PBI 1072 EPC Assessment 1: Marking scheme for application letter Semester 2 20192020

Format Block Format, Open or Mixed Punctuation Marks

 Spacing or alignment 0.5
 Sender’s address 0.5
 Appropriate date 0.5
 Recipient’s address 0.5
 Correct salutation & Complimentary Close (Dear
Salutation 0.5
Sir or Madam with Yours faithfully)
Complimentary Close 0.5
(Dear Mr…/Ms…./Dr. … with Yours sincerely)
 Heading/Subject line correctly written (done in either Bold with no uppercase no underline or Uppercase 0.5
with no bold and underlined).
 Appropriate heading/subject line 0.5
 Signature 0.5
Sender’s name 0.5
TOTAL FORMAT MARKS 5

Content For each of the following consider the level of persuasiveness and politeness of the script and award: Marks
C1 Statement or expression of interest in the job 1
C2 States source of the job –advertisement (where, when) 1
C3 Qualifications – If degree or undergraduate not stated, 0.5 marks 1
C4 Shows how the applicant is able to contribute (in terms of skills and abilities) to the company - 1
Skill(s) mentioned
C5 Elaborate C4 – How the applicant is able to use the skills mentioned to contribute to the company. 1
C6 Work experience (including internship) 1
Highlights specific characteristics or qualities that are of interest to the prospective employer
C7 State what it is about working for the company that excites and appeals to you. 1
C8 Requests for an interview at employer’s convenience 1
C9 Indicate (s) supplementary materials (CV) enclosed or available upon request. 1
C10 Thank the prospective employer for his time/consideration OR I would appreciate your time and attention in 1
considering my application.
TOTAL CONTENT MARKS 10

Language (5 marks)
COMMUNICATIVE
ACHIEVEMENT
Uses the conventions of the
communicative task to hold
the target reader’s attention
and communicate
straightforward ideas.
ORGANISATION LANGUAGE Marks
Text is generally Uses formal (academic, specialized) vocabulary [4.5-5.0]
wellorganised and coherent, to describe work experience and education
using a variety of linking background precisely and concisely. Uses a range
words and cohesive of simple and some complex grammatical forms
devices. with a good degree of control.
Errors do not impede communication.
Contains features of Band 5 and 3 [3.5-4.0]

Uses the conventions of the
communicative task in
generally appropriate ways
to communicate
straightforward ideas.
Text is connected and Frequent use of formal (academic, specialized) [3]
coherent, using basic vocabulary to describe work experience and
linking words and a limited education background.
number of cohesive Uses simple grammatical forms with a good degree
devices. of control.
While errors are noticeable, meaning can still be
determined.
Contains features of Band 3 and 1 [2.0-2.5]

Produces text that Text is connected using Uses basic vocabulary reasonably appropriately. [1.0-1.5]
 communicates simple basic, high-frequency Uses simple grammatical forms with some
ideas in simple ways. linking words. degree of control.
Errors may impede meaning at times.
Format (5) + Content (10) + Language (5) = 20 marks (20%)