PWR 2016 T1

WRIT001:
Programme in Writing & Reasoning AY2016/2017, Term 1
Assignments and RubricsStudents Copy
Theme: Travel & Tourism

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment 1:
Comparative Analysis

Details
Assignment 2A: Discussion

of Trends

Assignment 2B: Business
Proposal
19 September 2016
Based on 2 sources
Includes an out-of-class writing
conference (Weeks 5 to 7)
650 - 750
Involves a synthesis of 3 to 4
sources
800 - 1000
Incorporates references from 6

to 8 sources
Proposal must be developed
from Assignment 2A
Includes an oral presentation
(Weeks 9 & 10), and an in-class
writing conference (Weeks 11 &
12)
Please take note:
Absence from these sessions will
result in an assignment grade that is
no higher than a C+
Word Limit
1000 - 1200
Deadline**
Sept. 9, 5 p.m.
Sept. 30, 5 p.m.
Nov. 11, 5 p.m.
Weight PLEASE TAKE NOTE

15%
The late submission policy is as
follows:
Time After Deadline
Maximum
Grade
5min - 11h 59min
C+
11h 59 min - 23h

59min
D+
more than 23h 59min
20%
35%
Assignments: ASSIGNMENT Overview
Assignment
WRIT001: Programme in Writing & Reasoning AY2016/2017, Term 1
ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

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Assignments: Assignment 1: Comparative Analysis
Assignment format
Task
Format

In the introduction, you may include a brief overview of the main points from both sources. Your comparative analysis must not simply be a summaryit
should be a comparison of the texts to evaluate the writers arguments. The analysis must be articulated in a clear thesis, and developed coherently,
backed up with evidence from the source texts. You can choose to have a point-by-point or text-by-text discussion.

Sources
Ramanathan, L. (2015, July 21). Why everyone should stop calling immigrant food ethnic. The Washington Post. Retrieved from
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/why-everyone-should-stop-calling-immigrant-food-ethnic/2015/07/20/07927100-266f-11e5b77f-eb13a215f593_story.html?tid=a_inl
Stevens, A. (2015, June 1). Stop thinking and just eat: When food adventuring trivializes culture. The Guardian. Retrieved from
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jun/01/food-adventuring-cultural-appropriation


Write a comparative analysis based on two sources to explore the issue of whether food adventuring is a form of cultural appropriation.

Based on your analysis, bearing in mind the writers purposes and intended audiences, decide whether:
one argument is stronger than the other;
both arguments are equally strong; or
both arguments are equally weak.

You are expected to state the specific reasons for your choice based on
the strength of the authors claims
the quality and types of evidence the author(s) choose(s) to support his/her claims.

For this assignment, you do not need to bring in other sources to support your discussion. You should only use examples from both articles to justify your
choice.

Assignment specifications
Word limit
The recommended word limit for the comparative analysis is

between 650 to 750 words.
Assignments that exceed the recommended word limit may

be penalized for redundancies and repetition of ideas,
clarity of expression and/or organization of the analysis in
the area(s) of Reasoning, Persuasion and
Grammar/Expression within the Grading Rubric.
Deadline
The soft copy of the assignment should be submitted via eLearn by

Friday, 9 Sept. 2016, at 5 p.m. (refer to Assignment Overview for
details on deadline).
Your instructor will inform you whether a hard copy of the assignment
needs to be submitted and the deadline for doing so.

RUBRIC FOR ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Professional
Competent
Developing
REASONING (40%)
Quality of
analysis/interpretation
Substantiation of
claim/ arguments by
supporting details such
as facts and evidence
throughout the paper/
presentation where
applicable
Organisational
structure (at text level)

appropriate to the
given genre and using
relevant content to
develop the argument

The comparison is clearly

focused on the features of
both articles (including
rhetorical context,
appeals, rhetorical
choices, quality of
evidence, types of
evidence, etc.)
The analysis is thoughtful
and convincing.
Clear thesis statement
that evaluates the
strengths and/or
weaknesses of the
arguments in both
articles.
The claims/arguments
that support the thesis
statement are effectively
substantiated by
supporting
details/evidence.
Not Evident

