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1. Opening
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Title
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The implications of the title are clearly understood.
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Introduction
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Clearly states key text/sources of information to be explored.
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Clearly indicates framework for answering question.
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2. Body of Essay
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Sources
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Evidence of wide reading:
- primary sources - aware of up-to-date data. |
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Use and evaluation of evidence from different texts and other sources.
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Attempts appraisal of the evidence by:
i) detailed critical analysis of text ii) making comparisons iii) identifying strengths/weaknesses of material |
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Relevance of material
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All material of relevance to subject of essay. Demonstrates understanding of material.
No repetition of material. Precision and economy of expression. |
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Quality of Argument
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Shows the connection between evidence and the framework of question to be addressed.
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Issues of context have been considered and are relevant to discussion.
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Uses evidence to develop coherent and logical argument.
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Relates argument developed to relevant concepts/key critical theory.
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Clearly sets out limitations of argument developed.
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Offers well founded, cautious personal interpretations, with original insights.
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3. Conclusion
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Creates a coherent perspective on the question.
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Draws together the various points made, and the main strands of the argument.
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4. Presentation
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References: properly noted, listed and accurately used.
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Legibility: clear and easy to read.
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Correct spelling.
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Few errors of grammar and syntax.
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Structure: sections, subsections, advance organisers.
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Approx. length:
Word count Word limit |
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