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2.0/ 5
DevelopingLimited to Partial Success
The response attempts to engage with the topic but suffers from a lack of clarity and depth. Frequent grammatical errors and generic examples limit the overall effectiveness of the argument.
14 / 30
Basic
Content
2/5Breakdown
Clear purpose2/5
Complete response2/5
Addresses requirements2/5
Working well
- Acknowledgment of opposing views — “Although Student 1's point make sense, social media companies collect more data than we think.”
- Use of example — “For example, Facebook collects many data of us, but we get better seggust post that we like.”
To improve
- Lack of specificity Try: For example, Facebook collects data such as our browsing history and interactions, which allows them to suggest posts and advertisements that align with our interests.
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