Appendix

C: Assessment Criteria Article (Project Two)

CRITERIA

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40

Insight and
depth of
thinking (30)

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30

Editing (10)

Integration of
research (10)

VERY WEAK
0 34%
0 - 10

NEEDS WORK
35 49%
10 - 14

SATISFACTORY
50 64%
15 19

Little or no insight into

the chosen topic
shown; the student has
missed the point of the
project

Some insight into the

chosen topic shown,
but in a rather
superficial manner

Some useful insight

into the chosen topic
shown

- 3
Little research
undertaken

0 - 3
Meaning is unclear
throughout the report

Formatting
and layout
(10)

In-text
referencing
(5)
Reference list
(5)

5 6

6 - 7

7 - 10

Some relevant
research undertaken
and generally well-
used in the report

A number of sources
consulted and used
to good effect
throughout the
report

Wide range of sources

used, well-researched,
and excellent
understanding /
integration of sources

5 - 6

6 - 7

3 4
At times, meaning is
unclear

3 4
Document preparation
has received some
attention, but does not
meet standards
expected

A few errors per page Only a few errors in

but meaning remains the report
clear at all times

5 - 6
All major document
design considerations
adhered to albeit with
some minor errors

7 - 10

7 - 10
The document has been
flawlessly designed,
formatted and laid out

2 - 3

4 - 5

All sources are

acknowledged; some
citations incorrectly
formatted

All sources are

acknowledged with
very few minor errors
in formatting

All sources are

flawlessly
acknowledged and
integrated into the text

Reference list
incomplete; all entries
incorrectly formatted

Most entries
incorrectly formatted

2 - 3
Some errors in
formatting

3
Very few minor
errors in formatting

Flawless text

Some sources not

acknowledged; most
citations incorrectly
formatted

15

6 - 7
All document design
considerations adhered
to with only one or two
minor errors

MARK

The topic or issue is

well-contextualized
and unusual insight is
shown

3 4

0 - 3

Sufficient and
appropriate insight
into the selected
topic shown

EXCELLENT
75 100%
22 - 30

Some research
undertaken but
sources are
misunderstood and /
or poorly utilized

No attention has been

paid to formatting, layout
and general document
preparation

Most sources not

acknowledged; all
citations incorrectly
formatted

GOOD
65 74%
19 22

4 - 5
Flawless reference list
provided


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30

Introduction
(5)
Paragraphing
(10)

Conclusion (5)

1
Introduction does
not fulfill any
expectations

0 - 3
Little or no thought
applied to
paragraphing

1
Conclusion does not
fulfill any
expectations

Logic (10)

0 - 3
Article is confusing
and does not address
the given topic

2
Introduction does not
fulfill all expectations

2 - 3

3 4
Most paragraphs are
unclear / confused /
disjointed / poorly
developed

5 - 6
Most paragraphs are
clear, focused and
well developed

2
Conclusion does not
fulfill all expectations

2 - 3
Conclusion contains
standard
components

3 4
Much of the article is
off-topic and it is
generally difficult to
follow

5 - 6
Article reads
smoothly, but some
areas are unclear /
illogical / irrelevant

16

Introduction contains Introduction contains

all standard
standard components
components
and is well-organized

6 - 7
All paragraphs are
clear, focused and
well-developed

3
Conclusion contains
standard components
and is well-organized

4 - 5

Exceptional
introduction

7 - 10

Paragraphing is
flawless

4 - 5

Exceptional
conclusion

6 - 7

7 - 10

Article reads well

throughout and is easy
to follow

Article is flawlessly
logical and
exceptionally easy to
follow

Appendix D: Assessment Criteria Presentation (Project Two)

CRITERIA
Organization
and
Preparation
(10)
Voice (10)

VERY WEAK
0 34%
0 - 3

NEEDS WORK
35 49%
3 4

SATISFACTORY
50 64%
5 - 6

GOOD
65 74%
6 - 7

Student unable to
present ideas clearly
or with accuracy; it is
evident no
preparation has taken
place

Student fails to present

some ideas clearly or with
accuracy; evidence of
little preparation

Student is adequately
prepared but there is
further room for clarity
in the presentation

Student is well-prepared
and organized and is able
to present with clarity
and accuracy

0 - 3
Student speaks in a
manner that is
entirely unclear /
inaudible /
monotonous

Audience
engagement
(10)

Visual aids
(10)

Overall
impression
(10)

3 4
Student does not speak
clearly or audibly and / or
speaks monotonously

5 - 6
Student speaks
reasonably clearly and
audibly, but more
needs to be done to
become a dynamic
speaker

7 - 10

3 4

5 - 6

6 - 7

7 - 10

Student does not engage

the audience through
eye-contact and body
language and makes little
effort to tailor the
presentation to a general
audience

Student makes
reasonable attempts at
engaging the audience
through eye-contact
and body language and
makes some effort to
tailor the presentation
to a general audience

Student engages the

audience through eye-
contact and body
language and tailors the
presentation to a general
audience

Student engages the

audience through
exceptional eye-contact
and body language and
tailors the presentation to a
general audience
throughout

0 - 3

3 4

5 - 6

6 - 7

Numerous errors occur in

the visual aids; visual aids
do not facilitate access to
the presentation

Visual aids assist in

accessing meaning
within the presentation
despite some minor
errors / inconsistencies

Visual aids contribute to

the presentation and very
few errors can be
identified; good use of
multimedia

0 - 3

3 4

5 - 6

Student cannot enter

working world with
current level of
presentation skill

Student needs to work on

presentation skills to
become an acceptable
speaker

Student is successful as
a speaker but fails to be
fully engaging or
dynamic

17

6 - 7
Student is an engaging,
dynamic and successful
presenter

Student speaks with

exceptional clarity and
audibility and is a dynamic
presenter

0 - 3

Visual aids distract

from the presentation
and are riddled with
inconsistency and
error

MARK

Evidence of exceptional
preparation; student is an
engaged and engaging
presenter; content of
presentation is clear
throughout

Student make no
attempt to engage
the audience through
eye-contact and body
language and makes
little effort to tailor
the presentation to a
general audience

6 - 7
Student speaks clearly
and audibly and avoids
monotony

EXCELLENT
75 100%
7 - 10

7 - 10

Visuals aids reinforce and

enhance the presentation;
flawless presentation and
skilful use of multimedia

7 - 10
Student is an exceptionally
engaging and dynamic
presenter and has a talent
for reading audiences