Understanding Assessment Feedback 

Duration: 3 weeks 

Aims and objectives 

This course aims to improve your understanding of and response to the written assessment tasks and tutor feedback you are given. It helps you to: 

• understand what is required from different types of written assignments  
• understand what is meant by criticality 
• understand the importance of planning, structure and coherence of ideas 

• understand tutor marking schemes and how tutors’ comments link to these 
• develop a reflective approach to tutor and peer feedback 
• devise your own strategies for improving final drafts or subsequent written assignments