The structure is clear and

logical, and uses the
point-by-point, subjectby-subject, or text-by-text
strategy.
Arguments are fully
developed, appropriately
The comparison between

the two texts is moderately
both articles (including
rhetorical context, appeals,
rhetorical choices, quality
of evidence, types of
evidence, etc.)
The analysis is fairly
convincing.
Mostly clear thesis
statement but it is too
broad/general/overly
abstract. More clarity
needed on the strengths
and/or weaknesses of the
arguments in the articles.
that support the thesis
statement are moderately
well substantiated by
supporting
details/evidence.
The structure is
moderately clear and
logical, and uses the pointby-point, subject-bysubject, or text-by-text
strategy.
Arguments are mostly
The comparison between

the two texts is not
both articles, and there is
weak or little comparison.
There is hardly any
analysis and/or the author
merely lists the
similarities and
differences of both texts.
Vague attempt/no clear
thesis statement or
evaluation of the
arguments in the articles.
The claims/arguments are
weak and are loosely
linked to the thesis
statement and/or
supporting
details/evidence are
insufficient.
There is an attempt to
structure but it is not
clearly presented
throughout the writing.
Arguments are
underdeveloped and/or
lack supporting evidence.
No attempt to
compare/vague
statement of
comparison
Does not meet the
requirements of the
task assigned
No identifiable thesis
statement
are not linked to the
thesis statement
and/or supporting
details/evidence are
absent.
There is no evidence of
structure.
Arguments are grossly
underdeveloped.
Criteria
Logical flow of
ideas/coherence
between and within the
sections of the essay
supported by evidence and

explanation.
There are a few instances
where the treatment of
points and supporting
evidence are not
developed to their relative
importance.
Arguments are not

developed relative to their
importance.
Provides a reasonable
rhetorical context and a
summary of the text which
links it to the thesis
statement
Mostly smooth transition
within and between most
paragraphs, mostly clear
sequence
Mostly effective use of
transitions to develop
analysis and comparison
Provides a sketchy

summary of the text but
they have no clear link to

the thesis statement
Little transition within and
between paragraphs
Paragraphs are misplaced
or out of sequence.
Lack of transitions to
develop analysis and
comparison
No rhetorical context or
summary
No use of transitions,
unclear sequence of
material
analysed and supported

with evidence from the
texts.
Treatment of points and
supporting evidence is
balanced (arguments and
explanations are
developed relative to
their importance).
Provides an appropriate
summary of the text
which logically lead to the
thesis statement
Smooth transition within
and between paragraphs,
in a clear sequence
Effective use of transition
to show the development
of analysis and
comparison
Establish credibility
Displays great confidence

and knowledge about the
issue
Displays confidence and

knowledge about the issue
Evidence that the has

identified the needs of
the industry
Shows insightful
awareness and detailed

attention to the needs and
expectations of the
industry
Uses rhetorical appeals
such as logic, emotion and

credible sources
creatively and effectively
to persuade/convince the
reader

Shows awareness and

attention to the needs and
expectations of the
industry
Persuasive appeals
such as logic, emotion

and credible sources to
address the needs of
the industry

such as logic, emotion and

credible sources effectively
reader
Displays some uncertainty

and uses outdated or
irrelevant information
about the issue
Shows some awareness
and attention to the needs
of the stakeholders but at
times, may not be
successful
Uses some rhetorical
appeals such as logic,
emotion and credible
sources, but they are not
sufficient and/or used
convincingly
Displays uncertainty
and uses irrelevant
information about the
issue
Shows little or no
awareness of the needs
of the industry
Uses few or no
rhetorical appeals to
convince the reader
PERSUASIVENESS (30%)

Accuracy (grammar,
mechanics)
A few minor errors that

do not impede meaning
Appropriately concise
or elaborated (absence
of redundancy)
Style (varied sentence

structure, register and
tone, word choice)
Minor errors and a few

gross errors but the
meaning is not affected
Numerous minor errors or

several gross errors , some
of which impede meaning
Sentences are concise and

succinctly expressed or
skilfully elaborated.
Some concise and

succinctly expressed
sentences
Some repetition, using

sentences that are too
short or too long
Mostly clear
Appropriate word choice
Shows some sentence
variety
Somewhat vague, wordy,

not concise
Inaccurate/ inappropriate
word choices
Very simple sentence
structure
Lively style, authentic and

