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
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A. DEFINITION OF TOPIC
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Has the topic been clearly defined?
Is the essay on the topic?
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B. STRUCTURE OF THE ESSAY
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Does the introduction present a clear statement of the issues to
be covered?
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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?
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Is there an effective conclusion which draws together the main
points?
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C. CONTENT
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Are the ideas analysed in sufficient depth?
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Are arguments supported by evidence and examples?
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D. PRESENTATION
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Spelling and punctuation
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Grammar
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Overall proofreading
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