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Academic writing and referencing rubrics aligned with the ALaN GLO and the ELLaN Policy

First stages of a course

Marking criterion HD DI CR PS FL

Gathers ideas and information from careful and critical reading

Critically evaluates ideas and information from a wide variety of current and credible texts relevant to insert topic/concept here

Analyses and synthesizes information from a wide variety of current and credible texts relevant to insert topic/concept here

Applies information from a number of current and credible texts relevant to insert topic/concept here

Comprehends information in a limited number of credible texts relevant to insert topic/concept here

Does not meet the standards required for a Pass


Demonstrates the literacy skills necessary to understand, interpret, and communicate information effectively according to the context

Critically selects, evaluates, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the reader/listener through a well-articulated discussion supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources

Selects, analyses, synthesizes, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the reader/listener through a clear discussion supported by a range of relevant and credible sources

Selects, applies, and structures ideas in a format that appropriately provides the reader/listener with clear and accurate information supported by more than two relevant and credible sources

Gathers, interprets, and presents relevant and credible, but limited, information supported by at least two relevant and credible sources in a structure and format appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context


*This rubric may be modified to suit oral, written, or multi-modal texts.


Gathers ideas and information from careful and critical listening and observing

Critically evaluates ideas and information in a number of/specified aural/audiovisual text/s

Analyses and synthesizes information from a number of/specified aural/audiovisual text/s

Applies information from a number of/specified aural/audiovisual text/s

Comprehends and appropriately responds to information in a limited number of /specified aural/audiovisual text/s


NB: The rubric below is not the preferred approach to developing literacy skills, as it emphasises discrete skills. However, it is instructive and transparent, contributes to marker reliability, and may be useful in the early stages to encourage accurate language use.


Academic writing

Language features and structures are used to convey meaning effectively, clearly, unambiguously, concisely, and in a tone appropriate to the audience and purpose with few spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

Language features and structures are used to convey meaning effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and in a tone appropriate to the audience and purpose with occasional minor spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

The meaning is apparent to the reader, although text contains minor errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and/or structure, and lacks clarity occasionally.

The meaning is apparent to the reader with some effort, despite frequent and/or intrusive errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and/or structure.



NB: The rubric below is not the preferred approach to developing referencing skills, as it emphasises only the use of conventions rather than integration of scholarly sources effectively into text. However, it is instructive and transparent, contributes to marker reliability, and may be useful in the early stages when referencing may be a new skill.


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comprehensive, demonstrates academic integrity, and conforms exactly to APA 6th ed. style conventions.

comprehensive and conforms to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style with fewer than three minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices which have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

comprehensive and mostly accurate according to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style. Up to eight minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

comprehensive and mostly accurate according to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style. Frequent minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

standards required for a Pass


Numeracy* *NB: this rubric must be contextualized to the idiosyncratic needs of the specific subject and course

Demonstrates comprehensive and critical understanding and proficiency in the basic mathematical knowledge and methods that are a foundation of the discipline

Demonstrates understanding and/or proficiency in the basic mathematical knowledge and methods that are a foundation of the discipline


Middle stages of a course


Demonstrates the literacy skills necessary to understand, interpret, and communicate information effectively according to the context

Critically selects, evaluates, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the reader/listener through a compelling, comprehensive, and well-articulated argument seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources

Selects, analyses, synthesizes, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the reader/listener through a credible, comprehensive, clear, and carefully constructed argument supported by a range of relevant and credible sources

Selects, applies, and structures ideas in a format that provides the reader/listener with a clearly discernible and logically-sequenced argument relevant to the purpose and context, and supported by more than five relevant and credible sources

Presents relevant and credible, but limited, information in a structure and format appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context, and supported by at least five relevant and credible sources


NB: This rubric can be modified to suit written, oral, or multimodal texts.


Analyses, reasons, and produces well-argued and carefully constructed accounts of complex thinking

Critically selects, evaluates, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the reader/listener through a compelling, comprehensive, and well-articulated argument seamlessly supported by a wide range of relevant and credible sources

Selects, analyses, synthesizes, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the reader/listener through a credible, comprehensive, clear, and carefully constructed argument supported by a range of relevant and credible sources

Selects, applies, and structures ideas in a format that provides the reader/listener with a clearly discernible and logically-sequenced argument relevant to the purpose and context, and supported by more than five relevant and credible sources

Presents relevant and credible, but limited, information in a structure and format appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context, and supported by at least five relevant and credible sources


NB: This is not the preferred approach to developing literacy skills, as it addresses discrete skills rather than evaluating how successfully language has been used to convey complex thinking. However, the rubric is instructive and transparent, contributes to marker reliability, and may be useful in disciplines where accurate language use is of critical importance.


Academic writing

Language features and structures are used to convey meaning effectively, clearly, unambiguously, concisely, and in a tone appropriate to the audience and purpose with no spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

Language features and structures are used to convey meaning effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and in a tone appropriate to the audience and purpose with one or two minor spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.

The meaning is apparent to the reader, despite several minor errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and structure.

The meaning is apparent to the reader, despite several intrusive errors in spelling, grammar, word choice, and structure.



NB: This is not a preferred approach, as it addresses only the conventions of referencing. The critical skill of integrating evidence from credible sources seamlessly into the text is better addressed in a marking criterion that focuses on writing as a holistic skill. However, this rubric is instructive and transparent, contributes to marker reliability, and may be useful in disciplines where accurate referencing is essential.


Academic referencing

Referencing is comprehensive, demonstrates academic integrity, and conforms exactly to APA 6th ed. style conventions.