appropriate tone
Effective and succinct
word choice
Varied sentence structure
Clarity and readability
Very clear and readable
Mostly clear and readable
Using citations
correctly (APA)
Accurate use of APA

format for in-text
citations, and reference
section
Minor errors in citations in

using the APA style
Somewhat vague or
ambiguous
Inconsistent use of
citation or have not
mastered the APA style
There are numerous

minor errors and there
is a pattern of gross
errors that distort
meaning
Redundancy at
sentence level,
incomplete or
unclear/confusing
sentences
Quite unclear/rambling
Redundancy at word
level
Often exhibits
inaccurate/
inappropriate word
choice
Vague and/or
ambiguous
Lack of citation or
many errors using APA
citation style
GRAMMAR / EXPRESSION (20%)

USE OF SOURCES (10%)
Using sources
effectively by
summarizing,
paraphrasing or
quoting
Using citations
correctly (APA)
Quotes, summarises and

paraphrases moderately
well
Occasionally, integration
is awkward and needs
revision to improve
clarity and coherence
Minor errors in citations

in using the APA style
Many errors in quoting,
summarising and
paraphrasing
Incorporates information
from sources awkwardly;
incorporation of sources
creates incoherent
portions
Inconsistent use of

Inappropriate and/or
ineffective use of quotes,
summaries and
paraphrases; drop quotes
with missing quotation
marks; sources used are
not acknowledged
Lack of citation or many
errors using APA citation
style

Accurately and
appropriately quotes,
summarises and
paraphrases
Integration is smooth and

appealing to the reader;
clarity and coherence is
high
Accurate use of APA
format for in-text

section
ASSIGNMENT 2A: DISCUSSION OF TRENDS

Overview
Before you start on this assignment, choose a company to represent. Your role for this assignment is as a young business professional at a company (chosen
by you) and your manager has approached you to ask for a proposal on fresh, workable ideas to fuel the companys growth strategy.

To respond to your managers request, you will first conduct research on current trends in the industry (Assignment 2A) and then recommend a growth
strategy for the company (Assignment 2B).
In Assignment 1, you learned the analytical skill of comparing two sources. In Assignment 2A, you will expand on this skill and apply it to extract emerging
trends from your chosen sources based on your chosen industry and company (refer to page 10). But before you begin your assignment, you will first
need to 1. Pick a company 2. Identify the primary industry the company is in 3. Pick a sub-topic from the given list (see page 9). Then, proceed to identify
current trends in the industry in relation to your chosen topic. To identify these trends, you will investigate the current industry landscape (consider
relevant political, economic, social, psychological, behavioural, and technological factors) via secondary research (scholarly articles, business reports and
databases). You are expected to present two trends to your manager by synthesising information from 3 to 4 sources.

These trends may provide opportunities for the company to capitalise on, or reveal threats that could harm the companys bottom line (economic, social or
environmental). Therefore, this industry overview will be helpful to the company as it decides on the next course of action.
Make sure that the trends you picked for discussion are valid, accurate and relevant to the industry based on your chosen company. Note that in reviewing
the trends, you should be aware of your audiences needs and expectations before writing the discussion of trends.

Assignments: Assignment 2A: Discussion of Trends
Task
Topics
There are 5 topics to choose from within our theme of Travel & Tourism. Choose one topic from the following list and work on it for both Assignment 2A
and Assignment 2B:

Voluntourism
Eco-tourism
Medical/Wellness Tourism
Sports Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Do note that while the trends do not need to specifically address the chosen topic for Assignment 2A, the recommendation that you make in Assignment 2B
needs to fall within one of these topic areas.
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Word limit
The Discussion of Trends should be between 800 and 1000
words.

Assignments that exceed the recommended word limit may be
penalized for redundancies and repetition of ideas, clarity of
expression and/or organization of the analysis in the area(s)
of Reasoning, Persuasion and Grammar/Expression within
the Grading Rubric.
Deadline
The soft copy of the assignment should be submitted via eLearn by

Friday, 30 Sept. 2016, at 5 p.m. (refer to Assignment Overview for
details on deadline).
Your instructor will inform you whether a hard copy of the assignment
needs to be submitted and the deadline for doing so.


You should prepare a company profile and hand it in as a hard copy to your instructor together with a cover page. The company profile is ungraded and is
not part of the word count for the assignment.

