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Grade 12 Research Task Geography Assessment Rubric
Project
Component
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor
Introduction
Outline of research has
been well
communicated.
Focus question or
hypothesis has been
clarified.
Aims have been clearly
stated.
A locational analysis
(map)and
contextualisation of the
research (background
history of the area or
topic) has been
explained.
The factors for
investigation have been
isolated and stated.
The appropriate
sequence of the enquiry
and the validity of the
investigation have been
justified.
Brief outline of
research has been
communicated. Focus
questions or
hypothesis has been
clarified.
Aims have been
stated.
Location and
background history of
research are
mentioned.
Some factors for
investigation have
been isolated and
stated.
The sequence of the
enquiry is outlined
and some justification
of the validity of
research is given
A brief outline of
research has been
stated. Focus question
or hypothesis is not
clear.
Aims not clearly stated.
Some attempt has been
made to isolated one or
two factors for
investigation. Real
purpose of research not
fully understood. Very
little contextual and
locational information
given.
Introduction of poor
quality, irrelevant to
research. Focus
questions or
hypothesis not
present. No aims
mentioned.
No locational
information given.
No factors stated
nor sequence of
enquiry stated.
(15) 12-15 9-11 6-8 0-5
Review of
Literature
A short, detailed review
of material relating to
the topic has been
discussed. Review
reflects a fair
perspective on the
topic. Two to three
sources are used and
filed in the appendix.
Language used is of a
high standard.
A sound review of
material relating to
the topic has been
discussed. Review
reflects a generally
fair perspective on the
topic. One or two
sources are used and
filed in the appendix.
A review of material
relating to the topic has
been discussed. Little
analysis of material.
Some of the material
provided is irrelevant.
Evidence of sources not
found in the appendix.
Review of material
is not sufficiently
detailed and in
many instances is
irrelevant.
Information does
not relate to the
enquiry or research.
Evidence of sources
not found in the
appendix.
(5) 4-5 3 2 1
Method
Method has been
clearly outlined in a
concise and accurate
way.
Data collected is
relevant and the
method used to collect
information is
appropriate and valid.
Any
problems/limitations of
data collection have
been explained. The
sample size is large
enough to collate
meaningful information
Method has been
clearly outlined.
Data collected is
mostly relevant and
the method used to
collect information is
appropriate and valid.
Any
problems/limitations
of data collection
have been explained.
The sample size is
small, but justification
is given and evidence
of data collection is
found in the appendix.
Method has been
outlined, although
errors are present.
Data collected not
always relevant and the
method used to collect
information is not
suitable.
Problems/limitations of
data collection have
been mentioned.
Sampling is too limited
to provide meaningful
information and little
evidence of data
collection is found in the
No method.
Data collected is
irrelevant and the
method used to
collect information
is inappropriate. No
problems/limitations
of data collection
have been
mentioned. The data
is largely unsorted
and no clear record
is provided in the
appendix.
2
and evidence of data
collection is found in
the appendix.
appendix.
(20) 16-20 12-15 8-11 0-8
Processing of
Findings
Data presentation
Results have been
accurately collected
and recorded.
Results have been
clearly and accurately
represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data. Correct
headings/labels have
been provided. A
variety and range of
data presentation
techniques have been
used.
Analysis of data
Discussion is well
planned and carefully
structured. Results
have been discussed
and figures individually
referred to. Reference
has been made to
literature. Analysis of
the factors of research
is sufficiently detailed
and reflects insight.
Cross-referencing is of
a high standard.
Data presentation
Results have been
collected and
recorded.
Results have been
clearly represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data in the
majority of cases.
Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Limited data
presentation
techniques have been
used.
Analysis of data
Discussion is planned
and structured.
Results have been
discussed and figures
individually referred
to. Reference has been
made to literature.
Analysis of the factors
of research is
sufficiently detailed.
Cross-referencing has
limitations.
Data presentation
Most of the results have
been collected and
recorded.
