Component 2 marks

Elements
Introduction Opening Line is a statement.
Key words are explained.
Scope and direction of the essay is indicated.
The stance and argument are clear.
Claim The Claim is clearly stated.
There is an explanation of what the claim
means in relation to the Prescribed Title and
relates to a Knowledge Question linked to the
Prescribed Title even if the Knowledge
Question is not explicitly stated.
There is context given in relation to a subject
area (Area of Knowledge/Shared Knowledge).

Evidence Evidence supports and justifies the claim.

The evidence is original and demonstrates
wider reading.
The evidence can be validated and is
academic in nature.
Clearly justifies and enlightens the Prescribed
Title.
The evidence is clearly about the production of
knowledge and methodology in an Area of
Knowledge (Knowledge Framework).
Ways of Knowing are effectively utilised within
the production of knowledge and methodology
and not posed as ‘answers’.
Analysis and reflection of the evidence is
given.
Counterclaim The Counterclaim is clearly stated.
There is an explanation of what the
Counterclaim means in relation to the
Prescribed Title and relates to a Knowledge
Question linked to the Prescribed Title even if
the Knowledge Question is not explicitly
stated.
There is context given in relation to a subject
area (Area of Knowledge/Shared Knowledge).
Evidence Evidence supports and justifies the
counterclaim.
The evidence is original and demonstrates
wider reading.
The evidence can be validated and is
academic in nature.
Clearly justifies and enlightens the Prescribed
Title.
The evidence is clearly about the production of
knowledge and methodology in an Area of
Knowledge (Knowledge Framework).
Ways of Knowing are effectively utilised within
the production of knowledge and methodology
and not posed as ‘answers’.
Analysis and reflection of the evidence is
given.
Different Perspective Clearly demonstrates a different perspective
linked to either a Claim or Counterclaim.
Clearly a different perspective which may
include Gender, Geographical Location,
Religion/philosophical
Position, Historical Era, Language, Cultural
Tradition, Socio-‐ economic position, Educational
System, Profession or
Career (rather than an opinion)

Implications The implication follows the essay argument

and is apparent and significant to the
Prescribed Title. The implication is posed
logically within in the essay where it has most
impact. This may be either linked to the claim,
counterclaim or different perspective.