Academic Marking Assistant-AI-powered academic document analysis.

Example

The system grades essays by evaluating factors such as structure, grammar, relevance to the topic, and logical flow. For instance, aAcademic Marking Assistant functions student essay on the causes of World War I might be evaluated based on how well it explains key historical events and organizes arguments.

Scenario

A history professor uses the Assistant to grade a batch of student essays. The tool automatically assigns grades based on predefined criteria like coherence, argumentation, and factual accuracy, providing the professor with a preliminary score and feedback suggestions. The professor can then make adjustments based on specific nuances or context that the tool might have missed.

Example

The system scans student submissions for similarities to existing academic works, identifying potential plagiarism. For example, if a student submits a paper on climate change, the tool compares it to a vast database of research articles and books to flag any copied content.

Scenario

An instructor uses the Assistant to check the originality of a student's research paper. After running the paper through the system, the Assistant flags a section that closely matches a published article. The instructor can then discuss the findings with the student and guide them on proper citation practices.

Example

The Assistant generates personalized feedback based on the student's performance in various areas like grammar, structure, and argumentation. For example, it may provide specific suggestions such as, 'Your introduction is clear, but your conclusion needs more emphasis on the implications of your argument.'

Scenario

A writing instructor uses the Assistant to provide targeted feedback on a set of student essays. The Assistant analyzes each essay for areas of improvement and suggests personalized comments. The instructor can then tweak these comments for clarity or additional context before sending them back to the students.

Example

The system aggregates grades from various assignments and generates reports showing student progress, common errors, and areas of improvement. For instance, it might highlight that many students struggled with the grammar section of an essay.

Scenario

A professor uses the Assistant at the end of the semester to generate a report of class performance across all assignments. The report indicates that many students had difficulty with the 'critical analysis' section, prompting the professor to adjust future lessons and offer additional resources on analytical writing.

Example

Using predefined rubrics, the system automatically scores assignments based on specific criteria such as content relevance, argument strength, and formatting. For example, an essay on environmental policy may be graded using a rubric that assigns points for the clarity of arguments, use of credible sources, and relevance to the prompt.

Scenario

A teacher sets up a rubric for grading science lab reports. When students submit their reports, the Assistant applies the rubric to automatically score each report, saving the teacher time on repetitive tasks. The Assistant provides a detailed breakdown of how the score was determined, which the teacher can then adjust if necessary.