Results have been
represented, although
there are not sufficient
results present.
Presentation of results is
poor/inappropriate. Not
all headings/labels have
been provided.
Insufficient
data presentation
techniques have been
used.
Analysis of data
Basic planning and
thought has gone into
discussion. Results have
been discussed and
figures individually
referred to. Basic
reference has been made
to literature. Analysis of
the factors of research is
superficial. There is a
general lack of cross-
referencing.
Data presentation
Results are
generally inaccurate
and poor. There is a
general lack of
quantity of data to
work with.
Discussion lacks
planning and is
poorly structured.
Only one type of
data presentation
technique used.
Analysis of data
Not all of the results
have been discussed
and figures
individually referred
to. Little reference
has been made to
literature. Analysis
of the factors of
research lacks
understanding.
Cross-referencing
ha snot taken place.
(40) 16-20
Data presentation
12-15 8-11 0-8
16-20
Analysis of data
12-15 8-11 0-8
Conclusion
A clear, concise
conclusion has been
provided. Main points
and findings have been
reemphasised.
Limitations have been
clearly pointed out and
evaluated.
Recommendations have
been made.
The aim of research
has been met and the
focus
question/hypothesis has
been proved or
disproved.
A clear conclusion
has been provided.
Main points and
findings have been
reemphasised.
Limitations have been
briefly pointed out.
Recommendations
have been made.
The aim of research
has been met and the
focus
question/hypothesis
has been proved or
disproved.
A conclusion has been
provided. Some of the
main points and findings
have been
reemphasised. Vague
reference to limitations.
Recommendations have
not been made.
The aim of research has
been met but the focus
question/hypothesis has
not been proved or
disproved.
Conclusion is poor.
Main findings of
points have not been
restated. Conclusion
does not tie project
up. No reference to
limitations.
Recommendations
not made.
The aim of research
has been not been
met.
(10) 8-10 6-7 4-5 1-3
3
Presentation and
organisation of
task
Task has been logically
put together and
carefully edited.
Evidence of draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail
is outstanding.
Task has been
logically put together
and edited. Evidence
of draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
good.
Task has not been
logically put together
and there are a few
editing errors. Evidence
of some draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail is
satisfactory.
Task is illogically
compiled and there
are several editing
errors.
Evidence of some
draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail of
a poor standard.
(10) 8-10 6-7 4-5 1-3
Reference List
Sufficient and varied
sources have been used
and referenced
correctly. The learner
has used books and
other sources.
Evidence has been
correctly cited/quoted.
Figures, tables, maps
and photographs are
clearly cross-
referenced in the
research.
Sufficient and varied
sources used but there
are minor errors. The
learner has used
books and other
sources.
Most evidence has
been correctly
cited/quoted.
Figures, tables, maps
and photographs are
mostly cross-
referenced in the
research.
Insufficient sources and
major errors. Errors in
quotation or citing.
Figures, tables, maps
and photographs are not
cross-referenced in the
research.
No reference
list/incorrect format.
No evidence of
quoting/citing
information.
Figures, tables,
maps and
photographs are not
cross-referenced in
the research or
referenced
correctly.
(5) 4-5 3 2 1
Total marks: [100]
4
Grade 12 Research Task
History Assessment Rubric
Project
Component
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor
Introduction
(10)
10-8 7-6 5-4 3-0
Outline of research
has been well
communicated.
Focus
question/hypothesis
has been clarified.
Aims have been
stated.
Brief outline of
research has been
communicated.
Focus
question/hypothesis
has been clarified.
Aims have been
stated.
Brief outline of
research has been
communicated.
Focus
question/hypothesis
is not clear. Aims not
clearly stated.
Introduction is of
poor quality,
irrelevant to
research. Focus
question/hypothesi
s not present. No
aims mentioned.
Review of
literature
(20)
8-7 6-5 4-3 2-0
A detailed review of
literature or material
relating to the topic
is presented.
