In the studies cited here, professionally aligned versions of the same work received slightly higher marks. The explanation offered is ordinary marker psychology: neat structure encourages a reader to look for credit, while clutter and weak paragraphing make omissions more conspicuous. Formatting cannot replace evidence or analysis. It can make substantive work easier to read and reward.
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Presentation polish affects how work is read
A practical aside explains why tidy alignment and paragraph structure can shape a marker's first response even when the underlying content is unchanged.