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Checklist for Assessment of Essays

 

1. Opening
 
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Title
The implications of the title are clearly understood.
 
Introduction
Clearly states key text/sources of information to be explored.
 
Clearly indicates framework for answering question.
 
 
2. Body of Essay
 
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Sources
Evidence of wide reading:
- primary sources
- aware of up-to-date data.

 
 
Use and evaluation of evidence from different texts and other sources.
 
Attempts appraisal of the evidence by:
i) detailed critical analysis of text
ii) making comparisons
iii) identifying strengths/weaknesses of material


 
Relevance of material
All material of relevance to subject of essay. Demonstrates understanding of material.
No repetition of material.
Precision and economy of expression.

 
Quality of Argument
Shows the connection between evidence and the framework of question to be addressed.
 
Issues of context have been considered and are relevant to discussion.
 
Uses evidence to develop coherent and logical argument.
 
Relates argument developed to relevant concepts/key critical theory.
 
Clearly sets out limitations of argument developed.
 
Offers well founded, cautious personal interpretations, with original insights.
 
 
3. Conclusion
 
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Creates a coherent perspective on the question.
 
Draws together the various points made, and the main strands of the argument.
 
 
4. Presentation
 
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References: properly noted, listed and accurately used.
 
Legibility: clear and easy to read.
 
Correct spelling.
 
Few errors of grammar and syntax.
 
Structure: sections, subsections, advance organisers.
 
Approx. length:
Word count
Word limit