You will be expected to expand on Assignment 2A to write a Business Proposal in Assignment 2B. The Discussion of Trends you have written as Assignment
2A will provide the rationale for and evidence in support of the recommendation you will make in Assignment 2B.

Suggested Tools
Synthesis matrix
Company profile (vision, mission, values)
It is recommended that you use 3 to 4 sources for your Discussion of Trends. You will use your library skills to find sources for the assignment. Do note
that going beyond the recommended number of sources will affect the quality of the synthesis and you may get penalty for inadequate competencies in the
categories of Reasoning (40%) and/or Use of Sources (10%) [See pages 11-12 and 15].

Sources
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RUBRIC FOR ASSIGNMENT 2A: DISCUSSION OF TRENDS
Professional
Competent
Developing
REASONING (40%)
Quality of
Analyses related trends

insightfully, convincingly
applied the analysis to
derive a position
statement relevant to the
company
Highly relevant to the
needs of the company
Interprets and analyses
information accurately
Substantiation of
claim/ arguments by

presentation where
applicable
Claims and points are

very effectively justified
and substantiated.
Effective use of
industry/company
information to address
trend(s)
Organisational

appropriate to the

relevant content to
Clear and appropriate

structure throughout
All points are fully
developed, appropriately
analysed and supported
with evidence from the
sources
Logical flow of
ideas/coherence

and between paragraphs,
Not Evident

Analyses related trends

appropriately,
convincingly applied the
analysis to derive a
position statement
relevant to the company
Moderately relevant to
the needs of the company
Interprets and analyses
information mostly
accurately

mostly justified and
substantiated.
Sufficient use of
information from the
industry/company to
identify the relevance of
the trend(s)
Mostly clear structure
throughout most parts
Most of the points are
fully developed,
appropriately analysed
and supported with some
evidence from the sources

Trends are not woven

together, gaps in the
development of ideas,
lacks coherence between
trends and position
statement
Weak relevance to the
needs of the company
Does not analyse
information but
summarises the main
ideas
mentioned but are
seldom justified or
substantiated.
Insufficient/little or no
industry/company
information to identify
the trend(s)
Fairly weak and unclear
structure
Only a few points are
fully developed,
appropriately analysed
and supported but with
weak evidence from the
sources
Little transition within
and between
No trends identified, just

a compilation of points
No justification, trends
are not relevant to the
company
No analysis of
information
No relevance to the needs
of the company
No indication of trend
Little or no link between
the trend and company
No structure
Underdeveloped points
unclear sequence of
Criteria
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sequence
paragraphs. Paragraphs
are misplaced or out of
sequence.
comparison
material
in a clear sequence
Effective use of transition
to show the development
of analysis and
comparison
13


Clear evidence that the

student has identified
the needs of
stakeholders
Persuasive appeals

the stakeholders

Demonstrates strong
awareness of role in
company and the relation
between the trends and
the role
Shows awareness of
and/or identifies the

needs of stakeholders
Demonstrates awareness
of role in company and
the relation between the
trends and the role
Shows some degree of

awareness to identify the
needs of stakeholders

and credible sources
reader


and credible sources
effectively to
persuade/convince the
reader
Demonstrates little
awareness of role in
company and the
relation between the
trends and the role
Shows little awareness of
the needs of stakeholders
No awareness of role in
company and the relation
between the trends and
the role
Uses some rhetorical

appeals such as logic,
emotion and credible
sources, but they are
insufficient and/or not
used convincingly
Uses few or no rhetorical

appeals to convince the
reader
Shows no awareness of
the needs of stakeholders
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Accuracy (grammar,
mechanics)
A few minor errors that

do not impede meaning

of redundancy)
Sentences are concise

and succinctly expressed
or skilfully elaborated.
Some concise and

sentences

structure, tone, and
word choice)
Lively style, authentic

and appropriate tone
word choice
Varied sentence
structure
Mostly clear
Shows some sentence
variety

