Presentation and organisation 10 points Excellent expression (fluent, concise and clear), with accurate spelling/grammar. Care shown in overall presentation. (8 - 10 points) 7 points Very good expression (fluent, concise and clear), with mostly accurate spelling/grammar. Care shown in overall presentation. (7 points) 6 points Good expression (clear), with mostly accurate spelling/grammar. Some care shown in overall presentation. (6 points) 5 points Satisfactory grammar and/or presentation (5 points) 0 points Unsatisfactory grammar and presentation. (0 - 4 points)

Referencing 10 points All references have been cited correctly in the essay using a consistent referencing style. Reference list includes all references used in the essay. (8 - 10 points) 7 points All references have been cited in the essay. Reference list includes all references used in the essay. (7 points) 6 points All references have been cited in the essay. Referencing style is not consistent. Reference list includes all references used in the essay. (6 points) 5 points All references have been cited in the essay. Referencing style is not consistent. Reference list includes all references used in the essay but details are incomplete. (5 points) 0 points References are missing from the essay. Reference list is incomplete. (0 - 4 points)

Conclusion 10 points Excellent conclusion – synthesises all main points raised in your analysis (8 - 10 points) 7 points Very good conclusion – synthesises most main points raised in your analysis (7 points) 6 points Good conclusion – synthesises some of the main points raised in your analysis (6 points) 5 points Conclusion included but does not synthesise the main points raised in your analysis (5 points) 0 points Conclusion is missing or not relevant to the topic (0 - 4 points)

Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Demonstrated reading of the relevant literature 10 points The essay contains relevant literature to support your discussion. Use of literature demonstrates excellent synthesis and analysis. (8 - 10 points) 7 points The essay contains relevant literature to support your discussion. Use of literature demonstrates good synthesis and analysis. (7 points) 6 points The essay contains some relevant literature to support your discussion. Use of literature demonstrates good synthesis and analysis. (6 points) 5 points The essay contains some relevant literature to support your discussion. Literature has not been used to support your discussion. (5 points) 0 points Little or no use of literature to support your discussion. (0 - 4 points)

Able to analyse the issues (including both strengths and weaknesses) presented in the topic from an economic perspective. 30 points Excellent analysis of the issues (including strengths and weaknesses) presented in the topic from an economic perspective. (24 - 30 points) 21 points Very good analysis of the issues (including strengths and weaknesses) presented in the topic from an economic perspective. (21 - 23 points) 18 points Able to provide some analysis of the issues (including strengths and weaknesses) presented in the topic from an economic perspective. (18 - 20 points) 15 points Little analysis of the issues (including both strengths and weaknesses) presented in the topic from an economic perspective. (15 - 17 points) 0 points No analysis of the issues presented in the topic from an economic perspective. (0 - 14 points)

Examples are provided that demonstrate an understanding of the relevant economic concept/s 10 points The use of examples demonstrates a strong understanding of the relevant economic concepts. The examples are highly relevant to the health care system. (8 - 10 points) 7 points The use of examples demonstrates a good understanding of the relevant economic concepts. The examples are relevant to the health care system. (7 points) 6 points The use of examples demonstrates a basic understanding of the relevant economic concepts. The examples are relevant to the health care system. (6 points) 5 points Some examples have been provided but not relevant to the economic concept discussed. The examples may be relevant to the health care system. (5 points) 0 points No examples have been provided. (0 - 4 points)

Demonstrated understanding of relevant economic concepts 10 points All relevant economic concepts are defined. Definitions demonstrate an excellent understanding of key economic concepts. (8 - 10 points) 7 points All relevant economic concepts are defined. Definitions demonstrate a good understanding of key economic concepts. (7 points) 6 points Most relevant economic concepts are defined. Definitions demonstrate a basic understanding of key concepts. (6 points) 5 points Not all relevant economic concepts are defined. Definitions demonstrate some confusion or poor understanding of key economic concepts. (5 points) 0 points No attempt made to define relevant economic concepts or does not show an understanding of relevant economic concepts. (0 - 4 points)

Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Satisfactory Not Satisfactory Introduction 10 points Introduction is relevant and concise. Clear statement of how you will approach your chosen topic. (8 - 10 points) 7 points Introduction is relevant. Clear statement of how you will approach your chosen topic. (7 points) 6 points Introduction is relevant. Attempt at how you will approach your chosen topic. (6 points) 5 points Introduction is relevant. (5 points) 0 points No introduction or poor attempt at introduction. (0 - 4 points)