MARKING RUBRIC - ASSIGNMENT 3: INDIVIDUAL REPORT (35%, 3,500 words +/- 10%)
IBUS 2003, Sem 2, 2022
CRITERIA Fail 0‐49%
Understanding and Demonstration of
awareness of Relevant limited, or no
Theoretical Concepts knowledge of the
(12.5 marks) principles and theories
of trade logistics in the
report
Use or Practical Few trade logistics
Application of Theoretical principles applied to the
Concepts selected product as
(12.5 marks) regards international
transport, strategic
shipping issues,
packaging and materials
handling; identifies few
or no relevant issues, no
justification for
managerial decisions
taken
Writing Skills: grammar, Sentence structures,
coherence, logical flow, lexis, diction,
referencing using APA punctuation, vocabulary
style and grammar inadequate
for clarity and/or
(5 marks)
incomplete referencing
of sourced material
Structure of Report is Does not adhere to the
presented in the report conventions of the
format that is logical and report format except
in a well-organized with regard to minor
manner (5 marks) details
Pass 50‐64%
Demonstration of
rudimentary knowledge of
some principles and theories
of trade logistics. Basic
quality and quantity of trade
logistics principles shown in
report
Trade logistics principles
applied at a bare minimum
to the selected product as
regards international
transport, strategic shipping
issues, packaging and
materials handling; identifies
few relevant issues, and
minimal justification for
managerial decisions taken
Sentence structures, lexis
and grammar adequate, but
spelling and other errors
cause distraction and/or
errors in referencing
Adheres minimally to the
conventions of the report
format: which may or may
not include an executive
summary, introduction,
numbered sections/sub-
sections, summary and
recommendations
Credit 65‐74%
Demonstration of some
knowledge of the principles and
theories of trade logistics. Basic
quality and quantity of trade
logistics principles shown in
report
Some trade logistics principles
applied at a basic level to the
selected product as regards
international transport,
strategic shipping issues,
packaging and materials
handling; identifies some of
the issues, and a rationale
outlined for the managerial
decisions taken
Sentence structures, lexis,
diction, punctuation,
vocabulary and grammar
adequate, with minor errors
that do not distract reader from
the main message
Adheres partially to some
conventions of the report
format: which may or may not
include an executive summary,
introduction, numbered
sections/sub-sections,
summary and
recommendations
Distinction 75‐84%
Demonstration of advanced
knowledge of the principles and
theories of trade logistics. High
quality and quantity of trade
logistics principles shown in
report
Some trade logistics principles
applied; clear, sensible
examples provided about
international transport,
strategic shipping issues,
packaging and materials
handling regarding the selected
consumer product; identifies
most of the issues. Rationale
provided for the managerial
decisions taken
Sentence structures and
grammar is good and correct
referencing of all sourced
material
Adheres to a large extent to the
conventions of the report
format: including an executive
summary, introduction,
Numbered sections/sub-
sections, summary and
recommendations
Higher Distinction 85‐100%
Superior demonstration of advanced
comprehension and knowledge of many
principles and theories of trade logistics
above what could be expected. High
quality and quantity of trade logistics
principles shown clearly in report such as
incoterms, documentation, packing,
packaging, materials handling, transport,
labelling, containerization, transit storage
shipping, and customs import clearance.
Superior quality and quantity of trade
logistics principles applied; many clear,
sensible examples provided over and
above the norm about international
transport, strategic shipping issues,
documentation, in-transit storage,
packaging, packing, and materials
handling as regards the specific selected
manufactured consumer product;
identifies all the issues. Rationale
provided for all managerial decisions
taken
Utilizes a broad range of words,
sentences, paragraphs, lexis and structure
with fluency for conciseness and ease of
reading. Writing and APA style
references are essentially clear, precise,
concise, and error free including at least 3
academic journal articles.
Adheres comprehensively to all
conventions of the report format:
including an executive summary, table of
content, introduction, numbered sections
and sub-sections, summary and
recommendations, references, 2cm top,
bottom, left and right margins, 12 font
size Times New Roman and appendices
if necessary