exam technique

Question 1

four and six markers

what is the best way to answer these?

Answer 1

• identify and briefly explain
• use phrases like this means that the result is as a consquence to link point and explanation
• marked as 1+1
• way- means describe a process and explain how it takes place

Question 2

10 markers- item question

what is the best way to answer these?

Answer 2

• USE THE HOOKS
• attach knowledge to the hook= developing it
• use concepts (any sociological ideas)- like labelling, social control,secularisation
• ANALYSE- basically explaining why a theory, concept, explanation helps answer question
• EVALUATE- direct criticism

Question 3

10 markers- outline and explain

how to answer?

Answer 3

• analysis/explanation phrases- this leads to,because, this means that ,as a result
• APPLICATION- to theories, concepts etc

Question 4

20 and 30 markers

how to conclude them?

Answer 4

• link between factors, theories and explanations
• point out how its difficult to measure aspect of society ( if in question)