INTRODUCTIONI1. Succinct, engaging introduction to the topic; sound grasp of the essay topic is evident. / I 3. Appropriate introduction that meets the requirements. / I5. Topic is poorly introduced
I2. Clear outline of scope and purpose of the paper. / I4. Satisfactory outline of scope and purpose of the paper. / I6. Scope & purpose of the paper essay is not clear.
DISCUSSION
D1. Discussion is dealt with in depth ie. analysis, interpretation, critique &/or creative ideas. / D4. Topic is adequately addressed. / D7. Topic is inadequately addressed.
D2. Excellent insightful discussion, particularly regarding. / D5. Relevant issue have been addressed. / D8. Superficial, descriptive discussion; critical analysis & synthesis is not evident.
D3. Ideas & assertions are very well supported by argument, research &/or references. / D6. Ideas and assertions clearly stated with adequate support from argument, research &/or references. / D9. Generalisations are made without supporting evidence. Support your assertions with argument, research finding or reference.
ANALYSIS/CRITIQUE
A1. A thorough analysis and critique of relevant issues. / A4. Key themes/issues are identified and discussed. / A7. Key themes/issues not identified or addressed.
A2. Critical analysis and synthesis is evident. / A5. Satisfactory description and discussion of relevant issues. / A8. Lack of clear argument. It is not apparent that the main points are understood.
A3. Excellent use of the literature to support your discussion and views. / A6. Discussion is supported by argument and appropriate references. / A9. You need to make more specific use of the reading and content from the topic to support your discussion.
UNDERSTANDING
U1. Understanding is evident; accurate definitions and explanations of terms / concepts used. / U4. Definitions and explanations of terms / concepts are used appropriately. / U7. An understanding of the issue is not evident.
U2. Excellent use of relevant theory to support your discussion. / U5. Relevant theory used appropriately to support your discussion. / U8. Insufficient use of theory in your discussion.
U3. Implications and relevance for nursing practice clearly identified. / U6. Implications and relevance for nursing practice made. / U9. Implications and relevance for nursing practice insufficiently addressed.
CONCLUSION
C1. Conclusion is logically drawn from preceding discussion and is related to the aim of the paper as stated in the introduction. / C3. Conclusion summaries main point of the paper. / C5. Conclusion draws on new material or is not related to the preceding discussion or the paper’s aim.
C2. Succinct summary of the main points of the paper & their relevance and implications for practice. / C4. Satisfactory summary of the main points of the paper & their relevance. / C6. Conclusion is not clear, not stated; relevance and implications are not identified.
REFERENCING
R1. Excellent and appropriate range of literature consulted. / R4. The literature/evidence used to support your position is appropriate. / R7. Insufficient relevant sources consulted.
R2. You have used a wide-range of relevant literature to inform this assignment. / R5. Adequate number of relevant sources consulted. / R8. This reference is dated. Unless a seminal work use material published in last six years.
R3. Wide reading and careful reflection of the issues is evident. / R6. Referencing conforms to Harvard Referencing Style. / R9. Harvard Referencing system not adhered to. See the guide on FLO.
WRITING
W1. Excellent paper. Logical structure; material is well organised and sequenced; no superfluous information. / W3. A well written, logically structured paper. Interesting to read. / W6. Poor sentence or paragraph structure. Unclear writing style, difficult to read & follow.
W2. A well and structured paper that highlights your thinking and addresses the assessment requirements. / W4. Avoid long sentences as the meaning you are trying to convey can be lost. / W7. The writing style is conversational / colloquial. A formal academic writing style is required.
W5. Avoid one sentence paragraphs as they disrupt the flow of your paper. If a point is worth raising it should be given more discussion. State your idea or point, and then follow with your discussion or argument. / W8. I advise you to seek writing assistance from the Student Learning Centre. See:
W9. Some minor problems with sentence and paragraph construction.
GENERAL
G1. An excellent paper that clearly addresses the assessment requirements and demonstrates you have a good understanding of the topic. / G3. A satisfactory paper that meets the assessment requirements and demonstrates an understanding of the topic. / G5. Paper does not meet the assignment requirements. You are required to resubmit.
G2. Congratulations on producing an excellent paper which demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic. / G4. A well written paper which clearly shows the development of your thinking. / G6. Your paper is too long. It needs to be more concise and focused specifically on the topic.
EXTRA
Submission
X1. You have not submitted your paper to SafeAssignment as required.
X2. You have not included the marking rubric as required.
X3. You have not included an assignment coversheet as required.
Prepared by Pat Barkway, School of Nursing and Midwifery