Minimal grammatical errors exist and don’t impede meaning. Report has minimal punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Sentences contain minimal errors that don’t impede meaning. Style is concise and professional. Both sentences and style are good. Essential information has been organised and added in the Appendices No grammatical errors exist. Report is essentially free of punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Sentences contain no errors and are diverse and sophisticated. Style is concise and professional. The report has clearly been edited and proofread. Essential information has been well organised and added in the Appendices No grammatical errors exist. Report is free of punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Sentences are complex and sophisticated. Style is concise and professional. The report has clearly been edited and proofread numerous times. The appendices added are useful tools for the professional reader.

Mechanics, Spelling & Grammar Documentation and Referencing 5 Numerous grammatical errors exist and impede meaning. Report has numerous punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Style is not concise or professional. Essential information has not been added in the Appendices Some grammatical errors exist but generally don’t impede meaning. Report has some punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors. Style is generally concise; some additional editing may be warranted. Some essential information has been added in the Appendices

Report Organisation & Format 5 Continuity of argument and evidence is not apparent. Sections are poorly organised, and some are missing. Many formatting errors exist such as units of measure Continuity of argument and evidence is present. All required sections are included but may require further organisation. Formatting errors exist but do not impede the reader; correct units of measure Continuity of argument and evidence is clearly apparent. All required sections are included and organised. Minimal formatting errors exist. Continuity of argument and evidence is highly apparent. All required sections are included and well-structured and organized. No formatting errors exist. Continuity of argument and evidence is very professional. All required sections are effectively structured and organised. Free of formatting errors .

Analysis/ Inferences & Results 50 Data is not relevant for purpose; presentation and interpretation of results are inaccurate. No visual supplements such as tables or graphs are included. Data is relevant, but presentation and interpretation of results need work. Visual supplements are included and provide valuable information but warrant more thought and editing. Data is appropriate and relevant; presentation and analysis of data is good. Visual supplements are included and provide valuable information. Data is appropriate and very relevant; presentation and analysis of data is thorough and engaging. Visual supplements are included and provide valuable information that is clear and professionally presented. Data is appropriate and very relevant; presentation and analysis of data is thorough, deep and sophisticated. Visual supplements are included and provide valuable information that is clear, professionally presented, and insightful.

Introduction 5 Does not provide adequate background and does not convey purpose or report’s form. Introductory information is adequate but can improve in development and clarity. Introductory information is clear and developed. Introduction is well developed: it’s clear, engaging, and thorough. Introduction is excellent: quick to engage a professional audience.

Distinction 75-84 High Distinction 85-100 Summary is highly developed; all major points are restated clearly and concisely and minor details and opinions not apparent Well-developed summary which effectively restates main purpose, key points, facts, and figures. Summary follows a logical order and promotes clarity. Information is well tailored toward executive audience. Summary is excellent: all major points are restated clearly and concisely, and no minor details and opinions appear. Excellent summary which restates main purpose, key points, facts, and figures. Summary is highly organised and invites readers to read more. Information flows in a logical order creating clarity and interest; is tailored nicely toward executive audience. Executives can make decisions and take appropriate action.

Weight % Fail 0-49 Pass 50-64 Credit 65-74 Executive Summary 10 Summary is minimal; key information is missing, and Insignificant details are prevalent. Summary does not restate purpose, key arguments, facts, and figures. Summary’s organisation follows no coherent order. Information is not tailored toward the audience. Summary is adequate; minimal information is missing. Summary is relatively free of insignificant details. Summary restates the following: main purpose, key points, facts, and figures. Summary is organised in a reasonable manner Summary shows evidence of audience awareness. Summary is good: key information is restated well, and minor details and author opinions are avoided. Summary restates main purpose, key points, facts, and figures well. Summary is well organised. Information follows a logical order. Summary is written for an executive audience.

Each ratio analysis will be marked on the correctness of the comparisons and the identification of the determining factors. The depth and correctness of analysis of the factors will be the primary criteria for grade differentials in this assignment. The determining factors need not be confined to the annual reports, but they must be relevant to your analysis.A marking rubric is included in this assessment for your information. The marking rubric details what is required in the report under each section. Note that this assessment will be discussed further in class.

Submission Guidelines: ? Assignments must be submitted by the due date. ? Students should include the cover page designed by the University of Newcastle with the assignment. ? All assignments must be submitted online and hardcopy in the class. Submissions via email will not be accepted. ? Assignment must be typed, and submission file should be in word. ? Each page of the assignment should be numbered. ? Whenever necessary assignment must be properly referenced, and referencing should follow American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition style.