Weight Criterion
10% Format:
How is the format of the
essay?
10% Language:
How is the text written?
10% Coverage:
How are the different topics
of the module covered in
the assignment.
Topics include but are not
limited to: digitalisation,
digital transformation,
analogue vs. digital, digital
simulators, blockchain,
smart cities, digital
substations, new platforms
etc.
30% Description:
How are the topics
covered? Is it clear how
those particular topics are
visible and impacting their
environment?
20% Appropriate examples:
Are the examples provided
appropriate for the topics?
Are they illustrative and
related to the topic or is the
link not visible?
20% Insight on the impact:
Is the societal impact of
digitalisation discussed
well?
1 (bad)
There is no visible structure
in the essay. The essay has
no title. Information is
presented fragmented and
one-sided, making it very
difficult to follow the train of
thought. Supporting material
such as quotations, figures
and tables are illegible.
Numerous grammatical and
spelling errors in the text
impede readability. Even with
great effort, it is difficult to
decipher the conveyed
message.
The text is written
monotonously.
None of the relevant topics
are covered
Topics are described poorly.
No examples are provided.
No discussion about the
impact of digitalisation on
their environment.
2 (poor)
There is an introduction, body
and conclusion.
The information is not placed in a
logical order, making it difficult to
follow the train of thought.
Supporting material such as
quotations, figures and tables are
mostly illegible.
Many grammatical and spelling
errors make the text difficult to
follow. It is possible to extract the
conveyed message.
The text is written monotonously.
Only 1 topic is covered
The topics are described
adequately. Information from the
videos is applied wrongly most of
the time.
No relevant examples are
provided
There is a discussion but the
provided information is not
accurate.
3 (fair)
There is an introduction, body
and conclusion. The
information is placed in a
logical order, although at
times it is difficult to follow.
Most supporting material is
clear.
There are some grammatical
and spelling errors which
make the text difficult to follow
at times.
There is some variation in the
text but overall, the
information is conveyed
monotonously.
2 topics are covered
The topics are described
adequately. Information from
the videos is applied,
although sometimes wrongly.
Not all topics have relevant
examples.
There is a discussion with
mostly correct statements.
Only one side of the story is
explained.
4 (good) 5 (excellent)
There is an introduction, Same as 4 with the
body and conclusion. addition of:
The information is Multiple sources are used,
placed in a logical order significantly improving the
and is easy to follow. quality of the essay.
Few grammatical and No grammatical and
spelling errors which do spelling errors. There is
not hinder the great variation in the
readability of the text. language by making use of
There is variation in the synonyms, idioms and
paragraphs. phrases are used and
sentences are varied.
Transitions between
sections is smooth, making
the text a joy to read.
3 or more topics are
covered
Good description of the Same as 4 with the
topics and the learner addition of:
displays understanding Topics are put into
of the material. perspective to one
another.
All topics have relevant All topics have solid
examples although examples.
some are far-fetched.
Good discussion with Excellent discussion where
convincing examples. both positive and negative
aspects are highlighted.