BUSS5221 Creative and Analytical Mindset Assignment 1 Individual Written Report Semester 2 2023
HD 85% - 100% D 75% - 84% CR 65% – 74% P 50% – 64% F 0% - 49%
Country Problem
Outlines the problem
area and its
importance, and the
core problem to be
addressed (Problem
Statement)
25%
Available marks: 21.5 – 25.0
marks out of 25
Provided a compelling introduction
to the problem and its importance
in the identified country.
An excellent articulation of
problem statement through
synthesis of relevant sources to
provide a clear importance of
addressing the problem statement
in a specific country setting.
Available marks: 19.0 - 21.0 marks
out of 25
Provided a convincing introduction
to the problem and its importance
in the identified country.
A very good articulation of
problem statement through
synthesis of relevant sources to
provide a clear importance of
addressing the problem statement
in a specific country setting.
Available marks: 16.5 – 18.5
marks out of 25
Provided a reasoned introduction
to the problem and its importance
in the identified country.
A good articulation of problem
statement through synthesis of
relevant sources to provide a clear
importance of addressing the
problem statement in a specific
country setting.
Available marks: 12.5 – 16.0
marks out of 25
Provided a basic introduction to
the problem and its importance
in the identified country.
Limited articulation of problem
statement through synthesis of
relevant sources to provide the
importance of addressing the
problem statement in a specific
country setting.
Available marks: 0.0 – 12.0
marks out of 25
The introduction to the problem
and its importance in the
identified country is either not
stated, or not reasonable.
Very limited articulation of
problem statement through
synthesis of relevant sources to
provide the importance of
addressing the problem
statement in a specific country
setting.
Idea and Suitability
Defines the proposed
solution and
demonstrates how it
addresses the
identified problem
statement.
20%
Available marks: 17.0 – 20.0
marks out of 20
The proposed solution offered is
excellent at addressing the
problem.
Demonstration as to how it will
address the identified problem
statement is thorough providing
excellent logic and
argument/justification.
Available marks: 15.0 – 16.5
marks out of 20
The proposed solution offered is
very good at addressing the
problem.
Demonstration as to how it will
address the identified problem
statement is well detailed
providing very good logic and
argument/justification.
Available marks: 13.0 – 14.5
marks out of 20
The proposed solution offered is
good at addressing the problem.
Demonstration as to how it will
address the identified problem
statement is detailed providing
good logic and
argument/justification.
Available marks: 10.0 – 12.5
marks out of 20
The proposed solution offered is
reasonable in addressing the
problem.
Demonstration as to how it will
address the identified problem
statement uses a reasonable
amount of logic but there is little
to no argument/justification.
Available marks: 0.0 – 9.5
marks out of 20
The proposed solution does not
address the identified problem.
There is not sufficient logic nor
argument/justification to
demonstrate how the proposed
solution addresses the identified
problem statement.
Originality
Demonstrates that the
proposed solution is
original to address
the identified problem
statement.
20%
Available marks: 17.0 – 20.0
marks out of 20
Displays an excellent
understanding and use of creative
technique/s to identify an original
proposed solution.
Thoroughly details excellent logic
and argument/justification why and
how they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Available marks: 15.0 – 16.5
marks out of 20
Displays a very good
understanding and use of creative
technique/s to identify an original
proposed solution.
Details very well the logic and
argument/justification why and
how they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Available marks: 13.0 – 14.5
marks out of 20
Displays a good understanding and
use of creative technique/s to
identify an original proposed
solution.
Details good logic and some
argument/justification why and how
they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Available marks: 10.0 – 12.5
marks out of 20
Displays a reasonable
understanding and use of
creative technique/s to identify
an original proposed solution.
They communication of the
creative approach is sufficient but
needs to be developed by
providing logic and
argument/justification why and
how they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Available marks: 0.0 – 9.5
marks out of 20
Little or poor understanding and
use of creative technique/s to
identify an original proposed
solution.
Useful
Demonstrates how
the proposed solution
is useful to address
Available marks: 17.0 – 20.0
marks out of 20
Displays an excellent
understanding and use of creative
technique/s to identify a useful
proposed solution.
Available marks: 15.0 – 16.5
marks out of 20
Displays a very good
understanding and use of creative
technique/s to identify a useful
proposed solution.
Available marks: 13.0 – 14.5
marks out of 20
Displays a good understanding and
use of creative technique/s to
identify a useful proposed solution.
Available marks: 10.0 – 12.5
marks out of 20
Displays a reasonable
understanding and use of
creative technique/s to identify a
useful proposed solution.
Available marks: 0.0 – 7.0
marks out of 15
Little or poor understanding and
use of creative technique/s to
identify a useful proposed
solution.
the identified problem
statement.
20%
Thoroughly details excellent logic
and argument/justification why and
how they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Details very well the logic and
argument/justification why and
how they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Details good logic and some
argument/justification why and how
they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
They communication of the
creative approach is sufficient but
needs to be developed by
providing logic and
argument/justification why and
how they identified and used the
creative technique/s.
Communication
Quality and clarity of
business writing,
structure, consistent
and logical
conversation.
10%
Available marks: 8.5 - 10.0
marks out of 10
An excellent and high-quality level
of business writing style.
Information and communications
were argued and presented in a
logical, clear, and organised
manner. Consistent, logical, and
showed an ability to uncover
hidden assumptions or potential
bias.
Available marks: 7.5 – 8.0
marks out of 10
A very good level of business
writing style.
Information and communication
were presented and related in a
clear, organised, and structured
manner. Consistent, logical, and
showed an ability to uncover
hidden assumptions or potential
bias.
Available marks: 6.5 – 7.0
marks out of 10
A good level of business writing
style.
Information and communication
were organised and clearly
presented. Consistent, logical, and
showed an ability to uncover
hidden assumptions or potential
bias.
Available marks: 5.0 – 6.0
marks out of 10
There was a basic level of
business writing style.
Information and communication
showed a basic understanding
and work lacked clarity, logic,
and consistency.
Available marks: 0.0 – 4.5
marks out of 10
The level of communication was
not appropriate for business
writing or presentation.
Work lacked coherence, and
there were frequent errors in
spelling and grammar.
Quality of References
Adherence to APA
7th edition
referencing style.
5%
Available marks: 4.5-5
marks out of 5
All citations referenced.
All references are formatted
correctly and consistently in APA
7th ed. Style
Available marks: 4.0
marks out of 5
All citations referenced.
Most references are formatted
correctly and consistently in APA
7th ed. Style.
Available marks: 3.5
marks out of 5
All citations referenced.
Need to cite more often for the
points from same source (e.g.
within same paragraph).
Reference list is mainly
formatted correctly and
consistently in APA
7th ed. Style.
Available marks: 2.5 – 3.0
marks out of 5
Some citations not in
reference list or reference list
items not cited.
Most arguments are not
supported by references.
Few references are formatted
correctly and consistently in APA
7th ed. Style
Available marks: 0.0 – 2.0
marks out of 5
Limited referencing used, or
incorrect referencing style used
formatted correctly in APA 7th ed
style