1. SUBSTANTIATION and SYNTHESIS Chart

2. Incorporation of Evidence
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Source Types
In-Text Referencing
Key Findings
Incorporation of Evidence
Small range of different sources referenced in text. The same sources are repeated throughout.
Consistently uses a range of different sources from different research processes
Uses a range of different sources from different research processes
Consistently varied in text referencing styles ie. Quotes, mentioning credibility of sources, detailing studies etc.
Varied in text referencing styles ie. Quotes, mentioning credibility of sources, detailing studies etc.
Same in-text referencing method used throughout.
Clear delineation of MEANINGFUL key findings, which are explained in a variety of ways.
Some key findings are identified.
Key findings are consistently identified
Wide range of sentence starters and words to describe how sources are used to support your research
Embeds correct research language seamlessly into the flow of the text.
Basic range of sentence starters and words to describe how sources are used to support your research.
Varied range of sentence starters and words to describe how sources are used to support your research
Limited Connections/Comparison between sources
Detailed comparisons and judgements within the flow of the text
Source Connections
Uses the comparisons/ connections to further expand on the discussion
Discussion