Assessment 3: Critical Review Rubric

Assessment 3: Critical Review Rubric

HUMN2070 First Nations and Criminal Justice

Marking Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction

Grasp of content and theory Inaccurate chronology &/or interpretation of evidence. The topic &/or theory misunderstood and the evidence selected does not support the review.

Major errors in chronology &/or interpretation of evidence. Basic understanding of the topic and the evidence provided generally supports the critical review.

Mostly accurate chronology &/or interpretation of evidence. Demonstrated understanding of the topic and the evidence provided supports the critical review.

Accurate chronology &/or interpretation of evidence. Demonstrated awareness of a range of views/interpretation of the topic and distinction made between primary and secondary sources to support evidence for the critical review.

Accurate chronology & insightful interpretation of evidence. Demonstrated awareness of different approaches/issues and a well-developed understanding of the narrative for the critical review.

Research and application Nonacademic or insufficient range of primary & secondary sources used and the key concepts/topics of the unit are poorly integrated.

Adequate use of primary & secondary sources with limited use to support argument. Integration of key concepts of the unit is discernible.

Appropriate use of a range of primary and secondary sources to support argument. Appropriate use of paraphrasing and quotations to key concepts of the theory.

Clear engagement with and appropriate range of sources that are well- utilised to support argument. Proficient integration of the key concepts from the unit through clear and appropriate use of language, paraphrasing and quotations.

Use of extensive and wide-

ranging primary (~34) & secondary (~57) academic sources. Key concepts and theories of the unit are well integrated to enrich the critical review.

Language and writing style There are numerous errors and inaccuracies in written expression. Response may be significantly under or prescribed word limit.

Written expression may be inconsistent and inaccurate in parts, impeding meaning. Within word limit.

Written expression generally conveys meaning to readers, although with few errors. Word count is within the word limit.

Written expression generally conveys meaning to readers. Word count is within the word limit.

Written expression skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Word count is within the word limit.

Organisation and proof reading Incorrect structure. Presentation does not follow SoSS guidelines. Significant errors in written presentation.

Mainly correct structure. Presentation partially follows SoSS guidelines. Some errors in written presentation. Correct structure. Presentation mostly follows SoSS guidelines. Some errors in written presentation.

Correct structure, sound introduction & conclusion. Presentation follows SoSS guidelines. Occasional errors in written presentation

Correct structure, sound introduction & insightful conclusion. Presentation follows SoSS guidelines. No errors in written presentation.