Interconnections: Marking Rubric
Excellent High
Constructs an introduction that
engages with the ideas suggested by
Introduction the question or topic, and formulates a
clear thesis.
Explains, in depth, the positive impacts
Positive Impacts of tourism on the people, economy and
the environment.
Explains, in depth, the negative impacts
Negative
of tourism on the people, economy and
Impacts the environment.
Uses a range of appropriate and
Use of Evidence relevant examples to support claims
about the impact of tourism.
Draws a comprehensive conclusion
about the impact of tourism and
Conclusion provides a prediction of future trends
and/or suggests a way forward.
Consistently uses relevant geographical
Terminology terminology and concepts.
Presents a bibliography which
Bibliography accurately refers to a comprehensive
list of a range of sources.
Competent
Constructs an introduction derived
from the question or topic,
outlining the main points to be
raised and stating a thesis.
Describes, in depth, the positive
impacts of tourism on the people,
economy and the environment.
Describes, in depth, the negative
impacts of tourism on the people,
economy and the environment.
Uses appropriate and relevant
examples to support claims about
the impact of tourism.
Draws a conclusion about the
impact of tourism and provides a
prediction of future trends and/or
suggests a way forward.
Uses relevant geographical
terminology and concepts.
Presents a bibliography which
refers to a comprehensive list of a
sources.
Developing
Constructs an introduction
using key words from the
question or topic.
Describes the positive impacts
of tourism but may refer to
two out of three criteria.
Describes the negative impacts
of tourism but may refer to
two out of three criteria.
Uses some examples to
support claims about the
impact of tourism.
Reinforces key points made
throughout the report.
Uses some relevant
geographical terminology
and/or concepts.
Presents a bibliography which
includes a limited list of
sources.
Constructs a brief
introduction that addresses
the question or topic in
general terms.
Outlines, in general terms,
some of the positive
impacts of tourism.
Outlines, in general terms,
some of the negative
impacts of tourism.
Makes unsubstantiated
claims.
Concludes with simple
statements.
Makes limited use of
geographical terminology.
Provides citation for some
references used.