Assessment Topic Topic 3: Critically discuss the role of attribution theory in explaining behaviour at work. Assessment Criteria An essay should be more than just 'descriptive' - a good essay argues a case, it demonstrates that you have critically thought about the question and have recognised there are different views on the issue. A good essay is one that uses evidence to support it's position. The evidence is in the form of thinking about the data reported in the literature. In answering the topic: • Please use a minimum of five academic sources. These can be textbooks and/or peer reviewed journal articles. Magazine or newspaper articles, and general material from the web are not acceptable. Details on peer-reviewed journals can be found on the Assessment 2 FAQ link. • Try to paraphrase from your sources, rather than use long direct quotes. • Reference ideas in your essay using APA referencing style. The essay will be marked against the following criteria: Content Depth of knowledge and critical analysis of the topic (25%) Awareness and application of relevant theory and/or models in response to the topic question (25%) Appropriateness of response to topic question (20%) Relevant and accurate use of the literature (15%) Presentation Essay has clear introduction, body and conclusion. Clarity of expression/grammar and correct spelling using Australian English (5%) Referencing conforms to APA style (5%) Appropriate word length relevant to the topic:1500 ±10% words (5%) Please note that the essay is marked out of 100 and then is scaled back to a mark out of 30%.