Why do we request word-processed assignments from students and then expect them to write by hand in an exam?

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"Handwriting requires more coherent thought before you commit to paper. ..."

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Does marking poor work lead to an increase in levels of personal stress?

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"Encountered marking to be quite depressing – lack of commitment, seriousness, and personal responsibility for their own learning on students’ ..."

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Why would we use peer assessment: isn't assessment the tutor's job?

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"The disadvantages/difficulties are far outweighed by the learning benefits. Should be part of the assessment strategy but not used everywhere. ..."

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Why don't we give feedback on dissertations? Wouldn't this feedback be useful to students in their future development?

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"We do give feedback on dissertations. Formative in tutorials. Summative in a proposal and progress report, and of the final ..."

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Do unseen exams have unintended effects on student learning?

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"Many students only seem to want to study what they know they will be assessed on. We need to shift ..."

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Should groupwork be assessed with a single, shared mark, or should each member get an individual mark?

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"Clear criteria required. Marks can be given by tutor, each group member and the audience. ..."

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