Some but insufficient
review of literature
or material relating
to the topic is
presented.
A satisfactory review
of literature or
material relating to
the topic is
presented.
Insufficient/ no
review of literature
or material relating
to the topic is
presented.
12-10 9-8 7-5 4-0
Reviews and reflects
on the literature
through an
evaluation of two-
four sources.
Evidence has been
correctly referenced.
Reviews and reflects
on the literature
through an
evaluation of two-
four sources but
insufficient.
Evidence has been
correctly referenced.
Satisfactorily
reviews and reflects
on the literature
through an
evaluation of two-
four sources.
Evidence has been
correctly referenced
with minor flaws.
Reviews and
reflects on the
literature through
an evaluation of
two-four sources
poorly/ not done.
Evidence has been
incorrectly
referenced.
Method
(5)
5-4 3 2 1-0
An excellent
explanation of how
the investigation was
conducted and
reflection on its
importance.
A good explanation
of how the
investigation was
conducted and
reflection on its
importance.
A satisfactory
explanation of how
the investigation was
conducted and/or
reflection on its
importance.
A poor or no
explanation of how
the investigation
was conducted and
reflection on its
importance.
Processing of
findings
40-32 31-26 25-15 14-0
Evidence has been
discussed and
Evidence has been
discussed and
Evidence has been
discussed and
Evidence has been
poorly discussed
5
(40)
analysed. Specific
reference has been
made to sources.
Discussion is
sufficiently detailed
and reflects insight.
There is a critical
analysis of the
historical problem
and a sophisticated
development of an
argument.
analysed well.
Specific reference
has been made to
sources. Discussion
is sufficiently
detailed and reflects
insight. There is
some critical
analysis of the
historical problem
and some
development of an
argument.
analysed. Specific
reference has been
made to sources.
Discussion is
detailed and reflects
some insight. There
is a satisfactory but
inadequate analysis
of the historical
problem and some
development of an
argument.
and analysed/ not
analysed. Specific
reference to
sources has not
been made.
Discussion is poor
and reflects no
insight. There is a
no critical analysis
of the historical
problem and no
development of an
argument.
Conclusion
(10)
10-8 7-6 5-4 3-0
A clear and concise
conclusion has been
provided. Main
points have been
reemphasised.
A clear and concise
conclusion has been
provided. Main
points have been
reemphasised with
minor omissions.
A conclusion has
been provided.
Some of the main
points have been
reemphasised.
Conclusion is poor/
no conclusion.
Main points have
not been stated.
Conclusion does
not tie project up.
Presentation
and
organisation
of task
(5)
5-4 3 2 1-0
Task has been
logically put together
and carefully edited.
All elements
present.
Task has been
logically put together
and edited.
Evidence of draft
work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
good.
Task has been
logically put together
and there are a few
editing errors.
Evidence of some
draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
satisfactory.
Task is illogically
compiled and there
are several editing
errors. Evidence of
some draft work
present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
of poor standard.
Reference list
(10)
10-8 7-6 5-4 3-0
Sufficient and varied
sources have been
used and referenced
correctly. The
learner has used
books (periodicals)
and other material.
Sufficient and varied
sources have been
used and referenced
correctly but there
are minor errors.
The learner has
used books
(periodicals) and
other material.
Insufficient sources
have been used and
there are major
errors.
No reference list/
incorrect format.
Total marks: [100] NO HALF MARKS SHOULD BE AWARDED
6
Grade 12 Research Task
Life Orientation Assessment Rubric
Project
Component
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor
Introduction
(5)
Outline of research has
been well
communicated. Focus
question/hypothesis
has been clarified.
Aims have been stated
Brief outline of
research has been
communicated. Focus
questions/hypothesis
has been clarified.
Aims have been
stated.
Brief outline of research
has been
communicated. Focus
question/hypothesis is
not clear.
Aims not clearly stated.
Introduction of poor
quality, irrelevant to
research. Focus
questions/hypothesis
not present. No aims
mentioned.
