Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Feedback for Coursework (Essay in the Target Language) Student ID: Assignment: Unit Code: Full versions of the Grade Descriptors used for marking are available in your Programme Handbook STRUCTURE & ARGUMENT How you introduce, develop, and conclude your argument Unfolds an argument lucidly. Proposes the candidate’s argument clearly and develops it systematically. Conclusion expresses the candidate’s own judgement in a mature way. Well-argued. Different arguments presented clearly. Introduction sets out problem(s) and method of approach. Concludes with a synthesis that is not just a summary. An attempted argument, even if it does not always flow smoothly, with a conclusion summarising the position argued. Not always clearly structured. A discussion of relevant points in some order. Does not always answer the question directly. An assortment of points without apparent structure. Deep and detailed knowledge and understanding, with sophisticated use of concepts. Shows wideranging awareness of context, and an independent approach to the issues. Makes original and insightful connections. Good knowledge and understanding with accurate and wellcontextualized use of concepts/technical terms. Shows awareness of the implications of issues raised. Shows some independent judgement. Shows general knowledge and understanding. Relevant issues are discussed and concepts/technical terms are used, but not always appropriately. Essay is working in the right area, but the candidate has not identified the key issues and/or has handled material inaccurately. Essay misses the point of the question. Concepts/technical terms have been mishandled and the material misunderstood. Excellent range of primary sources (songs, videos) and depth of reference to sources. Argument based directly in sources, and engages critically with secondary interpretations (Popular Music Studies). Critical use of sources, showing ability to make comparisons between different secondary interpretations, to quote aptly and to reference accurately. Refs follow the conventions. Use of several sources, though summarizing rather than analysing. Based largely on class notes. Refs generally presented appropriately. Limited use of sources, with inconsistent or inaccurate referencing. Use of lecture notes or personal opinion, without evidence of adequate reading. Limited or no use of footnotes or bibliography. Excellent standard of work. Efficiently and lucidly written. Standard of written French is excellent (precise vocab, excellent grammar, near-perfect spelling). Careful presentation, judicious use of academic conventions. Good standard of written French, with use of appropriate lexis or register. Generally well presented, with very few errors of syntax or style. Moderately good standard, with some weakness in lexis and/or grammar and punctuation. Needs to be improved in most respects. Insufficient command of language, and/or referencing. Deficient in expression and presentation. COMMENTS KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING How you show your grasp of relevant issues and concepts COMMENTS USE OF SOURCES How critically and accurately you handle sources COMMENTS STYLE & PRESENTATION Grammar, punctuation, academic conventions (e.g. footnotes, bibliography). Proofreading. COMMENTS You can improve your work in future assignments by: Indicative Mark: NB: all marks are provisional until they have been confirmed by the Examination Board, at which point marks may be increased or decreased. If you want to discuss your feedback, please contact: [email protected] Consultation hours: Tuesday 4 – 5 pm and Thursday 2 – 3 pm