I Structure Shows an excellent and logical I /Organisation and f organisation and development of Formatting ideas into appropriate and clear paragraphs

Thesis clearly states the position and all main points are previewed and clear.
Excellent essay coherence and paragraph cohesion
Formatting is accurate and appropriate.

Mostly appropriate, logical

organisation and development of main ideas. May lack some clarity or definition of paragraphs.
Relevant thesis but may have minor omissions or the preview may require more clarity and structure
Shows sufficient essay coherence but may have inconsistent transitions. Most paragraphs demonstrate cohesion.
Formatting is mostly accurate and appropriate
Essay is within recommended word limit (+1- 10%)
Grammar, Shows excellent grammatical range Punctuation and and accuracy. / Vocabulary I Utilises appropriate punctuation 1 and capitalisation.
Demonstrates an excellent understanding and control of academic register.
Uses cause and effect language effectively and appropriately. Appropriate and accurate vocabulary with correct spelling.
Follows all advice given in Annotated Bibliography, and Successfully executes improvements.

Exhibits little to no logical or consistent organisation. Poor development of main ideas. A weak thesis or thesis omitted No preview or preview of main points unclear.
Shows little to no essay coherence or paragraph cohesion.

Contains significant formatting errors.
Essay is outside the recommended word limit.
Shows a reasonable grammatical range with minor errors, but meaning is clear. Generally utilises punctuation and capitalisation effectively.
Exhibits a sound understanding and sufficient use of academic register.
Uses cause and effect language with some minor problems Some minor errors or limitations in the choice of vocabulary, and occasional spelling errors, but meaning are clear.
Follows most advice given in Annotated Bibliography with some success.

Shows serious and recurring errors in grammar that interfere with reader understanding Little use of appropriate punctuation and capitalisation.
Exhibits little to no control or understanding of academic style and register. Use of cause and effect language is problematic or omitted. Significant errors in vocabulary and frequent spelling errors, which interfere with reader understanding.
Does not sufficiently follow advice given in Annotated Bibliography, or attempts are unsuccessful.
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