Review of
Literature
(15)
A detailed review of
literature or material
relating to the topic
has been analysed and
discussed. Review
reflects a fair
perspective on the
topic. Evidence has
been correctly
cited/quoted.
A sound review of
literature or material
relating to the topic
has been analysed
and discussed. Review
reflects a generally
fair perspective on the
topic. Most evidence
has been correctly
cited/quoted.
A review of literature or
material relating to the
topic has been and
discussed. Little analysis
of material. Some of the
material provided is
irrelevant. Errors in
quotation or citing.
Review of literature is
not sufficiently detailed.
Material in many
instances is irrelevant.
Information does not
represent an objective
perspective on the
matter. No evidence of
quoting/citing
information.
Method
(15)
Method has been
clearly outlined in a
concise and accurate
way.
Method has been
clearly outlined.
Method has been
outlined, although
errors are present.
No method.
Processing of
Findings
(40)
Results have been
accurately collected
and recorded.
Results have been
clearly and accurately
represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data. Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Discussion is well
planned and carefully
structured. Results
have been discussed
and figures individually
referred to. Reference
has been made to
literature. Discussion is
sufficiently detailed
and reflects insight.
Results have been
collected and
recorded.
Results have been
clearly represented.
Presentation of
results is appropriate
to type of info/data in
the majority of cases.
Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Discussion is planned
and structured.
Results have been
discussed and figures
individually referred
to. Reference has
been made to
literature.
Most of the results have
been collected and
recorded.
Results have been
represented, although
there are not sufficient
results present.
Presentation of results
is poor/inappropriate.
Not all headings/labels
have been provided.
Basic planning and
thought has gone into
discussion. Results have
been discussed and
figures individually
referred to. Basic
reference has been
made to literature.
Discussion is superficial.
Results are generally
inaccurate and poor.
There is an insufficient
quantity of data to
work with.
Discussion lacks
planning and is poorly
structured. Not all of
the results have been
discussed and figures
individually referred to.
Little reference has
been made to
literature. Discussion
lacks insight and
understanding.
7
Conclusion
(10)
A clear, concise
conclusion has been
provided. Main points
and findings have been
reemphasised.
Limitations have been
pointed out.
A clear conclusion has
been provided. Main
points and findings
have been
reemphasised.
Limitations have been
briefly pointed out.
A conclusion has been
provided. Some of the
main points and
findings have been
reemphasised. No
reference to limitations.
Conclusion is poor.
Main findings of points
have not been restated.
Conclusion does not tie
project up. No reference
to limitations.
Presentation
and
organisation of
task
(10)
Task has been logically
put together and
carefully edited.
Evidence of draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail
is outstanding.
Task has been
logically put together
and edited. Evidence
of draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
good.
Task has not been
logically put together
and there are a few
editing errors. Evidence
of some draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail
is satisfactory.
Task is illogically
compiled and there are
several editing errors.
Evidence of some draft
work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail of a
poor standard.
Reference List
(5)
Sufficient and varied
sources have been
used and referenced
correctly. The learner
has used books and
other sources.
Sufficient and varied
sources used but
there are minor
errors. The learner
has used books and
other sources.
Insufficient sources and
major errors.
No reference
list/incorrect format.
Total marks: [100]
8
Grade 12 Research Task Generic Assessment Rubric
Project
Component
Excellent
80 – 100%
Good
60 – 79%
Satisfactory
40 – 59%
Poor
0 – 39%
Introduction
(5)
Outline of research has
been well
communicated. Focus
question/hypothesis has
been clarified.
Aims have been stated
Brief outline of
research has been
communicated. Focus
questions/hypothesis
has been clarified.
Aims have been
stated.
Brief outline of research
has been communicated.
Focus
question/hypothesis is
not clear.
Aims not clearly stated.
Introduction of poor
quality, irrelevant to
research. Focus
questions/hypothesis
not present. No aims
mentioned.
