Arguments evaluation (abolishing internal assessment in colleges): Should internal assessment be abolished? Weigh the arguments—(I) Yes: doing so will reduce the possibility of favouritism; (II) No: teaching faculty will lose control over students—against the criteria of relevance to evaluation quality, sufficiency, and institutional purpose.

Given data

• Question: Whether to abolish internal assessment.
• Argument I: Abolition reduces scope for favouritism (bias) in marking.
• Argument II: Without internal assessment, faculty will lose “control” over students.

Concept / Approach
Assessment systems must ensure fairness and validity. An argument linking policy to fairness is relevant; using assessment primarily as a “control” tool is misaligned with educational objectives.

Step-by-step evaluation
Step 1: I directly addresses a recognised risk of internal marking—favouritism—and is thus a strong argument.Step 2: II is weak because discipline and engagement should arise from pedagogy, codes, and mentoring; using marks for “control” is not the core purpose of assessment.

Verification / Alternative
Fairness concerns often lead to moderation/external evaluation—supporting I’s thrust.

Common pitfalls

• Confusing student discipline with assessment design.

Final Answer
Only argument I is strong.