ASSESSMENT 1: Summative Essay – Practice the Knowledge gained from Week 1 & 2
This week you will be submitting the first summative essay that counts for the 20% of your overall grade. In order to successfully complete this task, please read carefully the instructions of the document ‘Brief and Guidelines for Assessment 1’.
Assessment Score and Criteria Scoring for Course Assessments 1, 2 and 3.
Topic reflecting Research Capacity & understanding of Assignment’s requirement
Agreement with assignment’s research directions and the essay’s title and purpose
Maximum score20
Theoretical Conceptualizations in research and Research skills
Satisfying development of each section and clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge. A defined and compehensive conceptual framework with categories / elements or variables
Maximum score20
Argumentation & criticality in research
Views are properly developed and supported with
in-text citations. Use examples from observation / evidence, diagramms / charts (if necessary)
Maximum score20
Correct research organization, essential parts of the research study/topic
There is an appropriate development of the main Research sections (titled by the assignment’ topic)
Maximum score10
Links and Sequence of chapters and sub-sections (macro level)
Student organizes his/her assignment in a distinct And clear manner establishing research nature essay
Maximum score5
Links and Sequence of chapters and sub-sections (micro level)
Student organizes the assignment sections indicating A research logic among sections
Maximum score5
Consistent use of terms and scientific names
Valid and appropriate scientific terms are used.
Maximum score4
Clarity, accuracy and language
Flexibility in expressions, uniformity and writing in complete messages (words’ repetition, simplified words), appropriate writing style (use of ‘third’ person)
Maximum score2
Elaborate syntax
Correct verb-tense and pronouns, complete sentences, order of words and sentences
Maximum score2
Correct spelling
Correct use of punctuation, no misspellings, contractions and typing errors
Maximum score2
General presentation
Cover page, Page numbering, Margins and Justified margins, Line spacing, Appendices (if necessary), Font consistency, Separation of research’ sections
Maximum score5
APA reference system
Citations, internal referencing and reference list according to APA referencing guide with no errors
Maximum score5
ASSESSMENT 1: Summative Essay – Practice the Knowledge gained from Week 1 & 2
This week you will be submitting the first summative essay that counts for the 20% of your overall grade. In order to successfully complete this task, please read carefully the instructions of the document ‘Brief and Guidelines for Assessment 1’.
Assessment Score and Criteria Scoring for Course Assessments 1, 2 and 3.
Topic reflecting Research Capacity & understanding of Assignment’s requirement
Agreement with assignment’s research directions and the essay’s title and purpose
Maximum score20
Theoretical Conceptualizations in research and Research skills
Satisfying development of each section and clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge. A defined and compehensive conceptual framework with categories / elements or variables
Maximum score20
Argumentation & criticality in research
Views are properly developed and supported with
in-text citations. Use examples from observation / evidence, diagramms / charts (if necessary)
Maximum score20
Correct research organization, essential parts of the research study/topic
There is an appropriate development of the main Research sections (titled by the assignment’ topic)
Maximum score10
Links and Sequence of chapters and sub-sections (macro level)
Student organizes his/her assignment in a distinct And clear manner establishing research nature essay
Maximum score5
Links and Sequence of chapters and sub-sections (micro level)
Student organizes the assignment sections indicating A research logic among sections
Maximum score5
Consistent use of terms and scientific names
Valid and appropriate scientific terms are used.
Maximum score4
Clarity, accuracy and language
Flexibility in expressions, uniformity and writing in complete messages (words’ repetition, simplified words), appropriate writing style (use of ‘third’ person)
Maximum score2
Elaborate syntax
Correct verb-tense and pronouns, complete sentences, order of words and sentences
Maximum score2
Correct spelling
Correct use of punctuation, no misspellings, contractions and typing errors
Maximum score2
General presentation
Cover page, Page numbering, Margins and Justified margins, Line spacing, Appendices (if necessary), Font consistency, Separation of research’ sections
Maximum score5
APA reference system
Citations, internal referencing and reference list according to APA referencing guide with no errors
Maximum score5