Referencing • Does not acknowledge all of the research used (may be missing in-text citations or have an incomplete reference list) • Acknowledgment of all research used through in-text citations and an accurate reference list • The Harvard style is adequate • Acknowledgment of all research used through in-text citations and an accurate reference list • The Harvard style is good • Acknowledgment of all research used through in-text citations and an accurate reference list • The Harvard style is near perfect • Acknowledgment of all research used through in-text citations and an accurate reference list • The Harvard style is perfect 0–4 5 6 7 8–10

Research Essay • Has less than 5 appropriate resources (according to assignment guidelines) Essay includes • 5 appropriate resources (according to assignment guidelines) Essay includes • 6 appropriate resources (according to assignment guidelines) Essay includes • 7 appropriate resources (according to assignment guidelines) Essay includes • 8 appropriate resources (according to assignment guidelines) 0–4 5 6 7 8–10

Expression Poor or no proofreading and editing evident. Essay has many spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Difficult to read and/or understand. Essay demonstrates an attempt at proofreading and editing. There are some spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Attempts to use formal academic language. Essay demonstrates editing and proofreading. There are few spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Formal academic language used throughout. Essay demonstrates editing and proofreading. There are minimal spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. Formal academic language used throughout. Essay demonstrates editing and proofreading. There are no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. Formal academic language used throughout. 0–4.5 5–6 6.5–7 7.5–8 8.5–10

Critical analysis There is no analysis of the alternative views on the essay topic. There is an attempt to investigate and evaluate relevant views/approaches to the essay topic with an attempt to develop a considered opinion. The relevant views/approaches on the research topic have been investigated. There is some evaluation of relevant research with an attempt to develop an overall opinion. The relevant views/approaches on the research topic have been investigated. There is thorough evaluation of relevant research with a clear overall opinion. The relevant views/approaches on the research topic have been investigated. There is in-depth and critical evaluation of relevant research with a clear overall opinion. 0–9.5 10–12.5 13–14.5 15–16.5 17–20

Understanding of topic Essay does not demonstrate an understanding of topic as the response to the question is confused or irrelevant. Student has misinterpreted the question. Discussion and evidence provided are relevant to the essay question. However, the discussion and evidence are limited and/or descriptive demonstrating a basic understanding of the topic. Discussion and evidence provided are relevant to the essay question. There is an attempt to provide a discussion of some of the key issues on the topic and an adequate attempt at integrating relevant evidence. Discussion and evidence provided are relevant to the essay question. Discussion highlights some of the key issues on the topic. Evidence used is relevant. Discussion and evidence provided are relevant to the essay question. Discussion highlights a number of key issues on the topic. Evidence used is both highly relevant and interesting. 0–14.5 15–18.5 19–22 22.5–25 25.5–30

Distinction High Distinction Essay includes: • An introduction with general statements, a clear thesis, and an outline of main arguments • Body paragraphs with topic sentence that articulates the main argument to be developed, some analysis of evidence • A conclusion with a summary of the main arguments, a restatement of the thesis, and a final comment on the topic Essay includes: • An introduction with general statements relevant to the topic, a thesis which asserts a valid response to the question and main arguments that support the thesis • Body paragraphs with topic sentence that articulates the main argument to be developed, in-depth analysis of evidence • A conclusion with a summary of the main arguments, a restatement of the thesis, and an analytical final comment on the topic

Fail Pass Credit Essay structure • Essay does not have a clear introduction, body and/or conclusion AND/OR • Essay may have poorly structured paragraphs making the document difficult to read. Essay includes: • An introduction with an attempt at a thesis statement and main arguments • Body paragraphs with a single topic and evidence • A conclusion with a summary of the main arguments and a restatement of the thesis Essay includes: • An introduction with general statements, a clear thesis, and an outline of main arguments • Body paragraphs with an attempt at a topic sentence, superficial analysis of the evidence • A conclusion with a summary of the main arguments, and a restatement of the thesis

read the Marking guide properly please ? and do not make the footnote. Thank you for helping me :) The essay is to be completed with double line spacing, Arial 12pt font, & left justified. Read the below marking guide carefully to ensure you understand the requirements of this assessment. Students are required to submit their assessment to the appropriate assignment drop box in the Managing People at Work vUWS by 5pm Friday