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GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVES
BY PRAGYAN
WRITTEN PAPER TIPS APRIL 2020
WRITTEN PAPER TIPS
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF QUESTIONS THAT MAY COME (4 MARKS OR MORE)
Which factor has the most impact?
How "can this lead to" ____ ?
How well does he/she support their argument
How could you persuade _____?
How to test a claim
Perspective questions
Whose argument works better?
24 mark question
+Universal factors to analyse
+Terminologies
WHICH FACTOR HAS THE MOST HOW "CAN THIS LEAD TO"?
IMPACT? (4 MARKS) QUESTIONS (6 MARKS)
Include 2 developed points and a few Include 2+ developed points and a
underdeveloped points 3+ underdeveloped points
INCLUDE: INCLUDE;
Possible causes and consequences Benefits
Degree of impact and explanation Consequences/Explanation
(Example: National, Local etc.) Issue a value of believes
How easy the problem is to solve Give examples of alternative
Barriers to solution/change circumstances leading to the same
situation
Conclude your answer
HOW WELL DOES HE/SHE SUPPORT HOW COULD YOU PERSUADE
THEIR CLAIM? (6 MARKS) _____? (6 MARKS)
Include 3+ developed points and a few Include 2+ developed points and a
underdeveloped points 2+ underdeveloped points
INCLUDE: ANALYSE;
Use of opinions Who you are trying to persuade eg.
Evidences used Public, Government, Students
Reliability of evidences What you need to tell them for eg.
Analysis from different perspectives Benefits, Importance, Statistics,
Confidence and Clarity in tone/lang. Opinions
Level of expertise or occupation. Methods you can use like the internet,
letters, newspapers, public addresses,
posters, advertising.
TESTING A CLAIM (8 MARKS)
Include 3+ developed points and a few underdeveloped points
INCLUDE:
Types of Information like data from the government, personal
experiences, statistics, studies, articles, expert testimonies etc.
Sources of Information like Int. Organisations, Experts, Pressure
groups, research reports, media, the internet, national or local
government.
Possible methods that can be used like Secondary research, Interviews,
Letters, Surveys, Questionnaires. etc.
PERSPECTIVE QUESTIONS (6 MARKS)
NATIONAL GLOBAL LOCAL
Include 2 developed points and a few Include 2 developed points and a few Include 2 developed points and a few
underdeveloped points underdeveloped points underdeveloped points
ANALYSE: ANALYSE: IANALYSE:
Impact on heritage Global Trade Impact on local jobs
Role of the government Global threats like pollution Any impact on education
Costs, Consequences and expenditure Biodiversity Costs and consequences
Impact on national economy Globalisation Time spent to make a change
Costs and consequences involved Future of locality
+ Include 'Global collaboration' Possible pollution
WHO'S REASONING WORKS BETTER (15 MARKS)
Include 3+ developed points and 4+ underdeveloped points
ANALYSE:
Strength of reasoning (Logic, Balance and Structure)
Language (Tone and clarity)
Use of evidences
Source of bias (Reasons why they may be bias towards one side of the
argument eg. social or economic interests
Whether or not a clear judgement is reached
24 MARK QUESTION
Include 4+ developed points and many underdeveloped points
ANALYSE:
Scale of impact
Exploring different perspectives (National, Local, Global, Economic etc.)
Barriers to change (Time, costs, law, consequences, co-ordination)
Causes and Consequences of other options (1 para max.)
Benefits and Drawbacks
Conflict of interests
+ Use examples and refer to sources available
UNIVERSAL POINTS TO INCLUDE
Causes
Consequences
Barries to change
Scale of impact
Examples
TERMINOLOGIES AND DEFINITIONS
Fact: Something which can be proven and doesn't change over time
Claim: Fact/Prediction supported by evidence
Opinion: One's own thoughts
Value Judgement: An opinion or idea given a moral or ethical
value/importance.
Truth: Something which is correct currently but may change over time
Vested Interest: Showing support or interest in something due to
personal gain
