How to interpret feedback


     Interpreting "codes (abbreviations) on assignments.

  • Written work is returned with comments. Comments will be colored text intertwined with your writing. Many are in the form of
    Codes
    (abbreviations). Codes are a brief way of brining you attention to some aspect of your writing that works or needs work.
    All codes are alphabetically explained in The Glossary along with examples of how to make corrections as needed. It is  your responsibility to look up all codes on your work, learn what you did incorrectly and how not to continue making the same error.
    EX:

    Bob is late RO Mary is on time.
    RO
    =  a code (abbreviation) in this case a code for a "Run On" sentence.
    This is a run on sentence, and the point in the text where I put the RO indicates where the error occurred.
    To learn about this error and how to correct it see: "codes" in the Glossary.
    Scan down to RO, and learn what the error is and how to correct it for future writing

     Grades

     Find grades via "Grades" on the left  menu of the Home page.
     When clicking on "Grades" see something that looks like this example below for Essay 1 Final Copy.

  • Clinking the icon circled in blue brings up your personal grading Rubric. (an abbreviated version appears below for illustration purposes).
    Note the Criteria for each Essay technique in the left column. To see the full explanation of the Criteria click view longer description. The Rating box indicated with a brown underlining indicates how close you came to meeting the criteria for that specific essay technique. Points you earn for each Essay Technique are added together. The total is your grade. To do better, do more of the Essay techniques.
     

  • Clicking the left icon (highlighted here for illustration) brings up comments that accompany your personal Rubric.



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  • Points to Grade Conversion
     
    100 = A+
    93-99 = A
    90-92 = A-
    88-89 = B+
    83-87 = B
    80-82 = B-
    78-79 = C+
    73-77 = C
    70-72 = C-
    65-69 = D
    63-64 = D-
    below 64 = F