Back to SamplesAcademic Discussion — Sample
2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response articulates a clear opinion on online learning but lacks depth in elaboration and specificity in examples. Grammatical errors and vague phrasing detract from the overall clarity and effectiveness of the argument.
14 / 30
Basic
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Acknowledges different perspectives — “although some people argue that it has drawbacks”
- Mentions technological advantages — “students can find a lot of information with the click of button”
- Provides a personal example — “one of my classmates attended online classes through modern technology”
To improve
- Lack of clarity in argument Try: This is primarily because online learning helps pupils and learners conduct better research by providing easy access to a wide range of resources.
- Vague conclusion Try: I believe that online learning is an effective long-term educational strategy.
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