13.8
Appendices
Appendix 2
A. Criteria for Assessing Long Essay
University of Birmingham, Department of German Studies
Name:_________________________________
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A
(100-70%)
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B
(69-60%)
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C
(59-50%)
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D
(49-40%)
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Information
Content
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Factually correct; as complete as could be expected in the circumstances. | No factual inaccuracies; extensive coverage. | Minor inaccuracy/ies but essentially correct; some important aspect(s) not covered. | Significant factual inaccuracy/ies; major omissions. |
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Referencing
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Footnotes, references supplied where necessary; extensive bibliography. | Footnotes, bibliography extensive but not complete. | Footnotes, bibliography give only limited information. | Minimal/token footnotes and bibliography. |
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Argument
and Structure
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Information clearly structured; an argument emerges; critical treatment; essay coherent, cogent. | Information well structured; ideas developed intelligently; essay generally coherent. | Information could be structured more clearly; occasional breaks in structure. Generally not very coherent. | Information poorly structured; difficult to follow logical connections; lacks coherence. |
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Accuracy
of Language
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(Virtually) error-free. | A few minor errors which do not distract reader from the content of the essay. | Several, intrusive errors which begin to distract attention from the content; most spelling rules followed. | Frequent, intrusive errors of basic nature disrupt the essay/alienate the reader; spelling deficient in places. |
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Sophistication
of Language
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Level of language attempted complex; sophisticated command of lexis, syntax, and register. | Shows extensive appreciation of register and sophistication in lexis and syntax. | Shows some appreciation of register; mainly simple lexis, syntax; occasional sophistication. | Predominantly simple in syntax and lexis; little awareness of register. |
* The use of unattributed material as if it is the student's own intellectual property may result in failure of the essay as a whole and a mark of zero.
Word Count: The mark will be reduced by 5% for every 10% by which an essay falls short of a stipulated minimum length. Excess length may not be marked.
Overall Mark:_______________________
B. Criteria for Assessing Student Video Presentations
University of Birmingham, Department of German Studies
Name:________________________________
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(100-70%)
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B
(69-60%)
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C
(59-50%)
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D
(49-40%)
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Pronunciation
and Intonation
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Accurate, varied; no noticeable English patterns. | Accurate, varied; very few English patterns. | Acceptable. Some flaws, but attempts to vary patterns; little strain on listener. | Flat intonation; poor pronunciation; listener works hard to follow. |
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Quality
of Language
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Minimal formal errors; wide range of structures. | A few formal errors do not distract from content; good range of structures. | Several formal errors but rarely interfere with communication; some attempt to vary structures. | Frequent formal errors; communication disrupted; little structural variety. |
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Quality
of Performance*
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Excellent use of paralinguistic features/visual aids; completely at ease. | Good use of paralinguistic features/ visual aids; easy to follow. | Paralinguistic features enhance overall performance; heavy reliance on notes, but some audience awareness. | Little awareness of audience; poor paralinguistic features/use of visual aids. Whole sections read out, pace inappropriate. |
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Content
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Comprehensive coverage; entirely relevant; cogent. | Wide coverage; most points covered in depth; relevant examples; well structured. | Reasonable coverage; relevant; some depth to points made. | Information largely correct and relevant, but superficial. |
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Independence
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Exploitation of sources shows extensive ability to reformulate, summarize and expand. | Some material effectively adapted and integrated. Some ability to reformulate, summarize and expand. | Content and language show basic evidence of independent exploitation. | Content and/or language heavily indebted to sources but some attempt made to adapt them. |
* Paralinguistic features include: body language, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact.
Overall Mark:_______________________
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