Argumentative
Writing (Higher)
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Category
4 (8-11) |
Category
3 (12-15) |
Category
2 (16-19) |
Category
1 (20-25) |
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Essays
which fall into this category may do so for a variety of reasons It could
be that ·
it fails to achieve
sufficient technical accuracy ·
or that the structure
is not sufficiently organised to carry the candidate’s ideas clearly ·
or that the choice of
words and sentence structure is too mundane ·
or that the content is
simply too thin |
·
The piece will produce
a recognisable line of thought on a complex topic, drawing on a substantial
body of evidence ·
It will take into
account at least two varying viewpoints ·
There will be a
competent structure but the development may be obvious or predictable ·
The style should
communicate the ideas clearly |
·
The piece will a clear
line of thought on a complex topic, drawing on a substantial body of evidence ·
It will take into
account at least two varying viewpoints ·
There will be a
competent, developed structure ·
The style should
communicate the ideas clearly and with some impact |
·
The piece will produce
a mature well structured argument on a complex topic drawing on a substantial
body of evidence ·
It will take into
account at least two varying viewpoints ·
There will be a
structure which deploys the material skilfully, appropriately and stylishly |