Gobbet

A gobbet is generally a short structured commentary on an assigned passage or source (including photographs, coins, and other items), often set for students to complete in examinations.^[1] It is often seen in humanities subjects such as classics, history, literature, philosophy, and religion. Gobbets differ from essays in being focused on the examination of a single object or text, not needing to make an argument, and often not referring to additional sources.

The outline of a gobbet will vary, but it is usually a brief piece of analysis where the student must identify the source of the passage, place it in a wider context, and explain important names, terms, and references in the passage.^[2]

References[]

^ Standen, Naomi (2009). "What is a gobbet?". HIS 1023 Encounters in World History. University of Birmingham. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
^ Biggs, John; Tang, Catherine (2011). "Chapter 11". Teaching For Quality Learning At University. McGraw-Hill Education (UK). p. 244. ISBN 978-0-335-24275-7.

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[1] Standen, Naomi (2009). "What is a gobbet?". HIS 1023 Encounters in World History. University of Birmingham. Retrieved April 14, 2020.

[2] Biggs, John; Tang, Catherine (2011). "Chapter 11". Teaching For Quality Learning At University. McGraw-Hill Education (UK). p. 244. ISBN 978-0-335-24275-7.

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