A few feedback notes
Strategies for Research: Literature Review
Coverage: B/A
Analysis: B/A
Structure: C/B
Presentation: B
Comments:
Clearly focused in terms of both the question and the source material identified. Key concepts are clearly understood, and the assessment of the roles the texts play in the study is well presented. Demonstrates clear thinking in indicating the shape of the investigation. Engaging in style. A wide range of material is included in the bibliography, especially for the psychological content. Perhaps needs strengthening with regard to films which unbalances the structure a little. The final paragraph is unnecessarily negative.
For future improvement:
Some more extended evaluation of the use of films as sources would make the application of the psychological material to the topic more focused. Bear in mind that you may not necessarily find sources that reflect your topic exactly, indeed it would be unhelpful if you did, so be more positive about needing to create your own context.
Overall mark: 68% (2:1)
Staging Histories Essay
Coverage: B/A
Analysis: B/A
Structure: B
Presentation: B
Comments:
From the start, this is a closely argued and carefully researched essay that manages to get to the heart of the issues raised by the title in a fluent and controlled writing style. The range of theories and other discussion of history-writing that you have chosen for detailed analysis is broad, and well-suited to your central argument concerning "uncertain histories" and their relevance to contemporary theatre practice. The effort you made to explore the implications of these theories, and the questions they might lead us to in the present, is especially impressive. This material might have been a little turgid, given its complexity and the ground that needed to be covered, but the analysis is sustained enough to keep the reader focused on the central line of the argument.
Despite this, your analysis would have certainly benefited from a more detailed exploration of Making History and its context of performance as your central example, and a tighter structure within which to hold your many and various points. The balance of theoretical discussion and analysis of evidence could have been a little more carefully balanced in this sense. Overall though, this is very good work, demonstrating intelligence and insight in many places.
Overall mark: 67: (2:1)
POP3 - Applied Theatre (Theatre in Education): Critical Evaluation
Coverage: B/A
Analysis: A
Structure: A
Presentation: A
Comments:
This is an excellent piece of work, Lizzy. You write in a very articulate and informed manner, demonstrating a strong grasp not only of your own material but also of the theoretical underpinning that surrounds it. You have provided a most effective evaluation of the methods you have employed in your group piece and have given a clear rationale for each decision taken. You have an eye on both the educational imperative and the theatrical one and I feel confident that with such clear articulation of ideas, your session in school will be a great success.
For future improvement:
You write very accurately and with great care so there is little technical improvement to be done. Perhaps a target for the future might be to start to articulate your own theories, beliefs, opinions about this type of work. You’ve drawn on the practice of Boal, Neelands etc but what are your own thoughts? This is a big leap to take but perhaps one which you are now ready to address.
Overall mark: 76% (1:1)
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WOO! Well done on your marks! Especailly the first!
I can only duplicate the comment above! Very well done xxxxx
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