Above average - excellent Okay Below average - fail The essay demonstrates that extensive research has been undertaken, using a variety of sources. All important issues are identified. Considerable research evidence is provided. 7 -10 marks The essay is set out logically with introduction, middle section and conclusion. The arguments are developed in a logical manner. 7 - 10 marks The essay demonstrates that reasonable research has been undertaken, using a variety of sources. Most important issues are identified. Good research evidence is provided. 3 to 6 marks The essay is set out reasonably logically and the arguments are developed in a coherent way. 4 - 6 marks There is only minor evidence that research has been undertaken. A few issues are identified. 0 - 2 marks Presentation (2.5 marks) Presentation is excellent with very few grammatical or spelling mistakes. 2 -2.5 marks Presentation is good with a few grammatical or spelling mistakes. 1 - 1.5 marks Presentation is only fair with a number of grammatical or spelling mistakes. 0 - 0.5 marks Referencing (2.5 marks) At least ten high quality references are used to support the arguments in the essay, all referenced correctly. 2 -2.5 marks At least five high quality references are used to support the arguments in the essay, most are referenced correctly. 1 - 1.5 marks Fewer than five high quality references are used to support the arguments in the essay, not all referenced correctly. 0 - 0.5 marks Identification of relevant issues (10 marks) Examination and analysis of information (10 marks) There are important lapses in the logic of the arguments. 0 - 3 marks Topic 1. How should business, labour and the government deal with plant closings and layoff of employees? Should government be involved at all? Support your arguments with examples where possible. The content of the essay must be relevant to employment relations in Singapore