Structure & Content
Introduction (15% max)
- The source of information not specified or incomplete (when and how the information was gathered) – 3-5%
- The purpose of the report vague or not stated – 8-10%
Main Body (30% max)
- All important findings clearly presented (15% max)
A relevant fact left out – 5% each case
Excess details – 5-7%
No analysis (random description of facts) – 5%
- Paragraph structure (15% max)
No topic sentence – 5% each case
Topic sentence not developed or ≠ support – 5% each case
Conclusion (15% max)
No generalizations (trends revealed) – 5%
No conclusions drawn – 5%
Coherence & cohesion (20% max)
- Faulty logic (hasty conclusions, logical gaps, etc.) – 5% each case
- No cohesion within/between paragraphs; inappropriate connectives – 5% each case
Language (20% max)
No use of cautious language – 5%
Mistakes in grammar/lexis – 2% each
Mistakes which hinder understanding – 3% each
Mistakes in style/use of articles/prepositions – 1% each
Mistakes in spelling/punctuation (five and more) – 1-2%