Difference between revisions of "Write Like A Political Scientist"
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==Writing Frames== | ==Writing Frames== | ||
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| + | *30-Mark Source Questions (Paper 1 - Questions 1a or 1b / Paper 2 - Questions 1a or 1b): | ||
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| + | *30-Mark Essay Questions (Paper 1 - Questions 2a or 2b / Paper 2 - Questions 2a or 2b / Paper 3 - Questions 3a or 3b or 3c): | ||
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| + | *24-Mark Political Ideas Questions (Paper 1 - Questions 3a or 3b / Paper 2 - Questions 3a or 3b): | ||
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| + | *12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Questions 1a or 1b): | ||
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| + | *12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2): | ||
==Evaluative Phrases== | ==Evaluative Phrases== | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 11 December 2018
Writing Frames
- 30-Mark Source Questions (Paper 1 - Questions 1a or 1b / Paper 2 - Questions 1a or 1b):
- 30-Mark Essay Questions (Paper 1 - Questions 2a or 2b / Paper 2 - Questions 2a or 2b / Paper 3 - Questions 3a or 3b or 3c):
- 24-Mark Political Ideas Questions (Paper 1 - Questions 3a or 3b / Paper 2 - Questions 3a or 3b):
- 12-Mark Comparative Questions (Paper 3 - Questions 1a or 1b):
- 12-Mark Comparative Theory Questions (Paper 3 - Question 2):
Evaluative Phrases
- “This is a strong argument because...”
- “This is a weak argument because…”
- “This claim can be effectively countered by…”
- “This claim can be countered, but rather poorly, by…”
- “This point stands up to scrutiny as…”
- “This point fails to stand up to scrutiny as…”
- “The underlying assumption behind this reason is a convincing one…”
- “The underlying assumption behind this reason is doubtful…”
- “The two assertions are equally balanced…”
- “It is difficult to choose between the evidence here…”
