Research and use of primary documents |
Used 1 or 2 sources and very limited use of primary documents |
Used 3 or more sources but underused primary documents |
Used 4 or more sources with considerable understanding, including good use of primary documents |
Effectively used 5 or more sources, with most information coming from primary documents |
Format and layout |
Lacks the look of a Royal Commission Report. Is missing most key elements such as an introduction that sets the context, explanation of causes, human-interest stories, conclusion and recommendations |
Resembles a Royal Commission Report. But most key elements such as an introduction that sets the context, explanation of causes, human-interest stories, conclusion and recommendations are not effective |
Looks like a Royal Commission Report with most key elements such as an introduction that sets the context, explanation of causes, human-interest stories, conclusion and recommendations. All these elements are clearly and purposefully developed |
Looks like a Royal Commission Report with exceptional development and clear, and thoughtful presentation of key elements such as an introduction that sets the context, explanation of causes, human interest stories, conclusion and recommendations |
Written communication |
Many writing errors that could have been avoided with proper editing. Lacks the formal style of a Royal Commission Report |
Some writing errors, but generally clear. Has some of the elements of the formal style of a Royal Commission Report |
Few writing errors and clear thoughtful expression. Has most of the elements of the formal style of a Royal Commission Report |
Exceptionally clear writing using all the elements of the formal style of a Royal Commission Report. No major grammar errors and very few minor writing errors |
Knowledge and understanding |
Has some basic factual information: what, when, who, where, why and how. But lacks an understanding of Ice Disasters and how to conduct an inquiry into the issue |
Has most of the basic information of what, when, who, where, why and how, but has only a basic understanding of Ice Disasters and how to conduct an inquiry into the issue |
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of Ice Disasters and demonstrates a good understanding of how to conduct an inquiry into the issue and make clear recommendations |
Exceptional use of factual information and very clear understanding of Ice Disasters and how to use an inquiry to draw sound conclusions and make thoughtful recommendations |
