Paper 1 Socialisation, Culture & Identity Paragraph structure.

Question 1

6 Marker

AO1 = 2 marks
AO2 = 4 marks

Example question
Explain, using examples, the concept of identity. (6)

Answer 1

One long paragraph/two small

Explain what the key concept is

Give two pieces of sociological evidence (study, theory, contemporary evidence) and explain how it illustrates the concept

Question 2

12 Marker - 12 mintues

AO1: 4 marks
AO2: 8 marks

Example question
Using Sources A and B and your wider sociological knowledge, explain the relative nature of culture. (12)

Answer 2

Paragraph 1
PEEL Format
- Source A

Paragraph 2
PEEL Format
- Use Source B

Question 3

20 Marker - 20 minutes

Example questions
Outline and briefly evaluate the view that informal agencies of social control are effective in ensuring that people follow society’s rules. (20)

Answer 3

5 paragraphs!!

3 Supporting paragraphs

1 Evaluation of previous argument/other evaluative points specific to the question

Conclusion
A critical conclusion that is fully supported by evaluative points made throughout the essay

Question 4

SECTION B

Question 5

16 Marker - 16 minutes
AO1 = 8 Marks
AO2 = 4 marks
AO3 = 4 Marks

Answer 5

4 Paragraphs

Paragraph 1 - Support

Paragraph 2 - A further, different argument to support the view in the question

Paragraph 3 - Argument that evaluates the view in the question

Conclusion - Critical conclusion that is fully supported by evaluate points made throughout the essay

Question 6

24 Marker

Answer 6

4 Paragraphs

3 long paragraphs combinings for and AGAISNT

1 Critical conclusion.