EAP 5 Research Report Marking Guide

CLASS: 18 19 20 21 22
Student Name:
Genre and Organisation Overall rating
Your response is appropriate for a research report writing task. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
For example, you have:
Comments
 addressed the prescribed task in the specified word
count and in academic style
 included all the required sections (Abstract,
Introduction, Methodology, Results,
Discussion)
 included all the ‘moves’ in each of the sections
 includes accurate data analysis
 is based on an adequate research instrument
(questionnaire, experiment)
 demonstrates appropriate use of secondary source
Language and Grammar Overall rating
The response includes effective and accurate use of vocabulary and grammar. 8 7 6 5 4 3 21
For example, you have:
Comments
 used a broad range of vocabulary with correct word forms
 included a range of sentence types
 used correct sentence structure with subject/verb
agreement, accurate tense forms, and appropriate
articles
 used transition signals accurately for cohesion
 used an appropriate level of modality –especially in Discussion
 used nominalisation for abstraction
Other Features Overall rating
The response is appropriately presented. 4 3 2 1 0
For example, you have:
 used internal references correctly
Comments
 included a reference list consistent with Harvard referencing conventions
 used correct spelling
 used correct punctuation
 used correct format including a title page and contents page
 included tables and diagrams that are correctly formatted and labelled
 attached your research instrument

TOTAL: /20

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