CW1 marking criteria

CW1 marking criteria

Multiple Choice

How many criteria are there to assess CW1?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Open Ended

What are 6 marking criteria in CW1?

Categorize

Options (4)

Match the skills in CW1 with the following criteria:

Source selection

research skills

source evaluation

use of sources

Multiple Choice

To achieve a distinction in source selection, the sources included must be:

• a) Random and unrelated to the essay question

• b) Relevant, reliable, and appropriate for academic purposes

• c) Limited to three sources with minimal relevance

• d) Predominantly outdated but credible

Multiple Choice

In terms of research skills, a distinction demonstrates the ability to:

• a) Find relevant and reliable sources with effective search methods clearly outlined

• b) Use random sources without evaluation

• c) Search for a few relevant sources without demonstrating methods

• d) Find only partially relevant sources and little details about searching methods

Multiple Choice

For a distinction score, evaluation of sources must:

• a) Provide a clear and sound assessment of the reliability of sources

• b) Contain minimal or weak evaluation with unclear reasoning

• c) Be repetitive and lack clarity in some areas

• d) Avoid any evaluation of reliability

Multiple Choice

How does a distinction-level student handle key points in texts?

• a) Copies arguments directly without analysis

• b) Focuses on irrelevant points without logical connections

• c) Provides unclear arguments with some relevant points

• d) Identifies main lines of argument, with all points clearly relevant and expressed

Multiple Choice

What is required for a distinction in processing supporting evidence?

• a) Failing to identify or note supporting ideas

• b) Highlighting some supporting evidence but the notes on which topics they support are not clear

• c) Producing effective notes on relevant supporting ideas and details

• d) Provide unclear supporting evidence with little relevance to the key points

Multiple Choice

At a distinction level, use of sources must:

• a) Support all topics in the essay plan with relevant points

• b) Be irrelevant to the topics outlined in the essay plan

• c) Be repetitive and limited in supporting topics

• d) Contain unclear connections to the essay plan