APPENDIX 2: ESSAY (50%) ASSESSMENT RUBRIC Meet expectations Exceeds expectations Intended Learning Outcome Criteria Standard not met (NN) Standard partially met (NN) Standard met (PA) Credit Distinction High distinction Analyse the ethical implications of the use of various communication systems, conflict resolution and modalities in diverse, contemporary workplaces ILO2 Description and presentation of the ethical issues at stake. The key ethical issues are not identified and presented coherently throughout the essay Some of the key ethical issues are not identified and presented coherently throughout the essay The key ethical issues are adequately identified and presented coherently throughout the essay Standard met. In addition: The essay states the position, and the conclusion effectively summarises the topic. CR Standard met. In addition: Multiple ethical issues are identified and adequately reviewed against the existing literature. DI Standard met. In addition: The ethical issues identified are constructively contrasted, allowing for a nuanced presentation of the issues at hand. 20 0 5 11 14 16 20 Analysis conducted and communicated in line with academic conventions of reasoning and argumentation. No evidence of the appropriate level of research application to support analysis through the use of relevant literature, and ability to communicate and link the literature back to individual analysis Little evidence of the appropriate level of research application to support analysis through the use of relevant literature, and ability to communicate and link the literature back to individual analysis Evidence of the appropriate level of research application to support analysis through the use of relevant literature, and ability to communicate and link the literature back to individual analysis Standard met. In addition: Citations are correctly applied throughout, and reference list is formatted correctly. CR Standard met. In addition: Well-developed main points/topic sentences that relate directly to the ethical issues. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. DI Standard met. In addition: Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure. Direction is consistent and words well chosen. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. 60% 40 0 5 12 28 32 40 Propose solutions to complex communication problems ILO3 Production of a written document suitable for academic purposes at a first-year university level. All references post 2005. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar is of such poor quality making it difficult to read. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar is not of a standard adequate to academic writing at a first-year university level. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar is of a standard adequate to academic writing at a first-year university level. Standard met. In addition: Arguments are clearly presented and link effectively throughout. CR Standard met. In addition: Good use of appropriate words and expressions, quotes used sparingly. DI Standard met. In addition: Essay is effectively summed up, with insightful recommendations provided. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalisation are all correct. 40% 40 0 5 12 28 32 40