What is the role of self-motivation for academic success?
Explain providing examples from your own experience and from the general context
of higher education. Your assignment will be assessed on the following marking
criteria.
Please read them carefully before and while writing your
assignment because it is designed to focus your attention on the weighting of
each area. Criteria Description Max score Introduction
The introduction should
thoughtfully present the topic that transitions smoothly to a clear and concise
thesis statement. 10%
Structure There should be a well-planned and
well-thought-out structure, which includes an introduction, main body,
conclusion and references.
20% Organisation Paragraph level The essay must include
well-developed paragraphs that support the thesis in a coherent manner.
20% Content The topic should be researched and the author
needs to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject. The content
should develop the main thesis statement with clear examples and credible
supporting evidence.
20% Grammar& Punctuation The text needs to be free of
grammatical errors and the punctuation should be accurate. 10% Style The
assignment should be written in academic language, which demonstrates
engagement with the supporting literature.
10% Format The assignment should be well-presented with
consistent font and font size, margins, indentation and spacing. The overall
layout of the essay, including citations and the Reference List, should adhere
to the assigned Reference Guide rules.
APA Referencing Guide for this essay
10 Total
100
Minimum Requirements A qualifying assignment
must demonstrate that a student has made a reasonable attempt at answering one
the questions in line with the marking criteria. They must also meet the
following standards: ✓ Word limit: 700
words (+/- 10%). This does not include the cover page and reference list. ✓ Cover page ✓ Page numbers ✓ Font size: 12, Font type: Arial, Line spacing:
1.5 ✓ Number of scholarly
sources: 4