argument across the essay. Reliance on opinion without supporting evidence. Poor structure, without proper planning. Poor use of paragraphing and introduction, body and conclusion.

30

Unclear writing style with significant errors and problems.

10

Significant material not referenced*. Footnotes/intext references and bibliography incorrectly formatted or ab-sent. Problems with presentation

Pass (50–64)

Acceptable to good analysis including at least six sources from the essay reading list. Refers to selected sources in footnotes or in-text references.

Acceptable to good argument with some progression from introduction to conclusion. Attempts to use evidence to build argument. Adequate structure and paragraphing. Written in reasonably clear and competent language with some errors of syntax, grammar and/or spelling that need attention.

Acceptable presentation with some problems. Attempts Chicago or APA style referencing.

Credit (65–74)

Distinction (75–84)

High Distinction (85+)

Very good analysis including six or more sources from the essay reading list. Integrates quotation and citation of secondary sources into argument of essay. Reflective use of sources.

Excellent analysis showing intelligent use of sources from the essay reading list. More than eight sources used, and reflective and/or original use of these sources.

Outstanding analysis showing intelligent use of secondary sources from the essay reading list. Original and pertinent discussion about these sources. Use of more than ten scholarly sources from the list, which are well integrated into the essay.

Very good argument showing development from introduction to conclusion. Uses evidence to build argument with competence. Useful structure and paragraphing.

Well-argued paper, with clear transition from introduction to body and conclusion. Uses evidence to build argument with a high degree of competence. Excellent essay structure and paragraphing.

Outstanding argument, which shows originality and clarity. Highly persuasive in the use of evidence. Superior essay structure and paragraphing.

Written in clear and concise prose with only a few errors of grammar and spelling.

Written in a highly readable, concise and sophisticated language, with negligible errors of spelling and grammar

Written in a highly readable, concise and sophisticated style, employs language clearly with negligible or no errors and at a high conceptual level.

Very good presentation with mostly accurate use of Chicago style or APA for footnotes/in-text and bibliography.

Professionally executed references and bibliography. Excellent presentation.

Exemplary presentation and deployment of Chicago or APA style.

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