Review of
Literature
(15)
A detailed review of
literature or material
relating to the topic has
been analysed and
discussed. Review
reflects a fair
perspective on the
topic. Evidence has
been correctly
cited/quoted.
A sound review of
literature or material
relating to the topic
has been analysed and
discussed. Review
reflects a generally
fair perspective on the
topic. Most evidence
has been correctly
cited/quoted.
A review of literature or
material relating to the
topic has been and
discussed. Little analysis
of material. Some of the
material provided is
irrelevant. Errors in
quotation or citing.
Review of literature
is not sufficiently
detailed. Material in
many instances is
irrelevant.
Information does
not represent an
objective
perspective on the
matter. No evidence
of quoting/citing
information.
Method
(15)
Appropriate method
has been clearly
outlined in a concise
and accurate way.
Method has been
clearly outlined.
Method has been
outlined, although
errors are present.
No method.
Processing of
Findings
(40)
Results have been
accurately collected
and recorded.
Results have been
clearly and accurately
represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data. Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Discussion is well
planned and carefully
structured. Results
have been discussed
and figures individually
referred to. Reference
has been made to
literature. Discussion is
sufficiently detailed
and reflects insight.
Results have been
collected and
recorded.
Results have been
clearly represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data in the
majority of cases.
Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Discussion is planned
and structured.
Results have been
discussed and figures
individually referred
to. Reference has been
made to literature.
Most of the results have
been collected and
recorded.
Results have been
represented, although
there are not sufficient
results present.
Presentation of results is
poor/inappropriate. Not
all headings/labels have
been provided.
Basic planning and
thought has gone into
discussion. Results have
been discussed and
figures individually
referred to. Basic
reference has been made
to literature. Discussion
is superficial.
Results are
generally inaccurate
and poor. There is
an insufficient
quantity of data to
work with.
Discussion lacks
planning and is
poorly structured.
Not all of the results
have been discussed
and figures
individually referred
to. Little reference
has been made to
literature.
Discussion lacks
insight and
understanding.
Conclusion
(10)
A clear, concise
conclusion has been
provided. Main points
and findings have been
reemphasised.
Limitations have been
pointed out.
A clear conclusion
has been provided.
Main points and
findings have been
reemphasised.
Limitations have been
briefly pointed out.
A conclusion has been
provided. Some of the
main points and findings
have been
reemphasised. No
reference to limitations.
Conclusion is poor.
Main findings of
points have not been
restated. Conclusion
does not tie project
up. No reference to
limitations.
9
Presentation and
organisation of
task
(10)
Task has been logically
put together and
carefully edited.
Evidence of draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail
is outstanding,
including visuals.
Task has been
logically put together
and edited. Evidence
of draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
good, including
visuals
Task has not been
logically put together
and there are a few
editing errors. Evidence
of some draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail is
satisfactory.
Task is illogically
compiled and there
are several editing
errors.
Evidence of some
draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail of
a poor standard.
Reference List
(5)
Sufficient and varied
sources have been used
and referenced
correctly. The learner
has used books and
other sources.
Sufficient and varied
sources used but there
are minor errors. The
learner has used
books and other
sources.
Insufficient sources and
major errors.
No reference
list/incorrect format.
Total marks: [100]
10
Grade 12 Life Sciences Research Task Assessment Rubric for Scientific Investigation
Project
Component
Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor
(5) 5 - 4 3 2 1 - 0
Introduction
(5)
Outline of research has
been well
communicated. Focus
question/hypothesis has
been clarified.
Aims have been stated
Brief outline of
research has been
communicated. Focus
questions/hypothesis
has been clarified.
Aims have been
stated.
Brief outline of research
has been communicated.
Focus
question/hypothesis is
not clear.
Aims not clearly stated.
Introduction of poor
quality, irrelevant to
research. Focus
questions/hypothesis
not present. No aims
mentioned.
