Birmingham University Course Assignments
Introduction

Level 3, Year 1 (2004/2005) Level 2, Year 2 (2003/2004) Level 2, Year 1 (2002/2003) Level 1, Year 2 (2001/2002) Level 1, Year 1 (2000/2001)

History of Birmingham

1 Mediaeval Birmingham B+
Planning and organisation of material:
Generally excellent but you could have brought the archaeological evidence into play earlier. What of Hessum's Ditch etc.?

Use of sources:
Thorough and intelligent with correct use of referencing.

Analysis:
Clearly developed analysis of the conflicting views - it would have been interesting what your own conclusions were.

Presentation:
Excellent.

Overall comments:
A very good essay showing qualities which will serve you well at level 2 provided you work developing a stronger personal voice.
2 Report on eighteenth century maps as an historical source B+
Planning and organisation of material:
An otherwise excellent essay is spoiled by failing to identify Birmingham maps and the key issues surounding them from the start.

Use of sources:
Good range, intelligently used.

Analysis:
You make some very cogent points throughout, both drawn from the secondary sources and using your own personal interpretation.

Presentation:
Exellent.

Overall comments:
A certain 'A' (or even A+) had it not been for the non-specific opening paragraphs.