❋✐rst ①❛✁s ✂✵✶✸
Overview
Choice of topic
Categories 1 and 2: Literature
Category 1: Studies of a literary work(s) originally written in the language in which the essay is
presented
Category 2: Studies of a literary work(s) originally written in the language of the essay compared
with a literary work(s) originally written in another language
Category 3: Studies in language
Examples 1, 2 and 3: Language in a cultural context
Examples 4, 5, 6 and 7: Language and mass communication
Treatment of the topic
Texts
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Category 1: language
Category 2: culture and society
A: essays of a sociocultural nature with an impact on the language
B: essays of a general cultural nature based on specific cultural artifacts
Category 3: literature
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Illustrations and maps
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Introduction to the essay
Presentation
Academic level
Abstract
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: Research question
Criterion B: Introduction
Criterion C: Investigation
Criterion D: Knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: Reasoned argument
Criterion F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: Use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: Conclusion
Criterion I: Formal presentation
Criterion J: Abstract
Criterion K: Holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment
Overview
Choice of topic
Treatment of the topic
A weak essay in this category would be one that:
Researcher’s reflection space
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
Criterion B: introduction
Criterion C: investigation
Criterion D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
Criterion E: reasoned argument
Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subjects
Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
Criterion H: conclusion
Criterion I: formal presentation
Criterion J: abstract
Criterion K: holistic judgment