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Literature Review Literature Review Literature review on self-study topic relating to sintering for post graduate sintering theory course. Sources: Cornell University Assessment Rubrics; Dr Joanna Migrock, U Texas (http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/sig/plan/samples/writing-rubric7) Rubric Code: G2XA996 By Rawhia Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Engineering Type: Writing Grade Levels: Post Graduate

Criteria 100 %
	Needs Improvement 5 pts	Developing 10 pts	Meets Expectations 15 pts	Exceeds Expectations 20 pts
Content & Organization 90 %
Organisation 20 % Paper is organised in a logical manner with clear transitions between sections that link core concepts.	Needs Improvement The paper is lacking organisation of ideas. The progression between sections is jolting. Links between core concepts are missing or misleading.	Developing The overall structure of the review is clear, but some sections are weak. Transitions that clarify the relationships between core concepts are occasionally either missing or misleading.	Meets Expectations The review is clearly organised. A logical progression of ideas is presented with some discussion in each section. Transitions between sections, that link core concepts, give a clear flow to the report.	Exceeds Expectations The review is exceptionally organised. Writer demonstrates logical sequencing of ideas through well-developed discussions in each section. Transitions between sections, that link core concepts, enhance the flow of the report.
Introduction 20 % Introduction of topic including objectives, motivation and scope of study.	Needs Improvement The paper does not contain an introduction or is lacking core objectives.	Developing An attempt at introducing the topic is made with a fairly clear statement of the objectives.	Meets Expectations Introduces the topic and states the objectives clearly. The scope and motivation for the study are briefly touched on.	Exceeds Expectations Introduces the topic in an engaging and interesting manner. Clearly and concisely states objectives and scope of the work, giving a thorough motivation for the study.
Content 30 % The content is comprehensive and accurate. Core concepts are discussed that relate to the objectives and lead to the development of the conclusions.	Needs Improvement The content is inadequate or inaccurately presented. Core concepts are not discussed or are irrelevant to objectives.	Developing The content covers the most important topics, but further material is needed to fully cover the subject or some of the content is presented unclearly. Discussion of core concepts is attempted but not fully developed.	Meets Expectations The content covers an sufficient range of material accurately. Discussion of core concepts links to the objectives of the study and leads up to the conclusions of the study.	Exceeds Expectations The content is exceptionally comprehensive and accurate. Core concepts are discussed in-depth, linking discussions to the objectives and leading to conclusions that spark new ideas.
Conclusion 20 % Relevant conclusions that relate to the objectives and follow from the content of the review are presented.	Needs Improvement The paper does not contain a conclusion.	Developing Conclusion is not finished or does not restate the thesis.	Meets Expectations Conclusion is complete but is not original. Rehash of Introduction.	Exceeds Expectations Conclusion is complete and completely original.
References 10 % A range of relevant sources have been carefully selected for the review. Analyses at least 4 documents.	Needs Improvement Selection of sources is inadequate or irrelevant to topic. Citations omitted from text.	Developing Adequate selection of sources, however not all are relevant or correctly cited in the text. At least 4 sources referenced.	Meets Expectations Adequate selection of relevant sources that are correctly cited in the text. At least 5 sources referenced.	Exceeds Expectations Relevant and thorough selection of sources that are cited correctly and strategically throughout text. Key papers on topic have been sourced. At least 6 sources referenced.
Format & Style 10 %
Grammar & writing style 50 % Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.	Needs Improvement Errors or shortcomings in this area of assessment lead to confusion of ideas.	Developing An occasional error in this area may cause the reader to a moment of confusion.	Meets Expectations There are very few errors in this area, only a few typos. The review reads easily and clearly.	Exceeds Expectations The paper follows the major conventions of grammar and punctuation leading to a clear and understandable expression of ideas. It is a pleasure to read.
Graphics 25 % Figures, tables and graphics have been used to support the text.	Needs Improvement No use of any figures, tables or graphics.	Developing There are some figures, tables or graphics that have some relevance to the text.	Meets Expectations The figures, tables and graphics are all relevant to the text and help to illustrate key points. Any figures from external sources are correctly referenced.	Exceeds Expectations The use of graphics is excellent; they bring a higher level of explanation to the text and add to the readability of the paper. There is a combination of external and original graphics. External sources of correctly referenced.
Equations & Symbols 25 % Equations are presented in a clear manner with all symbols defined. The equations that are displayed are relevant to the text.	Needs Improvement Equations are incomplete or inaccurate or irrelevant to the text. None of the symbols are defined.	Developing Equations are mostly complete and accurate, and clearly displayed. They are relevant to the text and most of the symbols are defined.	Meets Expectations Equations are complete, accurate, and clearly displayed. They are relevant to the text and all of the symbols are defined.	Exceeds Expectations Equations are complete, accurate, and clearly displayed. Only equations that are relevant to the text and aid in the understanding of core concepts are given. All of the symbols are clearly defined.

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