[Title Here, up to 12 Words, on One to Two Lines][Author Name(s), First M. Last, Omit Titles and Degrees]

[Title Here, up to 12 Words, on One to Two Lines][Author Name(s), First M. Last, Omit Titles and Degrees]

[Institutional Affiliation(s)]Author Note

[Include any grant/funding information and a complete correspondence address.]

[Click here to add keywords.][Title Here, up to 12 Words, on One to Two Lines][The body of your paper uses a half-inch first line indent and is double-spaced. APA style provides for up to five heading levels, shown in the paragraphs that follow. Note that the word Introduction should not be used as an initial heading, as its assumed that your paper begins with an introduction.]

[Heading 1]

[The first two heading levels get their own paragraph, as shown here. Headings 3, 4, and 5 are run-in headings used at the beginning of the paragraph.][Heading 2]1

[To add a table of contents (TOC), apply the appropriate heading style to just the heading text at the start of a paragraph and it will show up in your TOC. To do this, select the text for your heading. Then, on the Home tab, in the Styles gallery, click the style you need.]

[Heading 3].

[Include a period at the end of a run-in heading. Note that you can include consecutive paragraphs with their own headings, where appropriate.][Heading 4].

[When using headings, dont skip levels. If you need a heading 3, 4, or 5 with no text following it before the next heading, just add a period at the end of the heading and then start a new paragraph for the subheading and its text.] (Last Name, Year)

[Heading 5].

[Like all sections of your paper, references start on their own page. The references page that follows is created using the Citations & Bibliography feature, available on the References tab. This feature includes a style option that formats your references for APA 6th Edition. You can also use this feature to add in-text citations that are linked to your source, such as those shown at the end of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph. To customize a citation, right-click it and then click Edit Citation.] (Last Name, Year)

References

BIBLIOGRAPHY Last Name, F. M. (Year). Article Title. Journal Title, Pages From - To.

Last Name, F. M. (Year). Book Title. City Name: Publisher Name.

Tables (if any, not needed for this assignment)

Table 1

[Table Title]

Column Head

Column Head

Column Head

Column Head

Column Head

Row Head

123

123

123

123

Row Head

456

456

456

456

Row Head

789

789

789

789

Row Head

123

123

123

123

Row Head

456

456

456

456

Row Head

789

789

789

789

Note: [Place all tables for your paper in a tables section, following references (and, if applicable, footnotes). Start a new page for each table, include a table number and table title for each, as shown on this page. All explanatory text appears in a table note that follows the table, such as this one. Use the Table/Figure style, available on the Home tab, in the Styles gallery, to get the spacing between table and note. Tables in APA format can use single or 1.5 line spacing. Include a heading for every row and column, even if the content seems obvious. A default table style has been setup for this template that fits APA guidelines. To insert a table, on the Insert tab, click Table.]For more information about all elements of APA formatting, please consult the APA Style Manual, 6th Edition.

Marking Criteria HD D C P N

Argument /30

Argument is stated in the introduction; restated in the conclusion; and related to the evidence.

Logical progression of argument 24-30

Clear argument stated in the introduction and restated in the conclusion indicating an original and analytical response to the task.

Argument is clearly and closely related to evidence.

Logical progression from a clear argument to a persuasive conclusion.

Relevant concepts and theories from the Unit are well-integrated to enrich argument. 21-30

Clear argument stated in the introduction and restated in the conclusion.

Argument is effectively related to evidence. There is room for development.

Logical progression from a clear argument to a convincing conclusion. There is some room for development.

Proficient integration of relevant concepts/theories from the Unit supports argument 18-20

Generally clear argument stated in the introduction and restated in the conclusion.

Mostly effective connection of argument to evidence

There is some development of the argument through to the conclusion.

Generally clear integration of Unit concepts/theories but lacking consistency and/or development 15-17

Argument indicated in the introduction and conclusion but is oversimplified.

Limited connection between argument and evidence

The argument progresses through the essay, but development is limited.

Reference to Unit concepts/theories is limited 0-14

Argument is not stated clearly.

Argument is not related to the evidence.

Argument not developed.

Reference to Unit concepts/theories is limited or not evident

Sources /20

Minimum and variety of 8 relevant academic

Sources are utilised to facilitate argument.

Accuracy of referencing using APA 7th 16-20

Evidence of engagement with readings and sources beyond the lecture slides with claims and statements supported by a minimum of 8 academic sources.

Skillful engagement with and integration of sources to facilitate argument.

Relevant researchers/theorists or scholars are appropriately named and cited using APA 7th 14-15

Some evidence of engagement with materials beyond the lecture slides with claims and statements supported by a minimum of 8 academic sources.

Engagement with and integration of sources to facilitate argument. There is some room for development.

Relevant researchers/theorists are mentioned with citing and referencing generally appropriate and accurate. 12-13

Some engagement with Unit materials beyond the lecture slides to facilitate argument.

Mostly appropriate selection of sources but they may be limited in scope, quality, and relevance to argument.

Relevant researchers/theorist are mentioned, with some errors in citing and referencing.

10-11

Engagement with materials beyond the lecture slides is limited.

Evidence of basic research, but some sources may be inappropriate or irrelevant.

Citing and referencing is attempted but may be faulty. 0-9

Little or no evidence of engagement with Unit materials and/or relevant research

Poor use and acknowledgement of sources

Referencing is consistently inaccurate or not attempted.

Structure & Organisation /30

Structure of essay to facilitate argument 24-30

The argument is skillfully organised in essay format.

The essay is well-linked and balanced leading to a cohesive and strong piece of writing 21-23

The argument is clearly organised in essay format.

The essay is generally well-linked and balanced 18-20

There is generally clear organisation of ideas in essay format.

There is linking and balance within and between sections generally facilitating argument, but inconsistently 15-17

Essay contains essential structural elements; however, organisation may be limited.

There is evidence of linking and balance within and between sections, but this may be limited 0-14

Argument is poorly organised.

Sections of the essay are missing and/or poorly executed

Style & Presentation /20 Academic expression style, language, tone, grammar, precision Adherence to word limit 16-20

Written expression skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity, concision, and fluency.

Academic language used skillfully and with precision.

Within the prescribed word limit 14-15

Written expression generally conveys meaning to readers.

Academic language is well- controlled for accuracy with only occasional error.

Within the prescribed word limit 12-13

Written expression generally conveys meaning to reader, although may contain some errors.

Academic language is generally consistent and appropriate although may contain some errors.

May be marginally over or under prescribed word limit. 10-11

Meaning and clarity is impeded by inconsistencies and inaccuracies in written expression.

Inconsistent use of academic language

Marginally over or under prescribed word limit. 0-9

There are numerous errors and inaccuracies in written expression.

Poor use of academic language

Significantly over or under prescribed word limit

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