ESEC N100

Essay Report

Part 1 – Introduce the topic

• Describe the problem; discuss its causes and possible consequences.

Part 2 – Discuss possible remedies to the problem

• Discuss how the problem can be reduced by the following groups:
  • Local and national government
  • Corporations
  • Organizations (NGOs)
  • Private individuals

• Give your opinion on what will be the best method for reducing the problem and why.

Part 3 – Bibliography

• At least three sources in APA format must be included.
• Each referenced source must be cited in the text.
• One of the sources should be a non webpage source – the library database, a periodical or book.

Essay Report

Marking Criteria

Name: __________________________

Number: ________________________

Task Completion                             score _____ /4

• 500 – 800 words
• An appropriate environmental topic was chosen
• The student covered the parts of the assignment sheet in sufficient detail and depth

Writing                                                                 Score _____/3

• A score of 1 for an overall writing band IELTS band of 5.25 or blow
• A score of 2 for 5.5 to 5.75
• A score of 3 if the writing band is 6.0 or more

Referencing                                       Score _____/3

• The student cites at least 3 sources where needed in the text
• The student includes his sources in the bibliography
• The student is using correct APA formatting
• At least one source is not a webpage

Score out of 10 = ________ (place score in grade book out of 100)

Note:

If student cuts and pastes text from another source he should receive 0 regardless of referencing.

If a student submits a report that is completely unrelated to the task he should receive 0.

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