German Cinema: Essay assessment criteria

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Organisation

Strong introduction                                  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Introduction vague or absent

Clear progression of argument                . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Points made at random or repeated
                                                                                                                                       unnecessarily

Firm conclusion based on arguments    . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Conclusion absent or unclear
presented                                                   

Grasp of issues

Issues understood in detail                     . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Failure to grasp essential details

Broader issues grasped and                    . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           Broader context absent
presented                                                   

Analysis

Key issues clearly identified                   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      issues not made clear

Coherent and convincing argument       . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      implausible, incoherent or muddled

Expression

Clear, well-formed sentences                   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Sentence structure muddled

Correct and effective use of words        . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Words and concepts used
and concepts                                                                                                               inaccurately

Use of sources

Sources assimilated, well-used               . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            Reliant on undigested source    
 and adequately acknowledged                                                                                material, poorly acknowledged

Good bibliography,                                   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            poor bibliography,
references complete                                                                                                    references incomplete or absent

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