The length of a composition?

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incay13
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The length of a composition?

Post by incay13 » Tue May 15, 2007 5:58 pm

dear friends, i have got a marking scale for composition correction (guidelines) and my problem is How can I consider the length of a composition whether it is too short or too long than the determined length (for ex: 200 words essay) My marking scale is for a 200 words essay but what can I do if it is sohrter or longer than the assumed length? please help. or tell me where I can find a ready made marking scale for this problem.

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Post by Merry » Wed May 16, 2007 6:00 am

Speaking from personal experience, I'd give full points for length if the essay is within +/- 10 words. For any number of words more or less than that, I'd take away points depending on the task.
Is this some sort of ESL/ EFL exam preparation?

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Post by sabridv85 » Wed May 16, 2007 4:46 pm

Could you share with us your marking scale. I find it difficult to mark compositions. so maybe you can help me.
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Sabrina

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Post by binu » Wed May 30, 2007 10:10 am

hai ,do you know the max length of asgmnts?

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