Grading Distinction in Academic Writing Assignment

Assignment Task

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High Distinction

Outstanding because it is a comprehensive and concise synopsis of the consumer and an informed rationale for applying the intervention

Distinction

Excellent because it is a comprehensive synopsis of the consumer you are working with and an informed rationale for utilising this intervention with this consumer

Credit

Relevant and informed synopsis of the consumer you are working with and a rationale for utilising this intervention with this consumer.

Pass

Synopsis of the consumer you are working with and a rationale for utilising this intervention with this consumer.

Fail

Inadequately informed and/or inconcise synopsis of the consumer you are working with and rationale for utilising this intervention with this consumer.

High Distinction

Outstanding because it is comprehensive and concise description of the components of the criterion

Distinction

Excellent because it is a concise synopsis of the components of the criterion

Credit

Relevant and informed description of the components of the criterion

Pass

A description of the process of engagement that meets the components of the criterion

Fail

An inadequate synopsis and description of the process of engagement and how the therapeutic relationship was established and maintained.

High Distinction

Outstanding because it is a comprehensively and insightfully critique and analysis that meets the criterion requirements

Distinction

Excellent as it is a comprehensive critique and analysis that meets the criterion requirements

Credit

Relevant and appropriately informed critique and analysis of how this therapeutic intervention was utilised or intended to be used that meets the components of the criterion

Pass

Satisfactorily informed critique and analysis of how this therapeutic intervention was utilised or intended to be used against the relevant literature that meets the criterion requirements

Fail

Inadequate critique and analysis of how this therapeutic intervention was utilised or intended to be used and and may not meet all of the criterion requirements

High Distinction

Outstanding because it is a comprehensive and insightful contextual overview of skill development in using the psychosocial intervention, how practice will change and how skills will be developed further.

Distinction

Excellent as it is a comprehensive contextual overview of skill development in using the psychosocial intervention, how practice will change and how skills will be developed further.

Credit

Informed overview of skill development in using the psychosocial intervention, how practice will change and how skills will be developed further.

Pass

Overview of skill development in using the psychosocial intervention, how practice will change and how skills will be developed further.

Fail

Minimal to no overview of skill development in using the psychosocial intervention, how practice will change or how skills will be developed further

High Distinction

Exemplary writing with very high levels of authenticity and independent thought. Ideas and reasoning are clearly expressed. Introductory sentence used at the start of paragraphs. Main subject matter is developed within each paragraph. Concluding sentence used at the end of paragraphs. Exemplary spelling, grammar and syntax with no errors. Meets all style requirements.

Distinction

Evidence of superior academic writing skills. Authentic and original writing that clearly synthesises the key points of the assignment. Expression of ideas and reasoning is clear. Correct use of paragraphs. Discussion in each paragraph provides sufficient depth to demonstrate understanding. Superior spelling, grammar and syntax < 5>

Credit

Evidence of sound academic writing. Authentic and original writing that clearly addresses the key points of the assignment. Expression of ideas and reasoning is satisfactory. Paragraphs are 5-7 sentences in length and sentences are clear and concise. Minor errors only in syntax, spelling and grammar. Meets all style requirements.

Pass

Authentic writing that attempts to show independent thought. May struggle with expression of ideas and reasoning. Attempts to use paragraphs. Some sentences may be too long/short. Meets almost all style requirements including spacing, page numbers, font, headings.

Fail

Lacks authenticity. Language hinders the effective flow of ideas and meaning. Sentences lack structure and are consistently too short or too long. Multiple errors in spelling, grammar and style. Not structured as per requirements in Course Outline.

High Distinction

Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from a range of journals and databases. Complies with all the referencing style requirements. There are no errors in referencing throughout.

Distinction

Sources are appropriate, contemporary and from a range of journals and databases. APA 7 referencing style is consistently accurate. Less than 5 minor referencing errors.

Credit

Sources are appropriate, mostly contemporary and from a narrow range of journals and databases. Complies with referencing style requirements. Some referencing errors in in-text and/or referencing list (5-7).

Pass

Sources are mostly relevant however there are too few to demonstrate wide reading. Attempts to use APA 7 style. Some errors in in-text and/or referencing list (8-10).

Fail

Sources are inappropriate and/or absent. In-text referencing and/or reference list contains major errors