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Blue marking cards

Blue card for marking and feedback

Use of the Blue Card for Marking and Feedback is available for neurodivergent students if it is agreed and confirmed in their Inclusive Support Plan (ISP).

The Blue Card for Marking and Feedback will usually be added automatically to assignments and exam papers. 

For handwritten exams, students receive a physical Blue Card for Marking and Feedback in their examination pack.

Markers use the guidelines for marking work when marking and giving feedback. These guidelines are designed to support a greater awareness and understanding of neurodiversity and academic writing.

Online submission

Most of your summative assessments will be submitted using the Coursework tool in Moodle. If your Inclusive Support Plan (ISP) includes the Blue Card adjustment, then the Blue Card will be automatically added to your to your Coursework submissions - you do not need to add it manually. You can find more information in the article: Digital Education (students) - How do I add my blue card to my Coursework submission?


Occasionally, Turnitin or Moodle assignments may be used instead of the Coursework activity for summative assessments. In these cases, you can still choose to add a Blue Card by following the video guidance below:

Submitting the blue card with a Turnitin assignment

Some online submissions are through Turnitin. This will be accessed through the Moodle site for your module.

Submitting the blue card with a Moodle assignment

Some assignments are submitted directly through Moodle.

Electronic copies of the blue card

It is rare to require a physical copy of the blue marking card. If you need an electronic version please contact Inclusive Support at inclusivesupport@brookes.ac.uk