Structure, referencing and grammatical style /3 3 1-2 0 Referencing seamlessly integrated into the text, and correctly and consistently follows referencing standards. Text contains minimal or no grammatical or spelling errors. Structure and style of the text are effective and appropriate. Acceptable referencing with minor errors. Text contains several grammatical or spelling errors. Structure and style of the text are mostly appropriate. Little or no referencing. Significant grammatical and spelling errors throughout the text. Structure and style of the text are inappropriate.

7-9 4-6 0-3 Selects four academic readings relevant to the topic or the theory. At least half of the annotations clearly summarise and reflect on the major points of the readings. Clear and meaningful connections are made between to the rationale and at least half of the readings. Selects four academic readings relevant to the topic or the theory. Some annotations provide brief summaries of some of the points of the readings. An attempt has been made to connect the readings to the rationale. Selected readings may not be relevant to the topic or theory. Annotations insufficiently summarise the readings. There is little or no discernible connection between the readings and rationale.

Annotated bibliography /15 13-15 10-12 Selects two academic readings relevant to the topic and two academic readings relevant to the theory of high quality. All annotations clearly and succinctly synthesise and reflect on the major points of the readings. All readings clearly and meaningfully connect to the rationale. Selects two academic readings relevant to the topic and two academic readings relevant to the theory of high quality. Most annotations clearly and succinctly synthesise and reflect on the major points of the readings. Most readings clearly and meaningfully connect to the rationale.

5-6 3-4 0-2 Links the personal position on the chosen topic to the argument that is developed. Links the argument to the theory chosen. The relationship between topic, position, argument and relevant theory is adequately articulated and detailed. States that the personal position on the chosen topic is linked to the argument. States that the argument is linked to the theory chosen. The relationship between topic, position, argument and relevant theory is poorly articulated and lacks detail. A personal position on the topic is not clear or not made at all. Little or no attempt has been made to develop an argument and link it to a relevant theory.

Rationale: Argument and theory /10 9-10 7-8 Strongly links the personal position on the chosen topic to the argument that is developed. Strongly links the argument to the theory chosen. The relationship between topic, position, argument and relevant theory is very well articulated and detailed and shows insightful reflection and analysis. Clearly links the personal position on the chosen topic to the argument that is developed. Clearly links the argument to the theory chosen. The relationship between topic, position, argument and relevant theory is clearly articulated and detailed and shows reflection and analysis.

Scoping Paper criteria Introduction: Topic and personal position /2 2 1 0 Statement of chosen topic and personal position is clearly linked to concepts of difference and diversity. Either the topic or the personal position is not clearly linked to concepts of difference and diversity. Neither the topic nor the position link to concepts of difference and diversity.