Referencing is comprehensive and conforms to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style with one or two minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices which have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

Referencing is comprehensive and mostly accurate according to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style. Between three and five minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

Referencing is comprehensive and mostly accurate according to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style. More than five minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.



Numeracy* *NB: this rubric must be contextualized to the idiosyncratic needs of the specific subject and course

Interprets and uses mathematics information and concepts innovatively, efficiently, and effectively to solve problems and communicate results

Interprets and uses mathematics information and concepts efficiently and effectively to solve problems and communicate results

Interprets and uses mathematics information and concepts effectively to solve problems and communicate results

Interprets and uses mathematics information and concepts to identify a limited solution to a problem and communicate results


Final stages of a course

Level 7 (Bachelor) and Level 8 (Bachelor Honours, Grad Cert, Grad Diploma)


Demonstrates the English language and literacy proficiencies required as a competent beginning professional insert role here e.g., teacher/accountant/nurse

Meets the standards required for a Distinction, PLUS:

· Communication and language skills are innovatively employed

Meets the standards required for a Credit, PLUS:

· Communication and language skills are concisely, efficiently, and unambiguously employed

Meets the standards required for a Pass, PLUS:

· Communication and language skills are consistently accurately and effectively employed

Demonstrates the communication skills necessary to present a clear, coherent, and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences**; and select and apply methods and technologies to:·analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities·analyse, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes* complex problems·transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others

Insert professional standards statement/s here


*The word ’sometimes’ is removed for Level 8 courses.** ‘to a variety of audiences’ is removed for Level 7 courses

NB: This is not a preferred approach, as it addresses only the conventions of referencing. The critical skill of integrating evidence from credible sources seamlessly into the text is better addressed in a marking criterion that focuses on writing as a holistic skill. However, this rubric is instructive and transparent, contributes to marker reliability, and may be useful in disciplines where accurate referencing is essential.


Academic referencing

Referencing is comprehensive, demonstrates academic integrity, and conforms exactly to APA 6th ed. style conventions.

Referencing is comprehensive and conforms to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style with a minor error or omission in style and formatting choices which has no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

Referencing is comprehensive and mostly accurate according to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style. Two minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.

Referencing is comprehensive and mostly accurate according to the conventions of APA 6th ed. style. Between three and five minor errors or omissions in style and formatting choices have no impact on the transparency and traceability of the source, or the demonstration of academic integrity.



Demonstrates the numeracy proficiencies required as a competent beginning professional insert role here e.g., teacher/ accountant/nurse

Meets the standards required for a Distinction, PLUS:

·identifies innovative solutions

Meets the standards required for a Credit, PLUS: ·identifies efficient

solutions

Meets the standards required for a Pass, PLUS: ·identifies effective

solutions

Demonstrates the cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence Insert professional standards statement/s here


Level 9 (Masters)


Demonstrates the English language and literacy proficiencies required as a competent, professional insert role here e.g., teacher/accountant/nurse

Meets the standards required for a Distinction, PLUS: · Communication

and language skills are innovatively employed

Meets the standards required for a Credit, PLUS:

· Communication and language skills are concisely, efficiently, and unambiguously employed

Meets the standards required for a Pass, PLUS: · Communication

and language skills are consistently accurately and effectively employed

Demonstrates communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions, and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences Demonstrates technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship Insert professional standards statement/s here



Demonstrates the numeracy proficiencies required as a competent professional insert role here e.g., teacher/ accountant/nurse

Meets the standards required for a Distinction, PLUS: ·identified innovative

solutions

Meets the standards required for a Credit, PLUS: ·identifies efficient

solutions

Meets the standards required for a Pass, PLUS: ·identifies effective

solutions

Demonstrates the cognitive, technical, and creative skills to investigate, analyse, and synthesise complex information and problems Insert professional standards statement/s here


A rubric that integrates the ALaN GLO, the ELLaN Policy, Information and Research Literacies GLO, and referencing conventions

Suitable for use in the middle and final stages of a course. Can be modified to suit oral, written, or multi-modal texts and discipline- or assessment-specific requirements.

Marking criterion

HD DI CR PS FL

Demonstrate the skills necessary to identify, locate, understand, interpret, critically evaluate, and communicate information effectively according to the context

Critically evaluates, and structures ideas and information in a format that engages and informs the intended reader/listener through a compelling, comprehensive, well-articulated argument which seamlessly integrates a wide range of critically evaluated, relevant, professional, and scholarly sources, comprehensively and accurately acknowledged according to APA 6th ed. conventions, and demonstrating skilled and creative searching strategies

Selects, analyses, synthesizes, and structures ideas in a format that engages and informs the intended reader/listener through a credible, comprehensive, clear, and carefully constructed argument supported by a wide range of relevant professional and scholarly sources, comprehensively and accurately acknowledged according to APA 6th ed. conventions, and demonstrating multiple evaluation criteria and searching techniques

Selects, applies, and structures ideas in a format that provides the reader/listener with a clearly discernible and logically-sequenced argument relevant to the audience, purpose and context, incorporating a personal voice and/or original ideas, and supported by a selection of scholarly and professional sources outside the module readings, comprehensively acknowledged according to APA 6th ed. conventions, and demonstrating comprehensive and focused searching and evaluation of relevance and credibility

Presents limited information in a structure and format appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context, and linked to a limited selection of sources, comprehensively acknowledged according to APA 6th ed. conventions, and demonstrating some searching and evaluation of relevance and credibility


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