Assignment Brief and Feedback form
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Learner achievement (please circle) NB: All learner
Name of Centre:
achievement is provisional until confirmed at the AVA Awards Board
Level Achieved:
Final Grade Achieved
(Level 3 units only)
Resubmission?
L2
P
L3
M
Y
D
N
Title of Access to HE Diploma:
(e.g. Science)
Unit title(s):
Unit code(s):
Writing and Delivering Seminar Papers
Speaking and Listening Skills
Learner:
Tutor/Assessor:
Description of Assignment:
Option 1
Assignment brief for Writing and Delivering Seminar Papers (WDSP) and Speaking and Listening Skills
(SLS) which can draw on the work done for the Research Project unit or any other substantial piece of
work.
Tasks
1. Edit the findings from your Research Project, or another piece of work you have generated, to
produce a seminar paper in no more than 750 words in which you compare and contrast different
perspectives on the topic you investigated. (WDSP AC 1.1)
2. Present the key points of your seminar paper in a 5-minute talk to your peers in which you use
visual aids. Ensure that any arguments you make are supported with credible evidence. (WDSP AC
2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. SLS AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 4.3)
3. Take part in a group discussion of papers presented by your peers. (SLS AC 2.1, 2.2 4.1 & 4.2)
4. Write a 400-word self-evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of your own presentation. (SLS
AC 5.1 & 5.2)
5. Write a 400-word evaluation of the group discussion in which you evaluate what you learned from it.
(WDSP AC 3.1 & 3.2)
These tasks will generate the following evidence:
1. A seminar paper of no more 750 words.
2. A Tutor assessment record of your Presentation against the relevant assessment criteria.
3. A Tutor assessment record of your contribution to group discussion against the relevant
assessment criteria. See Tutor assessment templates below.
4. A 400-word self-evaluation.
5. A 400-word evaluation of group discussion.
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Option 2
Complete this pro-forma or relevant parts of it each time you think you have met any of the assessment
criteria for Speaking & Listening Skills and Writing & Delivering Seminar Papers. assessment for Oral
activities
Journal of continuous assessment for Oral activities
Event
Event
Date
D
WDSP 1.1: Contrasting different perspectives:
Reproduce in 400-words the different perspectives you attempted to explain in class – attach
document.
SLS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 3.2 WDSP 2.1 2.2 & 2.3: Addressing your Audience
Evaluate how well you met these five criteria. This includes using visual material.
SLS 2.1, 2.2, 4.1 & 4.2: Participating in discussion
Evaluate how well you met the four criteria.
SLS 5.1 & 5.2 WDSP 3.1 & 3.2: Self-Evaluation
Assess the strengths & weaknesses of your oral work.
Date set:
Date for draft submission
(if applicable):
Date for final
submission:
Extension date
Signed by Tutor/Assessor to
agree extension:
Date
submitted:
(if agreed):
Learner declaration:
 The explanations and evaluations in this work have been developed and written by me.
 I have not submitted material copied from the Internet, text books or other sources in place of my own
thinking and writing.
 When I have referred to the work of others I have done so to discuss, comment on or argue their ideas.
 I have kept quotation and paraphrasing to an absolute minimum and only to support points I have made.
 I understand that referencing the names of authors whose ideas I have used without including my own
interpretation of those ideas, does not meet the assessment criteria and cannot attract the Pass, Merit or
Distinction grades.
 I have not copied the work of my peers.
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Learner comments: (please use this space to comment on any aspect of the assignment when handing in your work)
Signature:
Date:
TO THE LEARNER: Please attach this assignment brief to any written work you are handing in for assessment, or
submit the brief as instructed.
YOUR WORK CANNOT BE ASSESSED UNLESS YOU HAVE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED THIS FORM
Level 2/3
(please circle)
Unit title: Writing & Delivering Seminar Papers
This assignment addresses the following Assessment Criteria from the unit (or a copy of the unit may be attached, if
all AC are covered):
AC no
Level Two (only list L2 AC if the Rules of Combination
Level Three
allows a learner to claim L2 credit for this unit)
Write up relevant material on previously agreed
seminar subject, which represents differing
perspectives and any areas that are
controversial or problematic.
