German A (Lit) IA Research Question Evaluator
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Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent German A (Lit) IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
Is German A (Lit) important?
Strengths:
Clear question form despite being general in content.
Weaknesses:
Specify the literary text to focus on (title and author) to meet the first criterion, e.g., "Is Thomas Mann's Death in Venice essential to understanding [topic] in German A (Lit)?"
Auf welche Weise verwendet Bertolt Brecht in Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder Verfremdungseffekte und szenische Kürze, um das Publikum zur kritischen Distanz gegenüber Krieg und ökonomischer Ausbeutung zu führen?
Strengths:
Specifies the exact literary work by title and author.
Weaknesses:
What are the effects of German A (Lit) on society?
Strengths:
The question is clearly phrased as an analytical inquiry and invites interpretation.
Weaknesses:
Specify at least one exact literary work (title and/or author) to anchor the analysis. For example, replace the topic with: "What are the effects on society depicted in Die Verwandlung by Franz Kafka, and how do narrative perspective and symbolism shape this portrayal?"
Wie verleiht Franz Kafkas Erzähltechnik in Die Verwandlung durch Motive, wiederkehrende Bilder und Satzbau der Verwandlung Gregor Samsas eine literarische Funktion jenseits einer rein psychologischen Diagnose?
Strengths:
Clear identification of the text and author.
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