Numerous minor errors

or several gross errors,
some of which impede
meaning
short or too long
not concise
Inaccurate/
inappropriate word
choices
structure
Somewhat vague or
ambiguous
There are numerous

minor errors and there is
a pattern of gross errors
that distort meaning
Redundancy at sentence
level, incomplete or
unclear/confusing
sentences
Redundancy at word
level
Often exhibits
inaccurate/
inappropriate word
choice
Often vague and/or

ambiguous
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Evaluating quality of
sources
All sources are clearly

credible and reliable
Using sources
effectively by
summarizing,
paraphrasing or
quoting
Using citations
correctly (APA)
Accurately and
summarises and
paraphrases

high
Accurate use of APA
format for in-text

section

Most sources are credible
and reliable
Some sources used are

credible and reliable

well
Occasionally, integration
is awkward and needs
revision to improve
clarity and coherence
Minor errors in citations

in using the APA style
summarising and
paraphrasing
creates incoherent
portions
Inconsistent use of

Sources often lack

credibility and reliability
summaries and
not acknowledged
style
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ASSIGNMENT 2B: BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Context
The manager/decision-maker of your chosen company is pleased with the analysis you did in Assignment 2A. Based on the discussion of trends that are
emerging in the chosen industry, your next assignment is to write a business proposal of approximately 1000-1200 words to the manager/decision-maker.
Task
In Assignment 2A, you have discussed trends that are relevant to the industry/company. Now, in Assignment 2B, you will identify the trend that is most
relevant to your companys growth strategy, make a recommendation you would like the company to adopt and include a short and long term action plan to
carry out the recommendation.

Format
Introduction
Identification of most relevant trend to the company
Recommendation & Justification
Plan of Action
Conclusion
References
Appendix (optional)
Sources
In writing the report, it is recommended that you use 6 to 8 sources to develop logical arguments to persuade the management to adopt your
recommendation and implement the action plan. In crafting your arguments, you might need to analyse the benefits, risks and feasibility of the business
proposal. The sources may include scholarly articles, business reports, databases, and case studies.
Assignments: Assignment 2B: Business Proposal
The business proposal should consist of the following sections:
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Word limit
Deadline
The Business Proposal should be between 1000 to 1200 words.
Assignments that exceed the recommended word limit may be

penalized for redundancies and repetition of ideas, clarity of
expression and/or organization of the analysis in the area(s)
of Reasoning, Persuasion and Grammar/Expression within the
Grading Rubric.
The soft copy of the assignment should be submitted via eLearn

by Friday, 11 Nov., 2016, 5 p.m. (Refer to Assignment
Overview for details on deadline.)
Your instructor will inform you whether a hard copy of the

assignment needs to be submitted and the deadline for doing so.
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RUBRIC FOR ASSIGNMENT 2B: BUSINESS PROPOSAL
Professional
Competent
Developing
REASONING (30%)
Quality of
Substantiation of
claim/arguments by
presentation where
applicable
Organisational

appropriate to the
relevant content to
Analyses all information in

a well-reasoned and
thoughtful way
Interprets all relevant
information from various

sources accurately and
integrates these logically
Analyses most of the

information in a wellreasoned way
Interprets most
information from various
sources accurately and
integrates these logically
All arguments are wellsubstantiated (including

rationale,
recommendation and
feasibility).
Recommendation is a
strategic and specific
response to the identified
trend.
Recommendation is
beneficial, feasible and
well-substantiated.
Each point is fully laid out
to achieve maximum
effect. (All information a
reader would require to
understand and follow the
argument is properly
organised and fully
articulated).
Most arguments are wellsubstantiated.

Recommendation is a
specific response to the
identified trend.
Recommendation is
beneficial and feasible, yet
is not fully substantiated.
Each point is laid out but

organisation and
articulation could be
improved for greater
comprehension by reader.
Each section is developed,
sequenced and coherently
structured.
Not Evident
Analyses some of the

information in a limited
and uncertain manner
Weak interpretation of
relevant information from
various sources and these
are integrated
ineffectively
Arguments are not wellsubstantiated.
Recommendation
responds to generalities in
the industry rather than
the specific trend
identified.
Recommendation is not
feasible and/or
substantiated.

