Back to SamplesAcademic Discussion — Sample
2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response articulates a clear opinion on online learning but lacks specific examples and detailed reasoning to support the claims. Additionally, grammatical errors and vague elaboration hinder the overall effectiveness of the argument.
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Basic
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Time Efficiency Argument — “online learning saves individuals the commuting time”
- Broader Choices Argument — “online classroom provides poeple with broader choices”
To improve
- Lack of Specific Examples Try: Provide a more detailed example, such as a specific course or subject where this time saving was particularly beneficial.
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