Introduction to Academic English
Assignment 1: Formal Outline Feedback Form
Name:_______________________________________ Class: __________
Grade Content (15%)
The formal outline is excellent. It contains a complete and
A+ entirely good introduction, coherent topic sentences with links
A and direction, relevant and well-supported by suitable references.
A- Summaries are paraphrased well. The content addresses the title
appropriately and in considerable depth, using all the word count.
The outline is very satisfactory. It contains a relevant introduction,
B+ topic sentences, and summaries that are adequately paraphrased.
B There may be issues with completeness, supporting evidence, or
B- paragraph development/word counts. One source is under the
word count.
The outline is generally satisfactory, though it could be further
developed. A clear introduction, relevant topic sentences, and
C+ summaries can be found. The content addresses the essay title
C somewhat superficially and/or often relies on common knowledge.
C- Two or more sources are under the word count.
The outline is generally unsatisfactory. The introduction, topic
sentences or summaries may be missing or inadequate. There is an
D attempt to address the essay title, but it is unsuccessful or too basic.
Body paragraphs may lack evidence. The introduction and all the
sources are under the word count. Superficial and/or repetitive
content and/or some copying/plagiarism/GenAI.
The outline is unsatisfactory or incomplete. There is little attempt to
F address the title appropriately and to describe and support ideas at
an adequate level of complexity. The writing may be without any
sources/references for support. Plagiarism predominates/GenAI.
Additional Comments
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Assignment 1: Formal Outline (30%)
Language (5%)
A very good range and control of grammatical structures and
vocabulary, which are used appropriately and effectively to
communicate. Only very occasional errors, which do not affect
meaning coming through. Paragraphing is very well managed.
Flexible and precise use of connectors and other cohesive devices.
A sufficiently good range and control of grammar. Sentence
structures are appropriate in general. Communication is not
hindered by occasional errors. Vocabulary is used effectively and
appropriately with occasional lapses. Reasonably flexible and
precise use of connectors and cohesive devices, with rare
inconsistencies.
A limited range of structures is used. Several
grammatical/vocabulary errors occasionally hinder the readers’
understanding. Occasional lapses in spelling. Connectors and
cohesive devices lack range/accuracy. Punctuation errors may
confuse and occasionally cause intelligibility.
The range and control of sentence structures are inadequate.
Frequent grammatical/vocabulary errors hinder
communication and confuse the readers at times. The range of
language is limited. Spelling errors may be common and cause
intelligibility. Punctuation may be faulty. There is some copying
plagiarism/GenAI.
A poor range and control of grammatical structures. The writing is
generally inaccurate and frequently incomprehensible with error-
laden sentences. Vocabulary use is frequently inaccurate. Spelling is
typically incorrect and causes some difficulty. The essay is
unintelligible. Plagiarism predominates/GenAI.
Grade: __________
Referencing (10%)
Almost all sources are academic journal articles, books, or reports
with high relevance and authority. Reference list entries
completely adhere to the APA style with no more than one minor
error. Reporting verbs are used with some precision.
Several sources are academic journal articles, academic books or
reliable reports but not all clearly pass the CRAP test. Reference
list entries mostly adhere to the APA style of referencing. The
sources generally adhere to the APA referencing style but are NOT
formatted correctly. Reporting verbs (if any) are used but may lack
precision/variety. 1 source appears to lack authority or relevance.
2 sources appear to lack authority or relevance. Mostly non-
integral referencing is used, and these may have position errors/
inconsistencies.
Fewer than 3 sources are used, or all sources lack relevance.
Most sources lack authority or relevance, or errors may prevent
identification. The reference entries show little resemblance to the
APA style. There are more than 6 non-systematic errors in format.
Reference entries may be absent or show minimal resemblance
to the APA referencing style.
Grade
Content
Language
Referencing