BUS226 Marking Rubric – Report (40%) Performance indicators DOES NOT ACHIEVE MINIMUM STANDARD MEETS.

BUS226 Marking Rubric – Report (40%)

Performance                    indicators

DOES                        NOT ACHIEVE MINIMUM STANDARD

MEETS                      STANDARD

EXCEEDS                  STANDARD

Marks                       obtained

N                      (below 50%)

P                      (50 – 59%)

C                      (60 – 69%)

D                      (70 – 79%)

HD                   (80 – 100%)

Introduction 10%

Introduction                      is unclear and does not outline the report structure.

Introduction                      is fairly clear, outlines the report structure.  Introduction does                         not fit the topic within the broader academic literature.

Introduction                      is clear, outlines the report structure.  Introduction positions                         the topic within the broader academic literature

Introduction                      is clear, succinct and outlines the structure of the report.                      Introduction positions the topic within the broader academic                  literature. . A hook is used to attract the reader.

Introduction                      is clear, succinct and outlines the structure of the report.                      Introduction positions the topic within the broader academic                  literature. An interesting hook is used to attract the reader.

/10

Depth                       and breadth of analysis 30%

Insufficient                        work and research.  Discussion contains significant flaws such as                     large gaps in knowledge of key issues and/or errors in application                        of concepts/theories.

Evidence most                   key issues understood and addressed. Evidence of required reading.                          Awareness and understanding at a basic level of the major                  concepts, theories and frameworks involved.  Flaws in thinking may                 be present in aspects of work.

Covers the key                   issues.  Analysis of the issues/concepts/theories involved with                     clear presentation of components. Ideas generally organised and                         logically presented.  Some evidence of additional reading.

Evidence of                       relevant reading of quality sources and effective integration into                 arguments.  Intelligent organisation and expansion of concepts and                     ideas, with sound analysis and discussion of implications                      involved.

Integrated                         complex knowledge of frameworks and presented a sound critical                     analysis that is well supported.  Evidence of extensive                   reading of quality sources and strong analysis that reflects a                   deep understanding.  Broad coverage of causes and remedies.

/30

Understanding                         of key HR theories/models and links to previous knowledge 20%

Demonstrates                    insufficient understanding of theory and or does not link new                         learning to previous knowledge

Demonstrates                    basic understanding of theory and links new learning to previous                    knowledge

Demonstrates                    some understanding of theory and links new learning to previous                        knowledge

Demonstrates                    good understanding of theory and links new learning to previous                    knowledge

Demonstrates                    high level understanding of theory and links new learning to                 previous knowledge

/20

Depth                       of research 20%

Less than 5                        academic references.

5 references                      to recent, credible and relevant sources.

6 to 7                        references to recent, credible and relevant sources.

7 to 8                        references to recent, credible and relevant sources.

9 to 10                      references to recent, credible and relevant sources.

/20

English                     Expression 10%

Errors                        distract the reader to the extent that meaning is unclear.

Errors are                  distracting, but the meaning is still clear.

Some errors                      are present, but overall the meaning is clear.

A few minor                      errors that do not distract the reader. The meaning is clear.

Virtually free                      from grammatical, punctuation errors.

/10

Formatting                       & Referencing 10%

In-text and                        End-text contains many serious errors. Referencing is very poor                  and does not follow standard guidelines.

In-text and                        End-text contains a number of serious errors.  Referencing is poor                 and does not follow standard guidelines.

In-text and                        End-text contains minor errors.  Referencing is adequate. Not all                      standard guidelines are followed.

In-text and                        End-text contains a few very minor errors.  Referencing is good.                        Most standard referencing guidelines are followed.

In-text and                        End-text contains no errors.  Referencing is very good.  Standard                   referencing guidelines are followed.

/10

Marks

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