Organisation and
articulation of each point
is poor.
Some sections are
underdeveloped.
Does not analyse the

information
No interpretation of
information or
interpretation is present
but it is irrelevant or not
integrated
Arguments are grossly
underdeveloped.
Recommendation does not
respond to the trend
identified.
No clear recommendation
and/or not clearly
substantiated.
Random structure
Some sections are missing
such as feasibility
(benefits, risks).
Criteria
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Logical flow of
ideas/coherence

sequence
Little transition within and

between paragraphs.
Paragraphs are misplaced
or out of sequence.
comparison
unclear sequence of
material
Each section is fully

developed, sequenced and
coherently structured.
and between paragraphs, in

a clear sequence
Effective use of transition to
show the development of
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Displays great confidence

and knowledge about the
issue
Uses credible sources to
convince the audience

Displays confidence and
knowledge about the issue
Uses mostly credible
sources to convince the
audience
Clear evidence that the

student has identified
the needs of the
stakeholders
Persuasive appeals

the stakeholders
Displays some
uncertainty and uses
outdated or irrelevant
issue
Uses weak sources
Shows awareness of
and/or identifies the
needs of the stakeholders
Shows some degree of

awareness to identify the
needs of the stakeholders,
but at times, may not be
successful
Shows little awareness of

the needs of the
stakeholders
Effective use of
company and its
competitors to support
arguments
uses appeals (logic,
emotions and credibility)
to bolster all parts of the
report in a creative and an
effective manner
Convinces stakeholders
with research rather than
unproven or unsupported
assumptions and
generalisations
information on the
company and its
arguments
Uses appeals (logic,
emotions and credibility) to

bolster all parts of the
report in a mostly effective

manner
Mostly convinces
stakeholders with research
but report contains a few
unproven or unsupported
assumptions and
generalisations
Sufficient use of
information on the
company and/or its
arguments
Appeal is not effectively
used
Attempts to convince
stakeholders with
research but large
portions of the report are
based on unproven or
unsupported
assumptions and
generalisations
Displays uncertainty and

uses irrelevant
issue
Uses dubious sources or
uses sources
inappropriately
Shows no awareness of
the needs of the
stakeholders
Insufficient use of
company and/or its
arguments
No attempt to convince
stakeholders with
research and/or large
portions of the report are
based on unproven or
unsupported assumptions
and generalisations
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Accuracy (grammar,
mechanics)
A few minor errors that do

not impede meaning

of redundancy)
Sentences are concise and

succinctly expressed or
skilfully elaborated.
Some concise and

sentences

structure, tone, and
word choice)
Lively style, authentic and

appropriate tone
word choice
Varied sentence structure
Mostly clear
Shows some sentence
variety


Numerous minor errors

or several gross errors,
some of which impede
meaning
short or too long

not concise
Inaccurate/
inappropriate word
choices
structure
Somewhat vague or
ambiguous
There are numerous

minor errors and there is
a pattern of gross errors
that distort meaning
Redundancy at sentence
level, incomplete or
unclear/confusing
sentences
Redundancy at word
level
Often exhibit
inaccurate/inappropriate
word choice
Vague and/or ambiguous
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Evaluating quality of
sources
All sources are clearly

credible and reliable.
Most sources are credible

and reliable.
Some sources used are

credible and reliable.
Sources often lack

credibility and reliability.
Using sources
effectively by
summarizing,
paraphrasing or
quoting

well
Occasionally, integration is
awkward and needs
revision to improve clarity
and coherence.
Minor errors in citations in

using the APA style
summarising and
paraphrasing
creates incoherent
portions
Inconsistent use of

summaries and
not acknowledged
Using citations
correctly (APA)
Accurately and
summarises and
paraphrases
high.
Accurate use of APA
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WRIT001:

Programme in Writing & Reasoning AY2016/2017, Term 1

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Theme: Travel & Tourism

Assignment 2A: Discussion

Incorporates references from 6

Sept. 30, 5 p.m.

Nov. 11, 5 p.m.

Weight PLEASE TAKE NOTE

5min - 11h 59min

11h 59 min - 23h

more than 23h 59min

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ASSIGNMENT 1: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

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structure (at text level)

develop the argument

The comparison is clearly

The structure is clear and

The comparison between

The comparison between

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supported by evidence and

Arguments are not

rhetorical context and a

they have no clear link to

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analysed and supported

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Displays great confidence

Displays confidence and

Evidence that the has

awareness and detailed

such as logic, emotion and

Shows awareness and

such as logic, emotion

Uses rhetorical appeals

such as logic, emotion and

Displays some uncertainty

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A few minor errors that

Style (varied sentence

Minor errors and a few

Numerous minor errors or