ECX3550-ECX5550 Business in Asia

Research essay rubric

The assignment will be assessed based on the following criteria

Coherence of argument (15 marks)

 Relevance to the topic: demonstrate the collection of adequate data and figures to
support your arguments. (7 marks)
 Logical consistency: demonstrate the understanding and appropriate use of
economic rationales in the paper. (8 marks)

Originality (4 marks)

 Demonstrate your creativity in the use of facts to support your arguments.

Presentation (4 marks)

 Having a well-structured executive summary and conclusion section.

 Demonstrate the appropriate use of language and the style of charting in the
presentation.
Referencing (2 marks)

 Having a minimum of three (3) references (books or articles written in English

from reputable publishers), in addition to the references mentioned in this
instructional paper.
 Demonstrate appropriate use of reference style in the paper (footnotes, endnotes,
and etc.).

Note: In the current context, reputable publishers include international organisations,

governments, universities, and well-known commercial publishers. Citing newspaper
 articles is allowed but with caution in checking the sources of information.

Coherence of argument (15%) Originality (4%) Presentation (4%) Referencing (2%)

 Having a well-  Having a minimum of
 Relevance to the topic:  Demonstrate structured three (3) references (books
demonstrate the collection of your creativity executive or articles written in
adequate data and figures to in the use of summary and English from reputable
support your arguments. (7 facts to support conclusion publishers), in addition to
marks) your section. the references mentioned
 Logical consistency: demonstrate arguments. in this instructional paper.
the understanding and  Demonstrate the  Demonstrate appropriate
appropriate use of economic appropriate use use of reference style in
rationales in the paper. (8 marks) of language and the paper (footnotes,
the style of endnotes, and etc.).
charting in the
presentation.
Outstanding -identifies the research topic very well -careful critical analysis -reads clearly throughout - accurate evidence to support
(>80) - focus is maintained throughout the -draws thoughtful -graphs/diagrams or -highly relevant, accurate and
paper conclusions tables are properly reliable research sources
- engaging and thoughtful arguments labelled -effectively referenced and cited
- incisive analysis -fluent piece of writing
- appropriate supporting evidence

Good -identifies the research topic -some critical analysis -very well written and -essential evidence to support
(70-80) -focus is maintained for the most part -broader connections presentation -mostly relevant, accurate and
- adequate analysis and/or implications are -graphs/diagrams or reliable sources
-adequate supporting evidence not as thoroughly tables are properly -effectively referenced and cited
explored labelled for most part

Fair -superficial treatment of the topic - superficial analysis - inappropriate structure, -some evidence to support
(50-69) -focus is not consistently maintained - limited critical analysis written expression or -some sources may not be relevant
 throughout presentation -some sources may not be
-limited insight - graphs/diagrams or effectively referenced and cited
-supporting evidence is provided tables are not properly
labelled

Below -fails to identify clearly a relevant -little evidence of - flaws in structure, -lacks sufficient research sources
standard research topic originality writing or presentation to support
(<50) -lacks focus throughout -lacks critical analysis -unnecessarily repetitive -irrelevant references
-basic argument irrelevant and unsound -graphs/diagrams, tables -inadequate acknowledgement of
-inadequate or no supporting evidence are not labelled sources
-incorrect referencing and citation