Improve your grade in GCSE English Lit
Mark
These
Words
MarkTheseWords is an iPhone app which will scan your handwritten English Lit essay and give you actionable feedback to get a better grade.
Feedback that will really help you
MarkTheseWords will scan your handwritten GCSE English Literature essay homework, and provide you with specific feedback to improve each essay. It will give you a mark for each Assessment Objective (AO) from the official mark scheme, guidance to improve each AO, and give you an approximate GCSE grade.
Faster
No need to wait for your teacher to mark and return your book
Better
MarkTheseWords will provide a few paragraphs of advice (compared to a few words which your teacher might write)
Here is a real essay and some real feedback:
"Your essay demonstrates a solid understanding of Macbeth's psychological turmoil and the context of the Jacobean era. You effectively explore key ideas around guilt, paranoia, and the consequences of ambition. However, there are areas where clarity, coherence, and grammar could be improved to enhance your argument and its delivery.
AO1 (8/12 marks): You provide a clear and explained response, focusing on Macbeth's feelings and the implications of his actions. Your references, such as “O, full of scorpions is my mind,” support your interpretation well. However, some points could be developed further to fully explore the text, and occasionally, the analysis feels fragmented. Make sure you integrate your references smoothly into your argument to strengthen your analysis.
AO2 (7/12 marks): You identify writer's methods and begin to analyze their effects, particularly with the use of exclamations and figurative language. However, the terminology could be applied more consistently and accurately. More detailed exploration of the effects of language on the audience would elevate your analysis.
AO3 (5/6 marks): You show a good understanding of the context, particularly relating it to the Jacobean audience and the social order. You connect the themes in the text to historical events like the Gunpowder Plot which is insightful. Continue to strengthen this by making more explicit connections between the text and the broader social implications.
Overall, you have a strong essay with insightful points, but keep working on clarity and coherence in your writing. Here are some specific recommendations for improvement:
- Proofread your essays for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors to enhance clarity and professionalism. Consider reading your essay out loud to catch mistakes.
- Integrate quotations more fluidly into your analysis to support your points without interrupting the flow of your argument.
- Expand on your ideas: While you have some strong interpretations, try to delve deeper into each point to offer a more comprehensive analysis.
Total Marks: 20/30
Grade: 6/7"
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Point your camera at each page of the essay
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Wait for handwriting to be read and feedback to be provided (a few seconds)
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Write better essays, improve your grade
MarkTheseWords
Why this app?
My son came home frustrated with a very low mark on his Frankenstein homework, but his teacher had not told him how to improve it. He re-typed the whole essay into ChatGPT and said he got "the most useful feedback I'd ever received".Teachers don't have time to write more than a few words to help you improve. AI can do this very well, and very quickly. So I built an app for that: MarkTheseWordsMarkTheseWords knows what the GCSE examiners are looking for (just like your teacher does) and can provide very focussed feedback for you in a few seconds (which your teacher can't do).You could of course just re-type your essay into ChatGPT yourself, but my app has built-in handwriting recognition (using Azure DocumentAI, if you are wondering) and has access to a premium version of ChatGPT (currently it uses 4o-mini, if you are wondering, but that changes all the time).
Basic
Basic app allows you to scan and submit five essays for feedback.
£4.99
Money back if you no likey: If you aren't happy I will refund you, no problem.The app isn't free because I need to pay compute fees to Azure (for handwriting recognition) and OpenAI (for the feedback) behind the scenes
Pro
Upgrade in-app to the Pro version to raise the essay limit to 100 essays (which is essentially unlimited - who writes 100 English Lit essays?)
£24.99
Money back if you no likey: If you aren't happy I will refund you, no problem.
About
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Terms of Use for MarkTheseWords
Effective Date: 1 November 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the MarkTheseWords app (the “App”), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the App.
2. Purpose of the App
MarkTheseWords is designed to provide feedback on essays and assist with writing skills. The App is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of improved grades or academic success.
3. Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the content you upload and for following all relevant rules and regulations from your school or educational institution. You agree not to use the App for any unlawful purposes.
4. Limitation of Liability
We provide the App "as is" without any guarantees or warranties. We do not guarantee that using the App will improve your grades or academic performance. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bruce Greig Ltd and its partners will not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss of earnings, business, or academic opportunities resulting from the use of the App.
5. Changes to the App and Terms
We may update or change the App and these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted in the App, and continued use of the App after such changes means you accept the new Terms.
6. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from the use of the App will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Privacy Policy for MarkTheseWords
Effective Date: 1 November 2024
Introduction
MarkTheseWords is a product of Bruce Greig Ltd ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide when using our app. It also describes your rights and choices regarding this information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect data to improve user experience, provide feedback on essays, and ensure our app functions as intended. The types of information we may collect include:
- User-Generated Content: Essays and other text uploaded for marking and feedback.
- Device Information: Non-identifiable information such as device type, operating system, and app usage data.
- In-App Purchases: Information about purchases to manage essay and feedback limits and provide premium features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Essay Marking and Feedback: User-generated content is processed to provide essay feedback and grading services.
- App Functionality: To enable features such as storing essays, displaying feedback history, and managing in-app purchase limits.
- Analytics and Improvement: To understand usage trends and improve app functionality.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except to provide or improve our services, comply with legal requirements, or protect our rights. We may share data with:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share essays or other necessary data with OpenAI to obtain feedback for you. We share anonymised metrics with Firebase to analyse usage (number of essays, number of tokens, etc.). We do not store your essay, or the feedback, anywhere other than in the app on your device. We can’t view your essays, or the feedback that you receive.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a court order, subpoena, or other governmental request.
4. Data Deletion
You can delete your data, including essays and feedback, by deleting the app from your phone.
5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in this section with an updated effective date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
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