ATS1340 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES WORKBOOK 1 Issue 3 | Page 14

Hurdle requirements: n/a
Individual assessment in group tasks: n/a
Criteria for marking: 

GRADE

RELEVANCE OF TASK
CONTENT

STRUCTURE OF TASK
CONTENT

EXPRESSION/STYLE

FORMAT

Clear evidence of
failure to grasp learning
objective of task

No evidence of logical
structure; ignores elements
structures as taught (eg:
Introductions, Body
paragraphs)

Pervasive grammar
mistakes; very low diction
choices

Non-adherence to
prescribed format
and citation/

NON/PASS

referencing
conventions

PASS

Minimum of effort in
content (eg: limited and
/or repeated references)

Follows basic essay structure
but with  mistakes in ordering
of sentences in key elements
(eg: Introduction, Conclusion)

Some grammar errors and
relatively basic diction
choices

Inaccuracy with
prescribed format;
some citation &
referencing
mistakes

CREDIT

Clear evidence of effort
(eg: 6-10 paragraph
topics; sources mainly
from reading list)

Accurate ordering of
sentences:  Introduction Body
Paragraphs &

Very few grammar errors;
achieves academic
register; strong verb choices

General accuracy
with prescribed
format; few citation
& referencing errors

No grammar errors;
achieves academic
register; strong verb
choices; argumentative tone

Good accuracy with
prescribed format;
minimal citation &
referencing errors

Conclusion; attempted use of
cohesion devices

DISTINCTION

Clear evidence of
engagement: extended
range of
sources;  attempts to
evaluate sources &
critical thinking

Accurate o rdering of
Introduction/Paragraphs/
Conclusion
Linking sentences
Effective use of cohesion
devices

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ATS1340 English for academic purposes - Summer semester B (SSB-01) - 2017