You be the marker

Often markers return your essay with a checklist that is similar to this one. You can use it to assess the model essay, and you can also print this page to use as a checklist of your own work before you submit it.

ESSAY MARKING GUIDE

A. DEFINITION OF TOPIC

Has the topic been clearly defined?
Is the essay on the topic?


B. STRUCTURE OF THE ESSAY

 

Does the introduction present a clear statement of the issues to be covered?

Does the essay have a clear structure in which the main points are developed logically and the relevance of the material to the argument is clear?

Is there an effective conclusion which draws together the main points?


C. CONTENT

 

Are the ideas analysed in sufficient depth?

Are arguments supported by evidence and examples?


D. PRESENTATION

 

Spelling and punctuation

Grammar

Overall proofreading

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