1.1
Assemble and organise material, relevant to a
given subject, in a logical and well-structured
manner.
1.2
Write a seminar paper keeping length within
the limits set for presentation time.
2.1
Speak in a clear and varied manner holding the
interest of the group.
Use eye contact to monitor audience response.
2.2
Provide a handout which summarises the main
points of the seminar.
Speak at a pace and pitch consistent with the
audience’s understanding and their being able
to take notes.
Use relevant handouts and/or OHP
slides/powerpoints to illustrate data where
appropriate.
2.3
3.1
Describe one or two ways in which s/he
changed his/her understanding of the topic as a
result of the seminar Discussion.
Evaluate the quality of the Discussion.
Reflect on the ways in which delivery and
discussion of seminar papers has advanced
their learning.
3.2
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Level 2/3
(please circle)
Unit title: Speaking & Listening Skills
This assignment addresses the following Assessment Criteria from the unit (or a copy of the unit may be attached, if
all AC are covered):
AC no
Level Two (only list L2 AC if the Rules of Combination
Level Three
allows a learner to claim L2 credit for this unit)
1.1
Use tone and register appropriate to the
audience, formal or informal.
Speak clearly and confidently in a
way which suits the situation
1.2
Adopt a suitable pace of speaking, and vary
pace appropriately.
Vary tone and register appropriate to audience
size and composition.
1.3
Use related audio-visual aids as appropriate.
Maintain eye contact to monitor response from
audience
Use suitable audio-visual aids sensitivity, giving
time for audience to absorb audio-visual
material before speaking again.
1.4
2.1
Identify relevant information from presentations
on a range of topics.
Listen for and analyse main points of
information from presentations on a range of
topics.
2.2
Acknowledge points made by others in
discussion.
Respond affirmatively to the contributions of
others in discussion.
3.1
Answer questions that require a response to
several points or sub-questions.
Speak at some length in response to open or
evaluate questions e.g. in a job interview,
appraisal, tutorial, or following an oral
presentation.
4.1
Make useful contributions to discussions with
other learners.
Participate actively in discussion.
4.2
Listen to and respond to the contributions of
others acknowledging the right of others to hold
opinions that differ from own.
Challenge opposing views constructively.
4.3
Support own opinions with evidence.
5.1
Describe the strengths and of own
presentation.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of own
oral presentation.
5.2
Identify ways of improving.
Analyse strategies for improvement.
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Assignment Brief and Feedback form
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Level 3 units only:
Learners achieve a Pass if they meet all Level 3 Assessment Criteria for a unit. You will achieve a Merit or Distinction
by meeting the following Grade Descriptors. Your tutor will give you feedback for all three grades.
Grade Descriptor
GD 4:
Use of
Information
Grade Descriptor
GD 5:
Communication
& Presentation
Grade Descriptor
GD7: Quality
Merit
Distinction
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
Learner’s work shows a very good
understanding of the meaning &
significance of new information.
Learner’s work shows an excellent
understanding of the meaning &
significance of new information.
Merit
Distinction
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
(if a formal presentation) Learner’s work
shows very good command of
 Format
 Use of images
 Language ( including technical or
specialist language)
 Register
 Referencing
(if a formal presentation) Learner’s work
shows excellent command of
 Format
 Use of images
 Language ( including technical or
specialist language)
 Register
 Referencing
(if routine oral work in class)
Learner’s work shows very good
command of
 Use of images
 Language ( including technical or
specialist language)
 Register
 Referencing
(if routine oral work in class)
Learner’s work shows very good
command of
 Use of images
 Language ( including technical or
specialist language)
 Register
 Referencing
Merit
Distinction
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
Learner’s work is structured in a way that
is generally logical and fluent.
Learner’s work is structured in a way that
is consistently logical and fluent.
Grade Guidance: Learners must carefully read the guidance below which is linked to the components above
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MERIT: (e.g. To achieve a Merit your work will show…..)
To achieve a Merit for Speaking & Listening and Writing & Delivering Seminar papers your work will show
that you can:
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Explain orally and in writing, different perspectives on a topic. You will show the meaning and
significance of new information by comparing and contrasting this material.
