BUS 700
Marking Rubric for BUS700 Economics
Assessment 3: Research Report, Individual Assignment
Criteria Fail
(0-49%)
Knowledge and Demonstrates little or no
understanding of understanding and knowledge
economics of the basic concepts,
principles and theories.
(20 marks)
Critical thinking, Little or no ability to identify
analysis and key issues. Unable to build up
logical arguments and
evaluation
analysis, and evaluation of the
issues in question.
(20 marks)
Reading and No description of research
Research objectives, source and use of
data. Unable to identify recent
(20 marks) journals and publications on
the research topic.
Written presentation Little or no knowledge of
report format and structural
(20 marks) flow. Poor written expression
with many disjointedness,
spelling and/or grammatical
errors. Information sources not
referenced.
Date: 30 October 2023
Term 3 2023 (T323)
Pass
(50-64%)
Demonstrates some
understanding and knowledge of
the basic concepts, principles
and theories, and still developing
knowledge of some economic
indicators and mechanism.
Limited ability to identify some
key issues but acceptable level
of arguments and analysis.
Presents basic evaluation
method but does not sufficiently
supports for the analysis.
Simple and basic description of
research objectives, source and
use of data, but not very clear.
Limited use of charts and
diagrams. Refers to some
discussions in journals and
publications but does not
incorporate.
Limited knowledge of report
format but acceptable structural
flow. Written expression with
some disjointedness, spelling
and/or grammatical errors.
Information sources referenced
with some errors.
Credit
(65-74%)
Demonstrates solid understanding
and knowledge of most concepts,
principles, theories, economic
mechanism and topic areas.
Shows ability to relate them to
practical questions.
Fair ability to identify most key
issues and expected level of
arguments and analysis with
critiques. Presents appropriate
analytical and methodological
tools for evaluation and the
analysis.
Succinct description of research
objectives, source and use of data
with a bit of details. Active use of
charts and diagrams. Application
and incorporation of recent
discussions in journals and
publications into the research.
Clear knowledge of report format
with right structural flow. Fair level
of written expression with little
disjointedness, minimal spelling
and/or grammatical errors.
Information sources referenced
with little error.
Distinction
(75-84%)
Demonstrates full understanding
and knowledge of concepts,
principles, theories, economic
mechanism and topic areas.
Shows proficiency in relating them
to a greater range of practical
questions and topical issues.
Greater ability and flexibility to
identify most key issues and other
related discussions with highly
logical arguments, critiques, and
in-depth analysis and elaboration.
Presents application and
comparison of different evaluation
methods with strengths and
limitations.
Well-defined, detailed description
of research objectives, source and
use of data. Using creative charts,
diagrams and tables differentiated
to an advanced level. Extended
application and incorporation of
discussions in journals and
publications beyond other’s views
for further thoughts.
Advanced knowledge of report
format with well-synthesised and
elaborated structural flow. High
quality written expression with no
presence of disjointedness,
spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Information sources referenced
with accuracy and consistency.
High Distinction
(85-100%)
Demonstrates excellent understanding
and knowledge of concepts, principles,
theories, economic mechanism with
great awareness of a range of economic
and para-economic issues. Shows
extended and deeper insight to a
professional level and high degree of
proficiency in explaining various
economic phenomena in the real world.
Excellent ability and flexibility to fully
identify all key issues and a broader
range of related discussions with highly
logical arguments, critiques, and in-
depth analysis and elaboration at a
greater degree. Presents professional
level of application and comparison of
different and more complicated
evaluation methods with strengths and
limitations.
Excellent, precise and full description of
research objectives, source and use of
data. Highly creative and effective use of
charts and diagrams substantiated with
more detailed tables and references to
an expert level. Extended and further
articulated application and incorporation
of recent discussions in journals and
publications to a more insightful level.
Professional knowledge of report format
with ability and capacity to synthesise
highly sophisticated and cohesive
structural flow in a great degree.
Superior and scholarly quality written
expression with no disjointedness,
spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Information sources referenced with
accuracy and consistency.
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Conclusions and Little or no interpretations and Some basic interpretations and Fair and expected level of Concise and thorough Excellent interpretations and implications
policy implications. Presents no implications at a limited level. A interpretations and implications interpretations and implications compared in great details succinctly for
recommendations policy recommendation and few points but not clear policy with some details, though not with the key details. More different stakeholders. Presents highly
outlook. recommendations and outlook. thorough. Some thoughtful policy thoughtful and insightful policy thoughtful policy recommendations with
(20 marks) recommendations and sound recommendations, and sound deeper insight, and sound outlook with
outlook supported by details. outlook with well-constructed well-constructed reasons and highly
reasons and own views. professional views. Suggests further
discussion points and study area.

Total mark out of 100 Comment:

Assessment mark
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Date: 30 October 2023

Term 3 2023 (T323)