Australia should limit its population growth. Do you agree?

research essay 500 words

STD-AE-AAA-Portfolio 1-(v1.2 Feb 20)-Marking Sheet

ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY A – PORTFOLIO

FAMILY NAME:

GIVEN NAME:

STUDENT CODE: CLASS NAME:

TEACHER’S NAME: DATE:

PC

Relevant

part

of the

assessment

relating to

the criteria

Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Part A Moodle Checkpoints

U1.2

U1.3

U1.4

U1.5

U1.6

Listening and

note-taking:

The student shows the ability to

capture most main ideas and most

details from

audio samples.

The student shows the ability to

capture some main ideas and some

details from audio samples.

The student has not shown the

ability to capture at least some main

ideas and/or some details from

audio samples.

Writing

conventions:

Paraphrasing, quoting and

referencing skills are well-developed

for this part of the course. Paragraph

structure has been organised

logically and contains a relevant and

clear topic sentence.

Paraphrasing, quoting and

referencing skills are demonstrated,

though may lack accuracy, variety or

consistency for this part of the

course. Paragraph structure has

mostly been organised logically and

contains a topic sentence.

Paraphrasing, quoting and

referencing skills are either not

demonstrated, or may not show

accuracy, variety or consistency.

Paragraph structure has not been

organised logically and does not

contain a topic sentence.

Research and

Academic

Integrity:

The student has demonstrated

knowledge of research strategies

and academic culture at a

foundation level.

The student has demonstrated some

knowledge of research strategies
and academic culture at a

foundation level.

The student has not demonstrated

at least some knowledge of

research and academic culture at a

foundation level.

100 – 75 marks 50 – 74 marks 49 – 0 marks

Part A sub total /100 marks

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Relevant
part of the
assessment
relating to
the criteria
Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory

Part B Short Essay

U1.2
U1.4
U1.5

U5.1

Planning/

Drafting/
Formatting

Completed essay plan and draft
were submitted on time and
feedback provided has been
implemented. Submission may have
minor errors in editing and / or
proofreading.

Formatting is followed for AE
submissions.

A plan and draft were submitted.
Some feedback has been
implemented. Some evidence of
editing and / or proofreading.

Formatting is mostly followed for
AE submissions.

Neither a plan nor a draft were
submitted, and draft feedback has
not been implemented.

Formatting of the paper does not
follow AE requirements correctly.

10 – 9 marks 8 – 7 marks 6 – 0 marks

U1.5

Background,

Thesis
Statement

Outline

Background provides mostly clear
and accurate context for topic.

Thesis statement shows two sides to
the issue and clearly indicates the
writer’s position.

Outline statement clearly indicates
essay content.

Background present but could
provide clearer and/or more
accurate context for topic.

Thesis statement attempts to
show two sides to the issue and
indicates the writer’s position, but
could be clearer.

Outline statement present, but
could indicate content more
clearly.

No background or statements are
unrelated to topic.

No thesis statement evident or
clearly unrelated to the essay
question.

No outline statement present or
unclear in presenting the essay
content.

10 – 9 marks 8 – 7 marks 6 – 0 marks
U1.5

Organisation

Body paragraphs are usually well-
structured, using:

 Topic sentences that are mostly
clear and

 Support for main ideas that are
related to the topic sentence.

 Effective cohesive devices.

Body paragraphs show basic
academic structure:

 Topic sentences that are
somewhat clear and/or

 Support for main ideas that
are somewhat related to the
topic sentence.

 Some effective cohesive
devices.

Body paragraphs lack structure:

 Often unclear topic sentences
and/or

 No supporting information or
support is unrelated to the
topic sentence.

 Few or no effective cohesive
devices.

10 – 9 marks 8 – 7 marks 6 – 0 marks
U1.4

Analysis of
Topic and
Question

The submission demonstrates a
clear understanding of the main
arguments relating to the topic /
question and:

 Details are usually clear.

 Evidence and examples lead to
logical conclusions.

The submission demonstrates a
general understanding of the
main arguments

relating to the

topic / question, and:

 Details are at times clear.

 The essay draws basic
conclusions.

The submission does not
demonstrate a general
understanding of the main
arguments relating to the topic /
question and:

 Details are usually unclear.

 Conclusions are either absent
or not adequately supported by
evidence.

10 – 7 marks 6 – 4 marks 3 – 0 marks

U1.4
U1.5
U5.1

Source
integration

The essay smoothly integrates
research into the text:

 Paraphrasing is usually
accurate and sustains the main
arguments.

 Reporting verbs and structures
are frequently attempted and
mostly accurate.

 Quote/s are relevant in length
and add value to the
submission.

The essay attempts to integrate
research into the text:

 Paraphrasing is mostly
accurate and usually
supports the main
arguments.

