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Directives - Define, Required, Connectives Flashcards

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Definition of ‘Analyse’

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Identify components and the relationship between them;
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draw out and relate implications

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What is required in the directive ‘Analyse’?

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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)

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Connectives for ‘Analyse’

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  • accordingly
  • as a result
  • hence
  • consequently
  • therefore
  • thus
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Definition of ‘Assess’

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Make a judgement of

(value, quality, outcomes, results or size)

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What is required in the directive ‘Assess’?

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  • define the concept
  • describe characteristics
  • explain function/purpose and impact on a business
  • make a judgement of value/effectiveness
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Connectives for ‘Assess’

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  • of significant importance
  • of limited importance
  • critical to the success of the business
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Definition of ‘Compare’

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Similarities and differences

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What is required in the directive ‘Compare’?

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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.

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Connectives for ‘Compare’

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  • similarly
  • equally
  • likewise
  • as well as
  • associated
  • equivalent
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Definition of ‘Contrast’

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Show how things are different or opposite

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What is required in the directive ‘Contrast’?

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Define the concept and explain how features/characteristics/ attributes are different from one another

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Connectives for ‘Contrast’

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  • in contrast
  • although
  • and yet
  • however,
  • nevertheless
  • on the other hand
  • on the contrary
  • in view of
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Definition for ‘Define’

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State meaning and identify essential qualities

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What is required for the directive ‘Define’?

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Give the meaning of the word or phrase or concept

Provide sufficient detail so that the meaning of the term/concept is explicit.

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Definition for ‘Describe’

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Provide characteristics and features

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What is required for the directive ‘Describe’?

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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…..”

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Definition for ‘Discuss’

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identify issues and provide points for and/or against

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What is required for the directive ‘Discuss’?

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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

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Definition for ‘Distinguish’

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Differences between
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Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between

20
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What is required for the directive ‘Distinguish’?

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Provide examples/features to support your explanation of the differences

DO NOT discuss the similarities.

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Connectives for ‘Distinguish’

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  • whereas
  • on the other hand
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Definition of ‘Evaluate’

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Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of

23
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What is required for the directive ‘Evaluate’?

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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

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Definition of ‘Examine’

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Inquire into

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What is required for the directive ‘Examine’?

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Look in close detail and establish the key facts and important issues surrounding a topic/concept.

This should be a critical evaluation and you should try to offer reasons as to why the aspects and issues you have identified are the most important.

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Definition of ‘Explain’

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Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how

26
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What is required for the directive ‘Explain’?

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Find a cause and effect: look at relationships between concepts and how one concept impacts another.
(e.g. A causes B by…)

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Connectives for ‘Explain

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  • accordingly
  • as a result
  • hence
  • consequently
  • therefore
  • thus
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Definition of ‘Identify’

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Recognise and name

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What is required for the directive ‘Identify’

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Simply name/list a particular feature/concept/key term

30
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Definition of ‘Justify’

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Support an argument or conclusion

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What is required for the directive ‘Justify’?

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Show adequate grounds for decisions or conclusions (as to worth, value, quality or effectiveness). You must use evidence and examples to demonstrate your conclusion. You need to use persuasive language.

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Connectives for ‘Justify’

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  • nevertheless
  • regardless
  • undoubtedly
  • by way of illustration
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Definition of ‘Outline’

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Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of

34
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What is required for the directive ‘Outline’?

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You must do MORE THAN identify.

It requires you to present the main points.

Give the main features or general principles of a concept or term (DO NOT include minor details)

35
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Definition of ‘Recommend’

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Provide reasons in favour

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