Completed Essay – formal academic essay of 1,100 Maximum words
Question Discuss the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural responses an individual is likely
to experience in response to a newly diagnosed condition with a poor prognosis.
For this assessment you are required to:
Write a formal academic essay – introduction, body, conclusion and reference list.
Instructions DOUBLE SPACED
Core text book Gill, A. (compiler) (2012) The Person, Health and Wellbeing South Melbourne: Cengage Learning
Australia
Note: PLEASE REFER TO THE MARKING GUIDE LINE BELOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Person, Health and Wellbeing
High Distinction – (85-100%) Distinction – (75-84%) Credit – (65-74%) Pass – (50-64%) NN –
Unsatisfactory
Focus and Introductory Statement
1 mark There is a clear introduction that outlines the topic, and profiles the scope, content and the
sequence of the essay topic. There is a clear introduction that outlines the topic, and profiles the
content and the sequence of the essay topic. There is a clear introduction that outlines the topic and the
content to be covered. There is an introductory sentence that outlines the topic. There is an
introductory sentence which states the topic without providing an outline of the topic.
Sequencing
1 mark The content in the essay matches the outline presented in the introductory paragraph. Paragraphs are
organised in a logical manner, content flows from one paragraph to the next, and there is a rational
conclusion. The content in the essay mostly matches the outline presented in the introductory paragraph.
Most paragraphs are organised in a logical manner, and the essay ends with a rational conclusion. There
is a clear introduction, followed by the body of the essay, with a conclusion. However, content within the
body and within paragraphs is not always logically sequenced. There is a clear introduction, followed by the
body of the essay, with a conclusion. However, there is little evidence of sequential presentation of
information. There is not a clear introduction, body and conclusion.
Closing paragraph/ Conclusion
1 mark There is a concluding paragraph which restates the topic, provides a summary of all of the key points,
and presents an overall conclusion. There is a concluding paragraph which restates the topic, and
summarises most of the key points, and presents a conclusion. There is a concluding paragraph which restates
the topic, and provides a summary of most of the key points. There is a concluding sentence which restates
the topic, and provides a summary of some of the key points. There is a concluding sentence which restates
the topic without providing a summary of the content.
Content, Evidence &Examples
20 marks The content is relevant to the topic. Appropriate evidence and examples are presented. The
content is relevant to the topic. Evidence and examples are presented of varying quality. Most content
is relevant to the topic. Evidence and examples are presented of varying quality. Some content is
relevant to the topic. Evidence and examples are minimal. There is insufficient,relevant content, and no
evidence and/or examples are presented.
Sources and Referencing
5 marks Credible and relevant references are used. Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions.
There is limited use of a range of in-text citation formats. Credible and relevant references are used.
Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions. Most references are credible and relevant.
Accurate use of APA referencing style on most occasions. There is no variation of in-text citation format.
Most references are relevant, but some lack credibility. Accurate use of APA style mostly. There is no
variation of in-text citation format. Not all references are credible and/or relevant. Many inaccuracies
with the APA referencing style.
Audience Awareness
2 marks The language is appropriate for the target audience, and suits the purpose for which the essay is
intended. The language is appropriate for the target audience, and mostly suits the purpose for which
the essay is intended. The language is appropriate for the target audience. Most of the language is
appropriate for the target audience. Much of the language is not appropriate for the target audience.
Sentence and Paragraph Structure/ Intelligibility
5 marks The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is mostly organised appropriately within
the paragraph. Most paragraphs relates to a discrete idea. There are clear linking sentences that link most
paragraphs to the next. The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is mostly organised
appropriately within the paragraph. Most paragraphs relates to a discrete idea. The paragraphs mostly link to
one another. The writing is organised into paragraphs, and the information is mostly organised
appropriately within the paragraph. Most paragraphs relates to a discrete idea. The writing is organised into
paragraphs, and the information is mostly organised appropriately within the paragraph. The writing is
organised into paragraphs, but the information is not organised appropriately within the paragraph.
Mechanics – Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
5 marks There are minimal errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the meaning is easily
discernable. There are some errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. However, the meaning is readily
discernable. There are substantial errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. The errors detract
significantly, but the meaning is discernable. There are substantial errors with grammar, spelling and
punctuation. The errors detract significantly, but the meaning is discernable with some effort. There are
substantial errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, such that the errors detract significantly from the
meaning.
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