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Should I appeal? uni essay

I have just had an essay back and I am honestly confused by the grading. they stated that my essay was good, well-written and interesting to read. The only negative feedback was that they thought my presentation was fair and that I should have double-spaced my essay. This wasn't a requirement and the only aspects assessed in the presentation section of the academic rubric were language and grammar. We aren't required to use a specific format.

I'm honestly just confused. I don't really know how I can improve based on this feedback and I don't understand why I would have been docked for not using double spacing when we aren't told to do this. The whole thing is in Arial size 10 with subheadings. Do I have grounds for an appeal? Is it even worth appealing? how should I proceed?
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I have just had an essay back and I am honestly confused by the grading. they stated that my essay was good, well-written and interesting to read. The only negative feedback was that they thought my presentation was fair and that I should have double-spaced my essay. This wasn't a requirement and the only aspects assessed in the presentation section of the academic rubric were language and grammar. We aren't required to use a specific format.

I'm honestly just confused. I don't really know how I can improve based on this feedback and I don't understand why I would have been docked for not using double spacing when we aren't told to do this. The whole thing is in Arial size 10 with subheadings. Do I have grounds for an appeal? Is it even worth appealing? how should I proceed?

What grade / mark did you get? How much do you believe you have been docked for not using double spacing?

Are you sure that the double spacing is not a standard requirement at your uni, or in your department, meaning that they don't feel the need to specify it on each and every assignment?
Reply 2
Original post by whateversoever
I have just had an essay back and I am honestly confused by the grading. they stated that my essay was good, well-written and interesting to read. The only negative feedback was that they thought my presentation was fair and that I should have double-spaced my essay. This wasn't a requirement and the only aspects assessed in the presentation section of the academic rubric were language and grammar. We aren't required to use a specific format.

I'm honestly just confused. I don't really know how I can improve based on this feedback and I don't understand why I would have been docked for not using double spacing when we aren't told to do this. The whole thing is in Arial size 10 with subheadings. Do I have grounds for an appeal? Is it even worth appealing? how should I proceed?

Rather than going all formal, could you perhaps speak to the person who marked your work and ask?
Reply 3
It's not usually grounds to appeal, anyway.

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