FOUN 1008 – LITERATURE REVIEW 20%
SUPERIOR GOOD
18-16
Introduces the topic very clearly
CONTENT
with useful and relevant
thesis/problem statement and
research queries. The appropriate
content is covered thoroughly
12-11
ORGANISATION & STRUCTURE
Points are logically arranged in
coherent, unified and well-
sequenced paragraphs, and within
paragraphs, order of ideas move
cogently from topic sentence to
supporting sentences. Transitions
are used effectively to explain
relationship among common
themes. Formatting tools (heading
use, chunking etc.) are used
appropriately and purposefully.
12-11
Correct grammar, with little to no
DOCUMENTAANDFORMAT ANDLANGUAGE
errors in usage, syntax and
vocabulary, is demonstrated.
Mature sentence structure, varied
in length and structure, was used.
10-9
Format and presentation elements
(typography, margins, headings,
spacing etc.) are very well used to
enhance meaning.
Demonstrates appropriate number
8 7-6
All required pieces (drafts, peer
PROCESS
reviews etc.) were completed and
submitted. Relevant, judicious and
effective use of all edits for
improvement were made.
COMPETENT
15-13
Introduces the topic clearly with
a relevant thesis/problem
statement and research queries.
The appropriate content is
covered thoroughly, with
10-9
Points are arranged in coherent,
unified and well-sequenced
paragraphs; and within
paragraphs, order of ideas
move clearly from topic
sentence to supporting
sentences. Transitions are used
effectively. Formatting tools are
used appropriately and
effectively.
10-9
Demonstrates mostly correct
grammar, with occasional
lapses in syntax or vocabulary.
Uses sound sentence structure.
Style is precise, concise and
8-7
Format and presentation
elements are well used to
enhance meaning, but with
occasional lapses.
Demonstrates appropriate
All required pieces were
completed and submitted. Not
all pieces were satisfactorily
used or edits could have been
better used in redrafting.
WEAK
12-9
Introduces the topic clearly with a
relevant thesis/problem
statement but research queries
may be missing or confusing.
The appropriate content is
8-6
Points are arranged in coherent
paragraphs, but unity and order
may be uneven. Within
paragraphs, order of ideas is
clear but topic sentence may be
weak or misplaced. Transitions
are mostly used effectively.
Formatting tools are used fairly
well.
8-6
Demonstrates mostly correct use
of grammar but with some errors
that do not impede clarity. Some
flaws in sentence structure seen.
Style is uneven in being precise,
6-5
Format and presentation
elements are appropriately used
but a variety of errors suggest
weakness.
Demonstrates appropriate choice
5-4
Most required pieces (one or two
may be missing or incomplete)
were completed and submitted.
Pieces were not fully or well used
for improving later drafts.
POOR
8-4
The topic is not introduced
clearly, with thesis/problem
statement and research
queries missing or confusing.
The content is either
5-3
Progression of ideas is
somewhat difficult to follow
and/or relationships are often
unclear, both across and within
paragraphs. Structural
inadequacies, e.g. transitions
and formatting, impede flow or
meaning.
5-3
Noticeable and persistent
weaknesses in grammar.
Immature sentence structure.
Style is inappropriate or
inadequate in a significant
4-3
Format and presentation
elements contain several and
various flaws which impede
understanding or render
document unappealing.
3-2
Several pieces are missing or
pieces present are incomplete
or badly done. Edits were not
used for improvement (e.g.
completed after the
3-0
The topic is not clear or
consistently maintained, with
missing or inadequate
thesis/problem statement
and research queries. The
2-0
Demonstrates a poor
understanding of elements of
structure and organisation
that are relevant and
appropriate to the
requirements of this
assignment. Erratic
presentation of information
that obscures meaning.
2-0
A wide variety of
grammatical weaknesses
evident. Sentence structure
is insecure. Style is highly
inadequate. Punctuation and
2-0
Format and presentation
elements are poorly applied,
so that paper looks hurriedly
thrown together.
Citations are missing or
1-0
Some process work
complete but not submitted
or no process work
submitted or demonstrated.
Total: 60 marks- Divide by3 for a mark out of 20.