Back to SamplesAcademic Discussion — Sample
2.0/ 5
DevelopingPartially Successful
The response articulates a clear opinion on the benefits of social media but lacks specific examples and deeper engagement with classmates' ideas. Additionally, grammatical errors and vague elaboration hinder overall clarity and effectiveness.
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Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Clear opinion — “Personally, I believe that utilizing social media is more beneficial”
- Acknowledgment of opposing views — “although some people argue that it has several drawbacks”
To improve
- Vague elaboration Try: Specify the advantages by providing concrete examples or data to support the claim.
- Irrelevant conclusion Try: Conclude by summarizing the main points about social media's impact on self-esteem, rather than shifting focus to online learning.
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