Command words Flashcards
1
Q
Analyse
A
Separate information into components and identify their characteristics (breakdown of info)
2
Q
Argue
A
Present a reasoned case
3
Q
Assess
A
Make an informed judgement where you give two or more viewpoints, weighing them up and concluding with their effectivity
4
Q
Comment
A
Present an informed opinion
5
Q
Compare
A
Identify similarities and/or differences
6
Q
Contrast
A
Identify differences
7
Q
Criticise
A
Assess worth against explicit expectations
8
Q
Debate
A
Present different perspectives on an issue
9
Q
Describe
A
Give an account of - picking out points and just that.
10
Q
Discuss
A
Present key points
11
Q
Evaluate
A
How you react when reading the text as in ‘evaluate the effects..’
Providing an intro, the negatives and positives to something, and finally a conclusion. Mention WWW, EBI, etc.
12
Q
Examine
A
Stating how
