Indigenous Australia/INDA101/Assessment/Rubric

ASSESSMENT MARKING CRITERIA

Assessable Component	HD 21.5 - 25	D 19 - 21	C 16.5 – 18.5	P 12.5 - 16	F 0 - 12
Defines and explains foundational aspects of Indigenous cultures.	Holistic Indigenous principles are examined. Conveys links between all 3 topics, sub-topics, explanations and the identified Indigenous principles.	Each topic is accompanied by at least one specific example from an identified language group. Each topic explains the role and function of the topic in Indigenous societies and lives.	Explains 2 sub-topics for each topic, presenting more detailed information.	Outlines all 3 topics. Each topic contains a definition and an explanation. Outlines broad and relevant ideas.	Explores fewer than 3 topics, or explores different topics to those requested without justification. Definitions or explanations are missing. Presents Irrelevant or inaccurate ideas.
Explains Indigenous Australian cultural diversity.	The content relating to cultural diversity provides an examination of similarities and differences between Indigenous cultures.	At least one topic compares and contrasts examples from two language groups that demonstrate cultural differences relating to that topic. Provides reasons for the difference/s.	Each topic describes more detailed information about cultural diversity in relation to the topic, including reasons for cultural diversity.	The explanation for each topic contains broad statements that outline cultural diversity specific to that topic.	Does not recognize cultural diversity. Presents irrelevant or inaccurate ideas.
Summarises the cultural aspects and makes connections between the three	Examines the contribution of each topic to Indigenous cultures.	Provides detailed connections between the 2 chosen sub-topics and how they relate to the topic.	Describes connections between the 2 chosen sub-topics and how they relate to the topic.	Makes broad connections between the topics.	Does not summarise cultural aspects. Does not make connections between the topics.
Selects and uses appropriate terminology and respectful language.	All language and terminology uses are appropriate and informed.	Language and terminology choices allow for diversity and do not ‘generalise’ Indigenous people or cultures.	Any racial or historical terms used are accompanied by an explanation.	Avoids common terminology issues. Uses appropriate non-racial terms to describe groups of people.	Common terminology issues are evident, such as non-capitalisation, use of inappropriate words without context or explanation (e.g. half-caste, native, tribe), interchangeable use of Indigenous and Aboriginal, use of words such as ‘they’, ‘we’, ‘our’, ‘their’, other issues.
Uses formal language and fulfils the technical aspects of the task.	Writing shows control and skilful construction of expression to convey specific understandings. Seamlessly integrates citations and referencing into the writing.	Written expression and referencing show clear organisation. Uses a variety of techniques to incorporate source material and citations.	There are no errors relating to writing and references. Uses formal written expression consistently without errors. There are no imprecise or unsupported statements or generalisations. Uses the APA reference system without error.	There are few errors. Uses formal written expression with fewer than 6 instances of slang, contractions, spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Uses full sentences consistently. Paragraphs identify and explore one idea. Paragraphs are linked using effective methods. Content is accurate and supported; there are fewer than 3 instances of unsupported assertions and/or inaccuracies. At least 3 required readings and 1 self-located reading are cited and referenced. Shows judgement in choosing reliable, relevant, academic sources of information. Uses the APA referencing system; there may be some errors however there is consistency in approach. All task requirements have been met and submitted	There are serious errors. Informal or inappropriate written expression is evident and there are more than 6 instances of slang, contractions, spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors. Phrases or run-on sentences are used habitually. Paragraphs are unfocused, too long or too short, or links between paragraphs are undeveloped. Content is not supported; there are more than three instances of unsupported assertions and/or inaccuracies. Fewer than 3 required readings are cited and referenced. The self-located reference is not included or is not appropriate. APA referencing is not used. Referencing style is inconsistent showing a lack of understanding of its purpose. There is evidence of unacknowledged sources or plagiarism. One or more task requirements are unmet or missing.