Argumentative Essay as the Means of Competency Assessment

Authors: Veretennikova A. Ye., Dobie A. B.

Citation: Veretennikova A. Ye., Dobie A. B. Argumentative Essay as the Means of Competency Assessment. Psychopedagogy in Law Enforcement. No 1(68). 2017. Pp. 65–68. DOI: 10.24411/1999-6241-2017-11015.

Для цитирования: Веретенникова А. Е., Доби Э. Б. Аргументирующее эссе как средство оценки компетенций // Психопедагогика в правоохранительных органах. 2017. № 1(68). С. 65–68. DOI: 10.24411/1999-6241-2017-11015.

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Abstract

The article describes theoretical approaches to development of essay writing used in foreign systems of higher education. The authors present the results of the survey concerning the frequency of writing activities in the curriculum. The algorithm of writing an academic essay and criteria for assessment are given.

Keywords: argumentative essay, competency, writing, assessment criteria