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Midterm Performance Task #2 (2nd Semester)

Academic Essay

Name/s: (1) Alfonso, Andrea Joyce R. (4) Julian, Simoun Leann A. Score:________________
(2) Amendanio, Myrine P. (5) Yason, Jazmin Lorraine F. Gr/Section: 12 – ABM 5
(3) Barrientos Chona P. Date: December 13, 2018

I. Description
This activity aims to test students’ skill in writing a scpholarly essay of an academic topic/issue pertinent to their
field.

II. Mechanics
1. Students will be divided into groups. Each group will consist of four (4) to five (5) members.
2. Each group must think of a topic in their field that they would like to write about. The topic should be interesting
and relevant. If a topic has already been chosen by one group, it must not be taken up by another group. Each
group should have a different topic to discuss and write. The course instructor will check each group’s topic to
ensure no redundancy of topic.
3. The student-writers will have the liberty to come up with a title for their essay.
4. The essay should consist of not less than 1,500 words, and not more than 1,600 words.
5. The essay should abide by the following prescribed format:
Font Style: Times New Roman Spacing: Double-Spaced
Font Size: 12 Paper Size: Letter
6. Before submission, student-writers must subject their essay to an online plagiarism scanner to be prescribed by
their course instructor to ensure originality of work.
7. Upon submission, the student-writers must attach the references used for the essay, and a screenshot of the
plagiarism report.
III. Rubrics
Rubrics for Academic Essay

VGE GE
SE LE
(To a very (To a
(To some (To a little
CRITERIA great great
extent) extent)
extent) extent)
10pts 5pts
25 pts 20pts

Topic is appropriate, relevant,

TOPIC SELECTION
interesting, and strand-
Understanding and addressing related. Topic key points are
the topic covered.

Topic is introduced in an
interesting manner. Thesis
STRUCTURE/ORGANIZATION
statement is established.
 Introduction Paragraphs contain main
ideas. Arguments are clear,
 Body
related, and easy to follow.
 Conclusion
Essay ended with an
impactful conclusion

Information is paraphrased
RESEARCH and synthesised in own
Integrating evidence - words; quotes are used
Paraphrasing/ synthesising sparingly. Information is
Referencing, Citing correctly referenced – in both
in-text and in reference list.
Essay contains a few errors,
makes good use of
appropriate words, and
observes correct spelling.
Essay follows prescribed
GRAMMAR AND PROPER
writing format.
FORMATTING

TOTAL ____/100