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Task Achievement
Coherence & Cohesion
Lexical Resource
Grammatical Range &
Accuracy
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The response focuses on the requirements of the task and an appropriate
format is used.
(Academic) Key features which are selected are covered and adequately
highlighted. A relevant overview is attempted. Information is appropriately
selected and supported using figures/data.
(General Training) All bullet points are covered and adequately
highlighted. The purpose is generally clear. There may be minor
inconsistencies in tone.
Some irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate information may occur in
areas of detail or when illustrating or extending the main points.
Some details may be missing (or excessive) and further extension or
illustration may be needed.
Information and ideas are generally
arranged coherently and there is a clear
overall progression.
Cohesive devices are used to some good
effect but cohesion within and/or
between sentences may be faulty or
mechanical due to misuse, overuse or
omission.
The use of reference and substitution
may lack flexibility or clarity and result in
some repetition or error
The resource is generally adequate and
appropriate for the task.
The meaning is generally clear in spite of a
rather restricted range or a lack of
precision in word choice.
If the writer is a risk-taker, there will be a
wider range of vocabulary used but higher
degrees of inaccuracy or inappropriacy.
There are some errors in spelling and/or
word formation, but these do not impede
communication.
A mix of simple and complex sentence
forms is used but flexibility is limited.
Examples of more complex structures are
not marked by
the same level of accuracy
as in simple structures.
Errors in grammar and punctuation occur,
but rarely impede communication
5
The response generally addresses the requirements of the task. The
format may be inappropriate in places.
(Academic) Key features which are selected are not adequately covered.
The recounting of detail is mainly mechanical.
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