This moderation process is supported by the features in Blackboard Assignment.
See Internal Moderation overview for details of other moderation scenarios.
Roles
First marker
- Use Student name or Student ID to flag any papers which you wish to be moderated.

 - Record details in the Moderation Form.
 - Email Moderation Form to the Internal Moderator.
 
Moderator
- To find specific papers: go into the Submissions screen for the assignment. You can use the search box to search by Student name or Student ID.

 - To find papers on grade boundaries: click on the Mark column heading to sort marked submissions by grade.

 - Record details of moderated papers on the Moderation form.
 - If you wish to change marks awarded by the first marker:
- Email the Moderation Form to the first marker.
 - Follow your School’s procedures to agree a final mark, and record this in the Moderation Form.
 
 - If marks need to be changed as a result of the moderation process:
- Apply these changes directly in Blackboard.
 - Locate and open the relevant student submission. Edit the grade.
 
 - Email the Moderation Form to the Programme Admin team.
 
Administrator – after 15 days
- Post marks for the assignment.
 - Upload the Moderation Form to the Blackboard course and/or External Examiner Organisation.
 
Guide last updated on December 11, 2024