Application of Criticism (45%)
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Excellent
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Thorough theoretical exploration. Abundant relevant observations. Main point is explained well and criticized or questioned or applied in a novel way. A minimum of six relevant observations from the text.
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Good
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Detailed theoretical exploration. Sufficient relevant observations. The main point is explained adequately. Four or Five relevant observations from the text.
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Satisfactory
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Satisfactory theoretical exploration. Satisfactory quantity of relevant observations. The main point is explained in oversimplified and reductionist terms. At least three relevant observations from the text.
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Poor
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Insufficient exploration of theory. Insufficient observations to justify the use of the theory. The theory is mentioned but the main point is missed.
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Unacceptable
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No theory connected to observations. No observations to support theory.
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Logic of Argumentation (30%)
Excellent
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Strong connection between observations made and theory used.
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Good
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Clear connection between observations made and theory used.
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Satisfactory
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Some connection between observations made and theory used.
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Poor
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No connection between observations made and theory used.
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Unacceptable
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No theory connected to observations. No observations to support theory.
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Organization of Content (15%)
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Excellent
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Paper format properly applied and paragraph order within sections arranged to achieve maximum effect.
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Good
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Paper format properly applied and paragraph order within sections used effectively.
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Satisfactory
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Paper format properly applied.
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Poor
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Paper format misapplied (i.e. section headings inconsistent with content of section).
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Unacceptable
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Paper format disregarded (i.e. no sections).
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Clarity of Presentation (10%)
Excellent
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One/no spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
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Good
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Few spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
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Satisfactory
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Some spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
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Poor
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Many spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
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Unacceptable
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Chronic spelling, punctuation and/or grammatical errors.
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