| Understanding of welfare state and policy examples | F Incorrect or incomplete explanation of the welfare state | P Basic explanation of the dimensions of the welfare state | C Clear explanation and expansion of the dimensions of the welfare state | D Clear explanation, expansion and analysis of the dimensions of the welfare state | HD Exceptional level of explanation, expansion and critical analysis of the dimensions of the welfare state |
| Description of ideological shifts that have resulted in criticism of the Australian welfare state model | Incorrect or incomplete explanation of ideological shifts | Basic explanation of ideological shifts | Clear explanation and expansion of ideological shifts | Clear explanation, expansion and analysis of ideological shifts | Exceptional level of explanation, expansion and critical analysis of ideological shifts |
| Understanding the impact and challenges on service delivery in the human services sector | Incorrect or incomplete explanation of the impact and challenges on service delivery in the human services sector | Basic explanation of the impact and challenges on service delivery in the human services sector | Clear explanation of the impact and challenges on service delivery in the human services sector | Expanded identification of the impact and challenges on service delivery in the human services sector | Exceptional level of understanding the the impact and challenges on service delivery in the human services sector |
| Format 30% | | | | | |
| Written expression (Readability including English expression, succinctness of expression, grammar and spelling) | Unacceptable level of written expression including frequent spelling and grammatical errors Meaning is unclear | Adequate written expression Perhaps some problems with English, including grammar and spelling but intended meaning is reasonably clear | Good expression – mainly correct grammar and spelling and reasonably concise | Very good expression – few problems but perhaps places where expression could have been clearer | Outstanding written expression – clear & concise and accurate grammar & spelling |
| Referencing (in-text and reference list, includes handling of secondary citations and quotes) | Unsatisfactory standard of referencing including quotes without citation, missing poor or inadequate referencing | Satisfactory referencing Some problems Maybe too many quotes or difficulty with secondary citations | Good referencing Perhaps some errors in secondary citations or some other aspect of in-text referencing | High standard of referencing, but a couple of errors | Faultless or near-faultless in-text referencing and reference list |
| Structure- including logical flow and use of essay format to address the question | Disorganised or incoherent structure | Adequate structure of ideas Perhaps limited or minimal use of headings but reasonable attempt to organise material systematically | Good structure but room for improvement in systematic organisation of ideas to cover the topic | Very good organisation of material Perhaps some room for improvement in linking ideas | Outstanding organisation including clear logical flow. ‘Polished’ |