 Reporting verbs and
structures are often effective.

 Quote/s are generally
relevant in length, but may
not add value to the
submission.

The submission does not respond
to or integrate the ideas of research
successfully.

 Paraphrasing is regularly
inaccurate or often not
attempted.

 Reporting verbs and strucures
either not attempted or highly
inaccurate.

 Min one (1) quote is not
present.

15 – 12 marks 11 – 7 marks 6 – 0 marks

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Relevant part

of the
assessment
relating to the

criteria

Above Satisfactory Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
U1.5

Writing style/
Mechanics/

Vocabulary

Language is appropriately formal
for an academic text.

Submission uses simple structures
accurately. Attempts at complex
structures may include errors which
do not affect meaning.

Spelling, word formation and/or
punctuation are mostly accurate.

Language is generally formal and
academic.

Submission uses mostly simple
structures, which are usually
accurate. Complex attempts may
include errors that occasionally
interfere with meaning.

Spelling, word formation and/or
punctuation errors are evident,
but do not interfere with
meaning.

Language is regularly informal and
non-academic.

Submission uses simple structures,
which are often inaccurate. Every
attempt at complex structures
includes errors which impede
meaning.

Spelling, word formation and/or
punctuation errors impede
communication ability.

15 – 12 marks 11 – 9 marks 8 – 0 marks

U1.5
U5.1

Evidence and
documentation

of credible
sources

Research comes from a variety of
quality sources, including those
from the recommended reading list:

 At least four (4) sources used
in text, including three (3) of
the recommended readings.

All sources are referenced both in-
text and in the Reference List.

 In-text referencing is generally
well-formatted.

 Reference list is highly
accurate with only formatting
errors.

Research includes sources from
the recommended reading list:

 A total of three (3) sources
used in text, including two
(2) of the recommended
readings.

All sources are referenced both
in-text and in the Reference List

 In-text referencing is usually
well-formatted; minor errors
permissible.

 Reference list is mostly
accurate with non-critical
errors

Limited evidence of research:

 Fewer than three (3) sources
used in text, including fewer
than two from the reference list

Critical errors are present in the
referencing of sources in the
submission.

 Sources used in-text do not
match the Reference List.

 Large passages are not cited
in-text;

 Reference list does not allow
the original source to be
located.

30 – 24 marks 22 – 16 marks 14 – 0 marks

Part B sub total /100 marks

TOTAL MARKS:

(subtotal Part A + subtotal Part B)

/200 Marks

Assessor’s Comments (Strengths/Areas of Improvement)

See Moodle/Turnitin for feedback

STD-AE-AAA-Portfolio 1-(v1.1 Feb 20)-Task Sheet

ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY A – PORTFOLIO 1

FEBRUARY STANDARD 2020

TASK DETAILS:

DUE DATE: 4pm, Friday 29th May, 2020.

ASSESSMENT TYPE: Online listening activities, quizzes and a short essay

ASSESSMENT

WEIGHTING:
10% of the subject grade

TIME ALLOWED: As shown on Moodle for each activity

RESOURCES

REQUIRED:
Moodle Access, headphones, internet connection

TASK OUTLINE:

The Academic English Portfolio has two parts; Part A includes checkpoints on Moodle throughout Term 1 and culminates with

Part B, a short research essay.

Part A – Checkpoints

Each checkpoint revises key academic skills and therefore ensures the ability to complete future assessment activities to a

higher standard. The academic skills assessed in the checkpoints are listed below:

 Academic Integrity

 Academic writing conventions – Paraphrasing, Summarising, Quoting, In-text referencing and Reference Lists

 Listening and note-taking

 Organisation and planning

 Academic writing style, mechanics and vocabulary

Part B – Write a short research essay

Students complete a 500-word research essay using sources provided. Students will be required to integrate information from

the designated sources in their response to a question provided. Students are assessed on their ability to prepare a proposal,

implement draft feedback and complete a final essay submission.

TASK DOCUMENTS:

(via Moodle)
Activities are accessible via the Academic English Moodle site and are password protected.

SUBMISSION METHOD: Online – as per Moodle instructions for each Checkpoint.

LATE SUBMISSION:

Assessment tasks submitted or performed after the due date without an approved extension of

time will ordinarily be met with a penalty of 5% of the percentage grade per working day

late, up to a maximum of five working days.

If the assessment is submitted/performed after five working days, a grade of 0% will be

applied.

Requesting an assignment extension: if a student wishes to apply to an assignment

extension, they need to fill out and submit the “Assignment Extension Application” form

found in Student Support on Moodle at least 24 hours before the due date of their assessment

item and provide any relevant supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate, letter from

parent/homestay).