Examine links between pervasive media technologies and the reputed positive and/or negative impact childrens learning and development. Assessment 3: Essay (1500 words)

CATEGORY	4 Excellent	3 Good	2 Satisfactory	1 Needs Improvement	Score
Introduction	Well-developed and clear introductory statement providing a focus for the paper. Introduction is engaging and thought-provoking.	The introductory statement is clear and focused. Introduction is interesting and provides clear direction for the rest of the paper.	The introductory statement is clear but not detailed. Introduction provides some direction for the rest of the paper.	The introductory statement is not well-defined or focused. Introduction is weak and does not focus the rest of the paper.	10%
Organisation	Writing shows clear organisation with logical arrangement of ideas. Smooth flow ideas between paragraphs with connection to the paper.	Writing shows clear organisation with transitions used consistently throughout writing. Flow of ideas across writing is present.	Writing is coherent with some transitions used throughout writing. Some flow of ideas across writing is present.	Writing lacks logical organisation and/or coherence. Lack of overall flow of ideas across writing.	20%
Content knowledge	Content is well-researched and indicates strong understanding of issues and synthesis of ideas. Evidence provided support original thought and topic.	Content is adequately researched and indicates good understanding of issues and synthesis of ideas. Provides sufficient evidence and thoughts for the topic.	Content is fairly well-researched. Indicates some understanding of the issues and ideas. These are presented with enough evidence.	Content needs to be more researched, and the ideas as presented demonstrates a lack of understanding of the issues.	20%
Analysis	Main points are well-developed with high quality supporting details. Reveals high degree of critical thinking and in-depth analysis of the issues presented.	Main points are adequately developed with quality supporting details. Reveals a degree of critical thinking and in-depth analysis of the issues presented.	Main points are fairly developed with some quality supporting details. Some evidence of critical thinking and analysis is weaved into the points presented.	Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking and analysis.	20%
Spelling and grammar	No spelling &/or grammar mistakes.	Minimal spelling &/or grammar mistakes.	Noticeable spelling & grammar mistakes.	Unacceptable number of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.	10%
Sources	More than 5 current sources, of which at least 3 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. Sources include both general background sources and specialized sources. Special-interest sources and popular literature are acknowledged as such if they are cited. All web sites utilized are authoritative.	5 current sources, of which at least 2 are peer-review journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are authoritative.	Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. All web sites utilized are credible.	Fewer than 5 current sources, or fewer than 2 of 5 are peer-reviewed journal articles or scholarly books. Not all web sites utilized are credible, and/or sources are not current.	10%
Referencing	Cites all data obtained from other sources. APA 7 referencing style is used in both text and bibliography.	Cites most data obtained from other sources. APA 7 referencing style is used in both text and bibliography.	Cites some data obtained from other sources. referencing style is either inconsistent or incorrect.	Does not cite sources.	10%
Total score	100%