8/10/2019 Essay Rubric Adjusted to Sta Anita Standards of Academic Quality

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Grade Knowledge and

Understanding

 Analysis Reading & Referencing Essay Structure Use of language

95–

 100%

As for 90-94%, plus

demonstrates exceptional

comprehension of topic

As for 90-94%, plus

sophisticated analysis using

ideas and principlesbeyond those introduced inthe module

Essay fully supported by

reference to relevant up to

date material. Accurate useof referencing technique.

Clear structure which

enriches the discussion and

argument

Essay displays an excellent

use of standard written

English

90 – 94%

Shows thorough knowledgeand understanding of the

topic, with evidence of

reading beyond the keytexts

Essay shows a resourcefuland imaginative analysis

using ideas and principles

beyond those introduced inthe module

Clear evidence of wide andrelevant reading. Accurate

use of referencing

technique

Clear structure whichenhances the discussion

and argument

Essay displays an excellentuse of standard written

English

85 – 89%

Shows evidence of relevant

and sound knowledge andunderstanding of the topic

Shows evidence of analysis

using ideas and principlesintroduced in the module

Essay well informed by

reading which goes beyondkey texts. Accurate use ofreferencing technique

Structure is clear and

supports coherentdiscussion and argument

Essay displays a very good

standard written Englishwith all statements clearlyexpressed

80 – 84%

Shows relevant knowledge

of the topic

The essay is largely

descriptive with some

discussion using ideas andprinciples introduced in themodule

Effective use of key reading.

Accurate use of referencing

system

Structure supports the

discussion and argument

Essay displays a very

standard written English

with few, if any,grammatical or spellingerrors. Written in an

appropriately academicstyle.

75 – 79%

Shows basic knowledge ofthe topic

The essay is limited todescription and includes

frequent unsupported factsand opinions

Appropriate use made of alimited range of reading.

Largely accurate use ofreferencing technique

Evidence of structurerelevant to the title

The work is written to anacceptable standard of

English. There may be somegrammatical errors and the

work ma need more careful

editing.

70 – 74%

Signs of emerging

knowledge of the topic butinsufficient for progression

to level 2

Essay is generally

descriptive and uncritical.Some inaccuracy in the

material

Some use of very limited

reading, although fairlysuperficial. Inaccurate use

of referencing technique

Some structure although

key issues may be omitted.Some repetition

More care needs to be

taken with elements ofgrammar, spelling and

sentence construction

Below 69%Shows inadequate

knowledge of the topic tomeet learning outcomes

Descriptive and uncritical.

Some discussion irrelevantto the title

Poor use of reading. Poor or

incorrect using ofreferencing technique

Little evidence of planning

the essay

Poor standard of written

English. Inappropriateregister