Evidence-based Writing #2: Marking Guidelines For this EBW#2 assessment, you are required to submit 2 pieces of work (they should be submitted in a single document). The two pieces of work need to be based on any of the four activities covered in workshops 4 to 7 (see EBW#2 Assessment Instructions). Each piece is worth 50% of the total mark for EBW#2 and will be marked individually according to the marking guidelines below. Introduction and conclusion - 7% A thesis statement is provided in the introduction Outline of the argument structure is provided in the introduction Conclusion summarises key points made The argument - 25% The argument addresses the essay topic The argument is clear and logical Assertions of fact are supported by credible evidence A sufficient range of scholarly and non-scholarly sources have been used Evidence is used effectively to support the argument Evidence and formatting - 10% Paraphrasing and quoting are used appropriately APA 6th citations are accurate APA 6th reference list is accurate Presentation - 8% Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation Clear language, concise writing style and academic tone Paragraphs are structured appropriately Ideas are linked by transitions as required Conforms to the checklist in the Assignment Instructions Total (per piece of work) = 50%