Your written and oral work will use technical and specialist language accurately and in the register
appropriate to the subject. You will reference your sources in written work according to academic
conventions. You will show that you have found-out what is meant by appropriate register and
academic conventions.
If you make a formal class presentation you will observe the Academic conventions of opening,
developing and concluding your presentation. You will show that you have found-out what these
conventions are.
You will show that when addressing an audience, you appreciate the needs of those listening to
you in the tone, pitch and pace of your voice, your eye contact and use of visual material.
You will show that you can participate in a discussion collaboratively and show respect for other
points of view. You will show the ability to explore empathetically opinions with which you disagree.
You will show the ability to recognise what your oral presentation strengths are and why they are
strengths, and show the same approach to your weaknesses.
You will show the ability to evaluate discussions by reflecting on what you have learned from the
discussions and why these discussions enabled you to learn.
DISTINCTION: (e.g. To achieve a Distinction your work will show…..)
To achieve a Distinction for Speaking & Listening and Writing & Delivering Seminar papers your work will
show all that is in the Merit guidance above and the following:
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The way in which you compare and contrast different perspectives will show the ability to track both
explicit and implicit meanings and significance in the texts you use.
You will use the register, technical and specialist language appropriate to the subject with sustained
fluency. You will demonstrate consistent use of well-constructed academic citation.
If you make a formal presentation, the opening, development and conclusion of your talk will
demonstrate a thoroughly logical and fluent exposition of your ideas.
You will show that when addressing an audience you sensitively appreciate the needs of those
listening to you in a sustained way.
You will show that you are able to explore opinions with which you disagree in the spirit of objective
inquiry.
You will show that you can make balanced assessments of both the strengths and weaknesses of
your oral work with specific proposals for development.
You will show the ability to trace the development of ideas in a discussion and how you have
learned from this process.
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Assignment Brief and Feedback form
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Part A: Feedback on credit level
AC no
Credit
achieved
(L2/L3)
Level
achieved
Location of
evidence
Tutor/Assessor comments on assessment criteria
(you could also indicate on the work itself where each AC is met)
Tutor/Assessor’s
signature:
Date:
Resubmission (if applicable) If any of the assessment criteria for this assignment have not been met at Level 3, a
resubmission may be permitted. Resubmission must follow the QAA guidelines and be permitted only once.
Requirements for resubmission/new Task set:
Date Set:
Date due:
Date Submitted:
Feedback on resubmission:
Level achieved
after resubmission:
Tutor/Assessor’s
signature:
Date:
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Part B: Feedback on grading (Applicable only if all assessment criteria achieved at Level 3)
Grade
Descriptor
Tutor/Assessor comments against grade descriptors
GD4
GD5
GD7:
Quality
GD 4,5 & 7 apply to Writing & Delivering Seminar Papers
GD 5 & 7 apply to Speaking & Listening Skills
Tutor/Assessor’s reason for final grade decision (if applicable):
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Grade indicator
(P/M/D)
Please enter the final grade on
page 1 based on this grade
profile e.g. PPM=P
Assignment Brief and Feedback form
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Tutor Assessment Record sheet
Event
Date
Observing Tutor/s
Student Name
Task: Oral Presentation
Assessment criteria
Tutor commentary
Speak clearly…
(SLS 1.1 WDSP 2.2)
Very tone & register…
(SLS 1.2 WDSP 2.2)
Maintain eye contact…
(SLS 1.3 WDSP 2.1)
Use suitable audio-visual aids…
(SLS 1.4 WDSP 2.3)
Support own opinions with
evidence
(SLS 4.3)
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Assignment Brief and Feedback form
(Unit with single assignment)
Tutor Assessment Record sheet
Event
Date
Observing Tutor/s
Student
Task: Group discussion
Assessment criteria
Tutor commentary
Listen for & analyse main
points…
(SLS 2.1)
Respond affirmatively… to
others…
(SLS 2.2)
Participate actively…
(SLS 4.1)
Challenge opposing views
constructively…
(SLS 4.2)
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