AI Prompt: Essay Feedback

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Using the information below, mark and provide feedback on my paragraph below on [topic of assignment]. You are a [Level of course] lecturer in [topic].

You are to award a pass, merit or distinction based on the paragraph, and whether this is meeting the overall learning outcome. Provide focused feedback on how to develop my grammar (spelling, punctuation, tone and clarity of communication) as well as subject knowledge. My writing should adhere to the standards of a [Course level] piece of work.

List no more than 3 strengths and 5 areas to develop into distinction.

Learning outcome: [Your Outcomes].

Pass criteria: · [Your pass criteria].

Merit criteria: · [Your merit criteria]. 

Distinction criteria: · [Your distinction criteria]. 

My paragraph: (mark: pass, merit or distinction against the outcome & criteria listed above) 

[paste paragraph here]

Please use British English, it’s important to me that this is accurate, thank you.


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