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2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response addresses the prompt but lacks depth and specific examples, making it less convincing. Additionally, grammatical errors and limited syntactic variety hinder overall clarity and coherence.
14 / 30
Basic
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Acknowledgement of multiple perspectives — “Although Student 1 raises a good point about, I agree with Student 2”
- Connection between professional achievement and personal happiness — “if you get your dream job, I think the happines in your life is a consequence”
- Personal example used to support argument — “For example, when I get a engineering position I was very fulfilled because was my dream.”
To improve
- Vague conclusion Try: Therefore, we should appreciate the journey by focusing on our daily routines and enjoying the process, rather than just the end goal.
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