Assessment Task 2 CNA149 2017 CRITERIA NN PP C D HD Clearly addresses the main points of the chosen question. Develops a logical argument, with a clear introduction, body and conclusion (30%). No clear introduction, body or conclusion. Key points are absent or identified/explained poorly. Paper does not present a logical argument that relates to the question. Adequate introduction and conclusion with the key points of the topic briefly identified. Paper present some logical argument that relates to the question, however parts of the paper remain undeveloped. Sound introduction of the topics, clear introduction, body and conclusion. Some scope to provide further clarity around key topics. Accurate well-written introduction, body and conclusion with key points of the topic clearly identified. The paper is logical and balanced with a clear discussion, with strong evidence of planning. Comprehensive introduction, body and conclusion that flows well. Demonstrates a sophisticated and articulate explanation of the key topics. The issues are presented logically, coherently and with significant insight. Structure and written expression is clear and grammatically correct (25%). No clear structure including introduction, body and conclusion. The issues are presented in an incoherent way with very little adherence to academic writing conventions. Multiple errors in punctuation, sentence structure and formatting (which significantly impact on readability & comprehension). A basic structure of introduction, body and conclusion is provided. Most of the issues are presented in a logical and coherent way. Spelling, punctuation and grammar conventions are applied inconsistently and there are a number of errors. Well-structured with clear introduction, body and conclusion. Discussion is generally expressed in a clear and fluent manner. Attempts to paraphrase and mainly writes clearly and logically. Spelling, punctuation and grammar conventions are adhered to with a number of errors. Very well structured with good introduction, body and conclusion. Spelling, punctuation and grammar conventions are adhered to with minor errors. Discussion is well structured and flows logically in most parts. Uses mostly appropriate paraphrasing and summarising. Demonstrates careful planning. Skillfully structured with an excellent introduction, body and conclusion. Communicated with a high level of academic writing with strong evidence of planning. Consistently uses mostly appropriate paraphrasing and summarising. Essay is virtually free from punctuation, spelling, and grammatical error. Evidence of in-depth engagement with appropriate academic literature and other resources, using a minimum of 6 scholarly sources (25%%). Failed to provide credible academic sources. Uses few or no references to support discussion. Minimal evidence of understanding of the Harvard style. Has used some academic literature to support the paper. Uses a small selection of sources to support discussion, some of which are not credible. Further academic sources should have been utilised. Minimal evidence of enhanced learning evident. Includes (and uses) some appropriate and credible references and demonstrates some ability to be able to integrate these into the essay in a contextually accurate way. Some enhanced learning evident. Very good integration of recent and relevant literature that demonstrates engagement with the subject matter and supports discussion. Evidence of significantly enhanced learning through the literature. Excellent evidence of wide reading and integration of recent and relevant literature throughout discussion. A sophisticated demonstration of enhanced learning through the literature. Referenced using Harvard style (in-text and in reference list) (20%). Used incorrect referencing style and/or made a large number of referencing errors. Some errors in the application of Harvard referencing style. Errors consistently in-text and in the reference list. Accurately referenced the majority of sources using the Harvard style both in-text and in the reference list. Provided a comprehensive reference list and accurately referenced most sources using the Harvard style. Accurately used the Harvard referencing style for both in-text citations and the reference list. Essay is virtually free of referencing error.