I don’t need essay with very fancy language as it is my second language. I would like to make sure that there won’t be web-sites as reference (only books and online journals, law, conventions, etc.) and clear structure with arguments.
Length: 2,500 words (excluding non-explanatory footnotes)
Format: 12 point font, at least 1.5 spacing, and a standard margin of at least 1.5 inches to allow for marker comments.
1. Argument
Relevance: How well does the essay answer the question asked?
Quality of the Argument: Does the essay provide a logical, consistent and sustained argument?
2. Critical Analysis
Critical Analysis versus Description: Does the essay provide a critical analysis of the subject matter, or is
it merely descriptive?
Competing Perspectives: Does the essay show understanding of competing perspectives?
Level of Analysis: Does the essay weigh competing perspectives logically, rigorously and fairly?
Originality and Creativity: Does the essay show original and creative thought?
2. Knowledge and Understanding
Use of sources: Does the essay demonstrate wide reading of appropriate sources?
Accurate Knowledge: Is accurate knowledge of the subject matter demonstrated?
Level of Knowledge: What level of knowledge of the subject does the essay demonstrate – broad or indepth
knowledge?
Understanding of relevant theory: Does the essay show an understanding of relevant theoretical concepts
and how they may be applied?
Evidence of Understanding: Does the essay overly paraphrase the works of other authors, or does it show a
good attempt to explain ideas and concepts in the writer’s own words.
3. Evidence/Resources
Relevance of Evidence: Does the essay use relevant supporting evidence? Does it use relevant empirical
and theoretical examples?
Argument supported by evidence: Are the conclusions drawn supported by the evidence provided?
Quality of Evidence: Are the sources academic or scholarly?
4. Structure and Organisation
Logic and Consistency: Is the argument presented in a structured in a logical and consistent way?
Clarity of Purpose: Is the purpose of each paragraph or sub-section clear?
Signposting: Are linking sentences and sign-posting used at appropriate points in the essay?
Introduction and Conclusion: Does the essay use the introduction and conclusion effectively?
Word Length: Does the essay keep to the required word length?
5. Style & Presentation
Grammar and Expression: Does the essay use correct English grammar and expression?
Clarity of Expression: Is the meaning of the expressions used clearly understood?
Errors: Are there many typographical errors present?
Creativity of Expression: Is the essay written creatively or with some flair?
5. Referencing
Fair use of sources: Are sources used acknowledged? Is there evidence of plagiarism?
Correct academic referencing: Are referencing styles or systems correctly used?
