3.8.2 Preparing for potential moderation

• What is the purpose of moderation in assessment outcomes?

  Ensure fairness and standardisation
• Moderators review the accuracy of referencing and the quality of the bibliography.
• A well-structured bibliography is crucial for demonstrating accurate source usage and avoiding plagiarism
• Match the role with its focus:

  Examiners ↔️ Assign grades

  Moderators ↔️ Ensure consistency
• Moderation ensures fair and standardised assessment outcomes by verifying consistent application of marking schemes
• What does the depth of analysis in the assessment criteria measure?

  Thorough examination of issues
• Steps to ensure your work meets all requirements:

  1️⃣ Use a consistent citation style

  2️⃣ Include a comprehensive bibliography

  3️⃣ Ensure clear structure and organisation

  4️⃣ Adhere to specified formatting guidelines

  5️⃣ Proofread for errors
• What is the purpose of referencing and citations in academic work?

  Acknowledge sources and avoid plagiarism
• Using a consistent citation style is essential for accurate referencing.
• Match the referencing feature with its purpose:

  In-text citations ↔️ Acknowledge sources in text

  Bibliography ↔️ List all sources used
• The assessment criteria include depth of analysis, use of evidence, clarity of structure, and referencing
• What does the clarity of structure criterion measure?

  How well-organised the investigation is
• Ensuring a logical flow with distinct sections is part of good structure and organisation.
• Referencing and citations are crucial for preventing plagiarism and lending credibility
• What is the purpose of transitional phrases in writing?

  Enhance cohesion and readability
• A well-structured argument ensures a logical and easy-to-follow flow
• What should you check for when reviewing the argument in your investigation?

  Clarity and logical flow
• Providing historical context is essential for comprehensive analysis in your investigation.
• What is the purpose of moderation in academic assessments?

  Ensuring fair and standardized outcomes
• Moderators focus on the coverage of assessment criteria
• Moderators check the accuracy of referencing in assessments.
• Match the role with its primary focus:

  Examiners ↔️ Assign grades

  Moderators ↔️ Ensure consistency
• What is the primary focus of examiners in the moderation process?

  Assign grades
• Moderators review a sample of assessments to ensure consistency
• Assessment criteria include depth of analysis and clarity of structure.
• Why is it important to use a consistent referencing style in academic work?

  To acknowledge sources
• Proofreading helps identify errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Match the feature with its description:

  Referencing/Citations ↔️ Acknowledge sources in text

  Bibliography ↔️ List all sources used
• What is the purpose of transitional phrases in academic writing?

  To connect paragraphs
• A strong argument in a historical investigation requires a clear thesis and supporting evidence.
• Identifying potential areas of weakness helps improve the quality of a historical investigation.
• Steps for preparing methodological justifications in a historical investigation:

  1️⃣ Methodology selection

  2️⃣ Source selection

  3️⃣ Sampling techniques
• Documenting the research process is crucial for ensuring transparency and coherence.
• Seeking feedback from a teacher helps improve the accuracy and depth of analysis