EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (EDUC9110)
ASSIGNMENT 3 (ESSAY) - MARKING RUBRIC
Criteria Unsatisfactory
0-1
Introduction There is no or weak attempt at
contextualising the issue because
the description of the specific
school situation, the root causes of
the issue, and/or the importance
of addressing the issue is
not/partially provided.
Literature No in-text citations or minimal
citations to critically analyse recent
literature based on leadership
theories/studies to support or
develop
the author’s argument
Content No or weak attempt at:
-explaining the opportunities
taking a leadership vs managerial
role in solving the issue
-analysing leadership styles, traits,
and behaviours required to solve
the issue identified
-recommending practical strategies
to solve the issue as the school
leader
Emerging
2-3
The issue is inadequately
contextualised because the
description of the specific school
situation, the root causes of the
issue, and/or the importance of
addressing the issue is brief.
A fair attempt was made at citing
various sources to critically analyse
recent literature to support or
develop the author’s argument
based on leadership
theories/studies. There may be
some contradictions/biases.
A good attempt at:
-explaining the opportunities taking
a leadership vs managerial role in
solving the issue
-analysing leadership styles, traits,
and behaviours required to solve the
issue identified
-recommending practical strategies
to solve the issue as the school
leader
Proficient Mark
4-5
Contextualises the issue with a /5
thorough description of the specific
school situation, the root causes of the
issue, and the importance of addressing
the issue.
A strong attempt at citing various /15
sources to critically analyse recent
literature to support or develop the
author’s argument based on leadership
theories/studies. Arguments and ideas
are free from contradictions/biases.
An excellent attempt at: /20
-explaining the opportunities taking a
leadership vs managerial role in solving
the issue
-analysing leadership styles, traits,
and behaviours required to solve the
issue identified
-recommending practical strategies to
solve the issue as the school leader
Organisation Very poor paragraph structure with Topic and concluding sentences are
no flow in topic sentences or overall included but need to be more
link within the piece of writing.
Language Vague, imprecise or
inappropriate vocabulary is used.
Sentences are mainly simple and
lack variety.
Serious errors in grammar,
spelling & punctuation interfere
with reading and comprehension.
Conclusion No, or weak concluding remark.
References Only a list of URLs was given, no
references were used, and/or
serious errors were found in both
the in-text citations and the
reference list.
Total
directly linked to the thesis
statement/claim/argument.
Paragraph structure is poor in
places.
Generally precise and
straightforward vocabulary is used.
Errors in grammar, punctuation
and vocabulary are rare and do
not interfere with reading and
comprehension.
Attempts were made to review key
aspects of the work.
A few credible sources were used. An
attempt has been made to adhere to
the 7th edition of the APA referencing
style both in the in-text citations and
the reference list, but there may be
minor digressions.
Highly effective topic and concluding /10
sentences (consistent, clear links to
thesis/ claims/ arguments) and
paragraph structure
Very well-organised and smooth
transition from one idea to the next.
Precise and concise vocabulary was /10
used. Sentences vary in pattern and
length.
The writing is free of errors in
grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Strong review of key aspects with /5
the integration of the
assessment objective.
A variety of credible sources are used, /10
and both in-text citations and the
reference list correctly adhere to the 7th
edition of the APA referencing style.
/75