MARKING RUBRIC FOR EVALUATION Criteria N – Fail (0 - 4.5) C –P ass (5 – 5.5) Cr – Credit (6 – 6.5) D – Distinction (7 – 7.5) HD – High Distinction (8 – 10) Evaluation Construction Evaluation does not include sentences or paragraphs. Evaluation attempts to include academic written structure. Sentences and paragraphs are clearly identifiable. Sentences and paragraphs link to and support each other. An excellent evaluation . Arguments and Discussion Student not able to express opinions and responses in evaluation. Student makes minimal response and argument in evaluation, meaning is not clear. Student makes response and argument in evaluation that is clear. Student expresses a number of arguments and opinions in writing. Student clearly expresses opinions and arguments in evaluation. References and Research No end text referencing and/or minimal research and/or incorrect referencing style. Good referencing showing use of basic research. Some errors in referencing format. Good use of academic research. Referencing format is correct, though minor mistakes might be evident. Referencing shows use of a variety of academic sources. Referencing is correct, consistent and shows only minor errors. Excellent academic research. Referencing format is flawless. Evidence No evidence or examples shown. Some evidence or examples are provided. Evidence or examples are described and explained. Good demonstration of evaluation and understanding using many examples. Extensive evidence and responses to a number of issues raised in the evaluation.