Step 2: Match with Marking Guide

Marking Guides/Schedules will vary greatly. However their purpose is:

This example shows how a marking guide/schedule can further inform instructions. Marking guides will often provide guidance as to how to proceed with the assignment.

Example

The assignment instruction was:

'Write an assignment which includes an evaluation of one piece of information".

The marking schedule was:

Evaluation (10 marks)

An evaluation of one piece of information (e.g. internet site, journal article, - book chapter) using at least 5 criteria which demonstrated an understanding of the relationship between the information and the topic.

Note that the marking schedule indicates the mark of 10 allocated to this; it also provides guidance as to how to evaluate i.e. using at least 5 criteria and demonstrating the relationship between the information and the topic.

 

The format of a Marking Guide/Schedule will depend on the type of assignment e.g.

However, generally they will cover:


 Following are examples of Marking Guides used in:

Media
Assessment Criteria: %
Demonstrates understanding of the business of radio, radio programme formatics and market dynamics
35
Arguments are : - Informed - Logical - Consistant - Persuasive
25
Creative Solutions (including promotional and marketing strategies)
20
Layout and presentation of Document (including spelling, grammar etc)
10
Use of outside sources and resources
10
Total
100
Commerce
Group Report Marking Schedule Possible Mark Actual Mark
The topic/issue is described and explained in suficient detail and clarity that the reader understands the constituent parts, the back ground and the overall nature of the topic/issue 20
Why is is important for managers to have an understanding of this issue, and what are the implications for business. 10
What can managers do to make sure they address this topic/issue in the workplace? What strategies and actions could be taken by managers to ensure that the business copes sucessfully with this issue? Demonstrate effective decision making when devising strategies. 30
Demonstrated that you have identified and evaluated, analysed and synthesised and applied what a number of management authors / Practitioners / Commentators ahve said about the issue. 20

In you assignment you have used or shown all of:

  • A copy of this marking schedule has been included with your assignment.]
  • You have used correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • The assignment is clear, legible and professionally presented.
  • This assignement is appropriately referenced. (APA refer student handbook)
10

Overall quality of work:

  • coverage, relevance, coherance, effectiveness, innovative or creative approach.
10
Total Possible Marks 100
Actual Mark Awarded
Markers comments:

Do your conclusions summarise, and explain ramifications? 4
A penalty of up to 2 marks may be deducted for serious flaws in ANY of the following areas: style, register, spelling, length, bibliography etc.
Total possible mark for essay 30
Marker's Comments: