Business Communication Management

COM12 ESSAY MARKING CRITERIA SHEET STUDENT NAME: _________________________

Max. Mark Mark Given

IDENTIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE TOPIC • Ability to identify appropriate examples of interpersonal

communication exchanges that help demonstrate understanding of unit concepts and respond to the set essay task.

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KNOWLEDGE, CONTENT, CRITICAL ANALYSIS/DEBATE. • Demonstration of understanding of core unit concepts. • Appropriate application of core concepts to chosen essay

examples, argument and discussion (demonstrating critical analysis and evaluation).

• Demonstration of ability to link theoretical concepts to chosen real world experiences/situations presented

• Ability to construct a sound argument to support a position.

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RESEARCH • The quality and effectiveness of research undertaken and

incorporated (scholarly, peer-reviewed materials). • Application of relevant theories and research to support key

points/argument. (Was the research used relevant to topic and concepts discussed?)

• Integration of research to support argument/discussion. (How well did the student use/integrate that research/theory into their essay?)

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EXTENT, USE AND STYLE OF REFERENCING. • Effective and accurate use of referencing style (Harvard

Referencing Guide) in both in-text referencing and final reference list.

• Sufficient evidence of research. A minimum of 8 peer assessed academic sources required (note: this cannot include the unit’s Study Guide). Other web-based resources may be used IN ADDITION to (but not in place of) these 8 academic sources.

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STRUCTURE, SPELLING, GRAMMAR, WORD COUNT. The overall quality of the essay (structure, adherence to word count, spelling and grammar) including evidence of careful editing and proofreading.

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Sub total 100 Less any marks for late lodgement or other penalty. Standard deduction is 10% per day (or part thereof) overdue. Days late: _____ x 10% = ______

minus

Final Total