(10) 10 - 8 7 – 6 5 - 3 2 - 0
Review of
Literature
(10)
A detailed review of
literature or material
relating to the topic has
been analysed and
discussed. Review
reflects a fair
perspective on the
topic.
A sound review of
literature or material
relating to the topic
has been analysed and
discussed. Review
reflects a generally
fair perspective on the
topic.
A review of literature or
material relating to the
topic has been and
discussed. Little analysis
of material. Some of the
material provided is
irrelevant.
Review of literature is
not sufficiently
detailed. Material in
many instances is
irrelevant. Information
does not represent an
objective perspective
on the matter.
(15) 15 – 12 11 – 9 8-5 4 - 0
Method
(15)
Method has been
clearly outlined in a
concise and accurate
way.
Method has been
clearly outlined.
Method has been
outlined, although
errors are present.
No method.
(25) 25 – 20 19 – 16 15 - 9 8 - 0
Presentation of
results
(25)
Results have been
accurately collected
and recorded.
Results have been
clearly and accurately
represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data. Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Results have been
collected and
recorded.
Results have been
clearly represented.
Presentation of results
is appropriate to type
of info/data in the
majority of cases.
Correct
headings/labels have
been provided.
Most of the results have
been collected and
recorded.
Results have been
represented, although
there are not sufficient
results present.
Presentation of results is
poor/inappropriate. Not
all headings/labels have
been provided.
Results are generally
inaccurate and poor.
There is an insufficient
quantity of data to
work with.
.
(20) 20 – 16 15 – 12 11 - 6 5 - 0
Discussion,
analysis and
limitations
(20)
Discussion is well
planned and carefully
structured. Results
have been discussed
and figures individually
referred to. Reference
has been made to
literature. Discussion is
sufficiently detailed
and reflects insight.
Limitations have been
pointed out.
Discussion is planned
and structured.
Results have been
discussed and figures
individually referred
to. Reference has been
made to literature.
Limitations have been
briefly pointed out.
Basic planning. Thought
has gone into
discussion. Results have
been discussed and
figures individually
referred to. Basic
reference has been made
to literature. Discussion
is superficial.
No reference to
limitation.
Discussion lacks
planning and is poorly
structured. Not all of
the results have been
discussed or figures
individually referred
to. Little reference has
been made to
literature. Discussion
lacks insight and
understanding.
No reference to
limitations.
11
(5) 5 - 4 3 2 1 - 0
Conclusion
(5)
A clear, concise
conclusion has been
provided. Main points
and findings have been
reemphasised.
A clear conclusion
has been provided.
Main points and
findings have been
reemphasised..
A conclusion has been
provided. Some of the
main points and findings
have been
reemphasised. .
Conclusion is poor.
Main findings of points
have not been restated.
Conclusion does not tie
project up.
(8) 8 - 7 6 – 5 4 – 3 2 - 0
Presentation and
organisation of
task
(8)
Task has been logically
put together and
carefully edited.
Evidence of draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail
is outstanding.
Task has been
logically put together
and edited. Evidence
of draft work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail is
good.
Task has not been
logically put together
and there are a few
editing errors. Evidence
of some draft work
present. Presentation
and attention to detail is
satisfactory.
Task is illogically
compiled and there are
several editing errors.
Evidence of some draft
work present.
Presentation and
attention to detail of a
poor standard.
(2) 2 1 0
Plagiarism report
and appendix
included
(2)
Plagiarism report and
appendix complete and
correct.
One or the other
present and correct.
Neither present.
(10) 10 – 8 7 – 6 5 – 3 2 – 0
Reference List
(10)
Sufficient and varied
sources have been used
and referenced
correctly. The learner
has used a variety of
sources.
Evidence has been
correctly cited/quoted.
Sufficient and varied
sources used but there
are minor errors.
Most evidence has
been correctly
cited/quoted.
Insufficient sources and
major errors.
Errors in quotation or
citing.
No reference
list/incorrect format.
No evidence of
quoting/citing
information.
Total marks: [100]
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