| Criterion | Max | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| Argument & critical thinking | 25 | Responds to the question; nuanced discussion of benefit and limitation; analysis not only description. |
| Structure & organisation | 25 | Introduction with thesis; logical paragraphs; effective conclusion; headings only if appropriate. |
| Evidence & referencing | 25 | At least one credible source integrated; in-text citations and reference list; paraphrase over patchwriting. |
| Academic language & expression | 25 | Formal register; clear sentences; grammar and punctuation do not obscure meaning. |