I & S Completing Questions

Question 1

Essay Questions

Answer 1

Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding (10)
• relevant information (specifics) to answer question
• time, place and space (key concept)
• set up essay using concepts given in prompt
Criterion C1: Format (3)
• introduction
• main body
• conclusion
Criterion C2: Communicating ideas (3)
• style is appropriate and effective
• language - clear and concise
• points communicated effectively
Criterion C3: Organizational structure (4)
• ideas build on each other
• clear and cohesive links between paragraphs and sections
Criterion D: Analysis
• not summary but analysis of ideas
• meshing ideas discussed to convince audience of stance

Question 2

Evaluation

Answer 2

12 marks
To assess the implications and limitations; to make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
give specific info according to given scenario, evaluate what has been asked (understand/study instructions prior to response)
• 5 points (strengths)
• 5 points (weaknesses)
• 2 points (appraisal)
Advice: give specific details for each strength and weakness
Connect RQ to context of question

Question 3

Outline

Answer 3

2 marks
Give a brief account or summary
Advice: (specific name/person, place or event)

Question 4

Explain

Answer 4

4 marks

Give a detailed account including reasoning/causes

Question 5

RQ

Answer 5

4 marks
clear and focused; centers research (support specific arguable thesis). Sets specific boundaries to aid in direction of work.
sample:
Too simple:
How are doctors addressing diabetes in the U.S.?
Appropriately Complex:
What are common traits of those suffering from diabetes in America, and how can these commonalities be used to aid the medical community in prevention of the disease?
a. The simple version of this question can be looked up online and answered in a few factual sentences; it leaves no room for analysis.
b. The more complex version is written in two parts; it is thought provoking and requires both significant investigation and evaluation from the writer.
c. As a general rule of thumb, if a quick Google search can answer a research question, it’s likely not very effective.
time and place
advice: clearly follow/understand the scenario/situation

Question 6

Sub question

Answer 6

Breaking down RQ; making it easier
open (can’t be answered with yes or no) and based on the background research
advice: must be relevant to RQ

Question 7

Justify

Answer 7

4 marks
Give valid reasons/evidence to support a conclusion
meaning justify the relevance based on the prompt given
remember connect info to given question
Justify RQ: according to topic of conference; must be a good RQ

Question 8

Discuss

Answer 8

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence. Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items. Contrast.

Question 9

To what extent

Answer 9

Give opinion, statement of inquiry (opinion to argue)
Critical Thinking, making decisions on what extent (D)
To a limited or great extent/degree
Make arguments and evidence to justify position
Look at both sides (balance), mention counter claim/argument
Use appropriate and detailed example to explain position taken
Innovation linked to crisis
connect to crisis, and DETAILED specific example
Advice: look at key words in prompt and question

Question 10

Describe

Answer 10

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process

Question 11

OPVL

Answer 11

origins, purpose, values and limitations

Question 12

Synthesize

Answer 12

Combine different ideas in order to create new understandings.
(historical sources, arguments)
Create new ideas, what is new?
Create something that is new that you come up with
Use terms from command term