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The purpose of this page is to assist you in writing like a Philosopher or Theologian would. | The purpose of this page is to assist you in writing like a Philosopher or Theologian would. | ||
| − | ==Writing Frames== | + | ==Writing Frames: 20-Mark Questions== |
| − | === | + | ===Introduction=== |
| + | *DAD: | ||
| + | **"D" stands for "define" - detail the meaning of the key terms in the question. | ||
| + | **"A" stands for "abstract" - summarise the main points you will explore in your response. | ||
| + | **"D" stands for "destination" - preview which side of the debate you are likely to support. | ||
| − | === | + | ===Analytical Paragraphs=== |
| + | *PEEL: | ||
| + | **"P" stands for "point" - introduce the point that is to discussed in the paragraph. | ||
| + | **"E" stands for "evidence" - quote an ethicist, philosopher of religion/theologian, or scholar of Buddhism/Buddhist belief, practice, or scripture | ||
| + | **"E" stands for "explanation" - outline the details. | ||
| + | **"L" stands for "link" - relate the discussion above back to the question. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Conclusion=== | ||
| + | *DR: | ||
| + | **"D" stands for "destination" - state what your conclusion is. | ||
| + | **"R" stands for "reasoning" - give the main reasons that justify your conclusion. | ||
==Evaluative Criteria== | ==Evaluative Criteria== | ||
Revision as of 09:25, 26 February 2020
The purpose of this page is to assist you in writing like a Philosopher or Theologian would.
Contents
Writing Frames: 20-Mark Questions
Introduction
- DAD:
- "D" stands for "define" - detail the meaning of the key terms in the question.
- "A" stands for "abstract" - summarise the main points you will explore in your response.
- "D" stands for "destination" - preview which side of the debate you are likely to support.
Analytical Paragraphs
- PEEL:
- "P" stands for "point" - introduce the point that is to discussed in the paragraph.
- "E" stands for "evidence" - quote an ethicist, philosopher of religion/theologian, or scholar of Buddhism/Buddhist belief, practice, or scripture
- "E" stands for "explanation" - outline the details.
- "L" stands for "link" - relate the discussion above back to the question.
Conclusion
- DR:
- "D" stands for "destination" - state what your conclusion is.
- "R" stands for "reasoning" - give the main reasons that justify your conclusion.
Evaluative Criteria
Questions to Consider
The criteria below are designed to assist you in judging whether a particular argument is strong or weak. You should refer to these in a 30-mark question.
- Is the focus on ideas rather than the person that supports them?
- Is it influential / impactful on the lives of others?
- Is it relevant to the debate?
- Does it fit with other beliefs?
- Is there a sufficient range of evidence to support it?
- Can it be contradicted easily?
- Can it be achieved?
- Is it supported by sources of authority?
- Is there any evidence to support it?
- Is it probable, possible, or likely?
- Is it popular?
- How representative are its supporters?
- Has other evidence been ignored?
- Is it logical?
- Is the view being attacked misrepresented?
