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ANALYTICAL ESSAY ON CHOSEN FEATURE ARTICLE

OUTCOME

ASSESSED

UNSATISFACTORY

LIMITED

SATISFACTORY

HIGH

VERY HIGH

WEIGHT

MARK

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1

Has little understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the article Has some understanding of the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the article Comprehends the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the article Comprehends the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the article, and appreciates the bias Analyses the attitudes, values and beliefs expressed in the article, alluding to the context of the author X1  

3

Uses incorrect grammar and syntax consistently Demonstrates some evidence of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Demonstrates few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation etc. Has a good command of Standard Australian English Has a very good command of Standard Australian English and writes with some flair and originality X 1  

4

Does not demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of analytical essays and has not used the models given There is some evidence of reference to models made Uses the models as a guide and aid, selecting appropriate techniques for use in own essay Uses the models very well , selecting a number of appropriate techniques in their own essay Adopts a variety of techniques, contributing to the fluency of the writing X 1  

9(a)

Tone is not suitable for a formal essay Tone is predominantly suitable for a formal essay Tone used is suitable for an analytical essay Tone used is very suitable for an analytical essay Tone used is excellent for an analytical essay and demonstrates fluency and confidence. X 1  

9(b)

Alludes to the selection of detail and language, but the argument is not clear Addresses the structure, selection of detail and language, but in a very simple way Is developing a clear argument supported by an analysis of structure, selection of detail and language Has a clear argument, supported by an analysis of structure, selection of detail and language Has a very clear argument, supported by an analysis of structure, selection of detail and language, in a fluent and mature manner X 3  

10

Submits no drafting with final copy Submits little evidence of drafting Submits sufficient evidence of drafting used to prepare for good copy Submits sufficient evidence of drafting and other strategies used to prepare for good copy Uses drafting and other strategies used very successfully to prepare for good copy X 1  
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