Expectations from Graders

What these are:

• These are written documents that need to be evaluated based on the rubric provided. 

• Submissions may include images that support the text. Ensure these images are relevant by cross-referencing the rubric criteria. 

What’s expected: 

• Focus on content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the rubric. 

• Avoid getting distracted by visual elements like formatting unless they’re part of the rubric.

What these are:

• These are presentation slides submitted in PDF format, containing text, images, and videos (embedded as links or references).

• Use the rubric to evaluate each component based on the content criteria rather than on design aesthetics.

• Example: Even if the slide design is poor, evaluate the quality of the text and visuals against the rubric, and evaluate the design only for the design-specific criteria.

What’s expected: 

• Ensure all visual and text elements meet the required standards outlined in the rubric.

• Focus on content relevance rather than visual design unless explicitly mentioned.

What these are:

• Some submissions may contain hyperlinks to additional materials, such as videos or collaborative documents.

• Evaluate each item independently based on its rubric (i.e., don’t apply text assessment criteria to a linked document, unless there are criteria that specify it).

What’s expected: 

• Verify that all links are accessible. If a link is restricted, ask the learner for access and move on to another submission while waiting for access.

• Return to the assessment once access is granted within a day or a few hours.

• Evaluate each linked item according to its set of criteria, and don't overlap their evaluations.

• When deducting marks, explain why points were lost and where in the submission it happened.

• Example: “Two marks were deducted because the slide deck lacked the required visual representation of key data, as mentioned in the rubric.”

• Begin with positive feedback, followed by constructive suggestions, and end with encouragement or another positive comment.

• Example: “The introduction was very well written and aligned with the rubric. However, the conclusion could benefit from more detailed insights. Great effort overall!”

• Where applicable, provide actionable suggestions on how learners can enhance their submissions.

• Example: “Including a comparison table could make your analysis more concise and visually engaging.”

• Share an overall summary of what worked well and what could be improved towards the end of your feedback.

• Example: “Your report was thorough, and your data analysis was well-structured. However, future submissions could benefit from more visual elements to complement the text.”