Excellent papers in Assessment, Examination and Standard Setting will usually…
Describe the local context, including the type of programme, length of study, and the nation in which the programme is based
Explain the goal of the new assessment explicitly with reference to the old system
Synthesise the literature, summarising the overall quality of the evidence and especially by explaining apparent contradictions between individual papers
Selectively highlight only the most relevant terms and concepts and orient explanations to the goals of the new assessment: in this case 3 themes:
How can OSCE’s support learning (mark schemes for students)
How can OSCE’s support teaching (teachers learning from students)
How can OSCE’s support preparation for practice (OSCE’s stations being set up in a way that “mimiks real life” can be an good introduction for new doctors. ?? any relevant literature
Discuss the most important design features
Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the chosen approach
Clarify what happens when a student fails the new assessment
Consider how your approach might contribute to fairness or unfairness in assessment
Review how the quality of the new assessment will be evaluated over time
Conclude with a paragraph summing up the whole paper without introducing any new information.
