Directives - Define, Required, Connectives Flashcards
Definition of ‘Analyse’
Identify components and the relationship between them;
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draw out and relate implications
What is required in the directive ‘Analyse’?
Make a judgement on criteria
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cause and affect
short term/long term impact
- define the concept
- describe characteristics
- explain why: impacts and implications on other components (relate them with one another) and their significance i.e show how these concepts interrelate to one another.
e.g. A –> B (this causes that)
Connectives for ‘Analyse’
- accordingly
- as a result
- hence
- consequently
- therefore
- thus
Definition of ‘Assess’
Make a judgement of
(value, quality, outcomes, results or size)
What is required in the directive ‘Assess’?
- define the concept
- describe characteristics
- explain function/purpose and impact on a business
- make a judgement of value/effectiveness
Connectives for ‘Assess’
- of significant importance
- of limited importance
- critical to the success of the business
Definition of ‘Compare’
Similarities and differences
What is required in the directive ‘Compare’?
Define the concept and explain how features/characteristics/ attributes are similar and/or different from one another.
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In some circumstances you may need to examine the function and impact of different concepts/issues. The marking criteria is a good guide for this.
Connectives for ‘Compare’
- similarly
- equally
- likewise
- as well as
- associated
- equivalent
Definition of ‘Contrast’
Show how things are different or opposite
What is required in the directive ‘Contrast’?
Define the concept and explain how features/characteristics/ attributes are different from one another
Connectives for ‘Contrast’
- in contrast
- although
- and yet
- however,
- nevertheless
- on the other hand
- on the contrary
- in view of
Definition for ‘Define’
State meaning and identify essential qualities
What is required for the directive ‘Define’?
Give the meaning of the word or phrase or concept
Provide sufficient detail so that the meaning of the term/concept is explicit.
Definition for ‘Describe’
Provide characteristics and features
What is required for the directive ‘Describe’?
Give details about a term or concept
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(so that someone understands it.)
You need to do more than define – you need to give details about its features.
Define the term…then provide depth…. “….a key characteristic of a this biome is…..”
Definition for ‘Discuss’
identify issues and provide points for and/or against
What is required for the directive ‘Discuss’?
Provide both arguments for AND against.
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Go into detail about the different reasons that support or challenge an argument.
short term benefits/disadvantages
long term benefits/disadvantages
Definition for ‘Distinguish’
Differences between
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Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between
What is required for the directive ‘Distinguish’?
Provide examples/features to support your explanation of the differences
DO NOT discuss the similarities.
Connectives for ‘Distinguish’
- whereas
- on the other hand
Definition of ‘Evaluate’
Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
What is required for the directive ‘Evaluate’?
You must make a judgement about a concept/solution/outcome and determine the effect or impact of this
Your judgement must be based on some form of criteria (economic, environmental, social, cultural).
Moderators must be used: limited, moderate, significant
Definition of ‘Examine’
Inquire into
