Discuss with students criteria for a good research project, including oral, written, and visual components that demonstrate creative and critical thought. Students might also use transactional forms such as business letters, memos, data spreadsheets, proposals, and petitions to support their research and to include the views of community groups. Assessment should focus on the extent to which they have fulfilled the requirements of the purpose, format, and audience. Before students work on assignments, discuss the key features that are likely to characterize effective work. Each student develops a personal definition of success for the assignment.
Students analyse their work in terms of their definitions.
They can also use their definitions to elicit peer feedback. Collaborate with students to develop criteria and a rating scale for assessing portfolios of work. See the Portfolio rating scale in Appendix D, Sample 3. When they submit portfolios or collections, have them include cover letters introducing their work and highlighting their favourite selections or features. All Rights Reserved.