Assessment title: Assessment B: two critical evaluations
Brief: Exercise on the evaluation of arguments. Students are given two texts to critically evaluate in terms of argument/ credibility of evidence/ structure. The evaluations should be circa. 700 -1000 words. 600-699 words will deliver a maximum grade B. 500-599 words will deliver a maximum grade C. 400-499 words will deliver a maximum grade D. Under 400 words will deliver a grade F
Aim: To assess students’ knowledge and understanding of a) arguments and argument structure; b) good and bad arguments; c) their ability to assess the credibility of evidence.
Objectives: Learning Outcomes to be assessed and Marking Criteria
Learning Outcomes
1. To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of argument and argument structure (B3)
Criteria to demonstrate outcome
i.Shows a clear understanding of the construction of an argument
ii. Ability to use terminology appropriately
Learning Outcomes
2. To demonstrate knowledge of how to determine whether an argument is good or bad and to justify conclusions using the appropriate terminology. (A1-2, B1- 5, D1, 4)
Criteria to demonstrate outcome
i. Clear understanding of how to evaluate arguments
ii. Ability to connect different critical thinking concepts.
iii. Able to use critical thinking concepts effectively
iv. Ability to assess the relevance and significance of evidence using critical thinking concepts
Learning Outcomes
3. To evaluate arguments in a clear, coherent manner. (D2)
Criteria to demonstrate outcome
i. Delivers a personal, structured response to the analysis of the particular argument being scrutinized
ii. Draws well-argued conclusions
iii. Writing is analytic, not descriptive
Assessment submission policy
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