Academic writing clearly communicates meaning . |
Language features and structures are used to convey meaning effectively, clearly, concisely, unambiguously, and in a tone appropriate to the audience and purpose with no spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.
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Language features and structures are used to convey meaning effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and in a tone appropriate to the audience and purpose with few spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.
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The text contains some errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and structure, lacks clarity occasionally, and may not be concise, but the meaning is apparent to the reader with little effort.
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The text contains frequent errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and structure, lacks clarity, and is not concise, but the meaning is apparent to the reader with some effort.
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Fails to meet criteria for a pass.
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Academic writing includes APA 6th referencing. |
Referencing is comprehensive, demonstrates academic integrity, and conforms exactly to APA style conventions.
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Referencing is comprehensive, demonstrates academic integrity, and conforms to APA style conventions with fewer than three minor errors or omissions which don't impact on the transparency and traceability of the source or the demonstration of academic integrity.
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Referencing is comprehensive and mostly accurate according to APA style conventions. Up to eight minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices (e.g. italics, punctuation, underlining) don't impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.
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Referencing is comprehensive and mostly accurate according to APA style conventions. Frequent minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices (e.g. italics, punctuation, underlining) don't impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.
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Fails to meet criteria for a pass.
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Examine critically activity in the economy through the analysis of major economic events through the use of economic theory and the applications of appropriate illustrative examples.
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The answer synthesizes the theory on which the analysis of events is based. It provides new insights and an in-depth application of the theory to understanding economic outcomes. Clearly labelled relevant diagrams are employed to produce a comprehensive analysis within the context of specific circumstances and excellent use is made of illustrative examples. |
The answer evaluates the theory in relation to the analysis. Decisions based on analysis correctly reflect the options available given specified market conditions and are presented through a sound argument showing good judgement. However, minor errors have been found in the narrative, use of diagrams or the application of illustrative examples. |
The answer correctly interprets the theory in relation to the analysis required. Analysis correctly reflects the options available under the conditions specified. However, some important errors have been found in the narrative, use of diagrams or the application of illustrative examples. |
The answer identifies the most important elements of theory for the analysis required. Analysis correctly reflects the options available under the conditions specified. Limited explanation and poor use of diagrams and use of illustrative examples provides marginal support for the conclusions drawn. |
Fails to meet criteria for a pass.
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