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2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response effectively addresses the topic of privacy in social media and engages with another student's point, but it lacks specific examples and contains grammatical errors. Improving the elaboration and correcting language issues would enhance the overall quality.
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Basic
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3.5/5
Complete response3.5/5
Addresses requirements3.5/5
Working well
- Clear opinion — “In my opinion, privacy is the most important aspect of social media.”
- Acknowledgment of opposing view — “While Student 2 raised a relevant point about the importance of connectivity and how these platforms allow them, I believe she is missing the critical idea of secrecy.”
- Emphasis on security — “staying engaged is crucial but we cannot do that at the cost of our security.”
To improve
- Vague elaboration Try: Provide specific examples of personal details that should be avoided to enhance clarity and impact.
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