Evaluating QuestionsThese questions ask you to detect:
YOU MUST ONLY USE THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN SOURCES |
Investigating SkillsThe questions ask you to:
YOU ARE USING YOUR OWN SKILLS KNOWLEDGE HERE |
Bias / Exaggeration / SelectiveOften useful to think of the information or statement being given is 'not entirly truthful'
The statement usually cannot be backed up from evidence within the sources Say what is not truthful then say why it is not truthful Write out the quote or state the information that is 'wrong' first...then explain why using the sources Key Phrases
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Credit 2009 Q1cExample Answer (part):
Callum Wishart is incorrect when he states "The West of Scotland Region had the largest increase in voter turnout". This is proven in source 2 which shows that the region saw a 3.2% increase in turnout. However, the Lothian region saw a 3.5% increase, clearly showing it had a higher increase than the West of Scotland. This shows Callum to be incorrect in his statement. |
Comparisons and ConclusionsLooking for similarities, differences and trends
Think about the benefits and the drawbacks of each option REMEMBER: don't just repeat what the source says, make sure you draw conclusions Key Phrases
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Credit 2008 Q4cExample Answer (part):
One conclusion which can be made about the progress towards Millennium Development Goal 1 is the aim of reducing child mortality rates has seen a reduction in this area. We can conclude this as in source 3 it states that child mortality per 1000 births has reduced in three out of the four poorest countries. For example in Sierra Leone the rate reduced from 293 in 1996 to 283 in 2006. Added to this rate the rate reduced in Tanzania by 33 and in Malawi by 41. Only Burundi saw no change, remaining at 190. This clearly shows that progress has been made. |
Evidence For/AgainstYou will need to study the sources carefully and identify/match evidence to support or oppose a statement
In your answer you must make clear that the evidence FOR the view that …… is …….. Later, if asked for, you would make clear that the evidence AGAINST the view is ……… Key Phrases
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General 2008 Q3bExample Answer (part):
One reason to support the view of Kelly Halcomb when she says "The USA enrols less of its children in primary school than most other major countries" comes from the evidence in source 2. It tells us that the USA enrols approximately 92% of its children in primary school. This is less than the UK and Japan with 100% enrolment. China has 98%, with only Russia having less than the USA. One reason to oppose the view is when Kelly states "people in the USA have both the highest average income and live the longest". This is not true as, although they have the highest income with $41,400, they do not live the longest. With 78 years, the USA is lower than people in Japan who live to 82 years on average. |
HypothesisA statement relevant to the topic you are being asked to study
It can be proved or disproved IT MUST NOT BE A QUESTION!! Follow GART and you will create a good hypothesis: G = Gender A = Age R = Race T = Time Examples More women than men suffer from HIV/Aids in Ethiopia HIV/Aids is more likely to affect younger people than older in Sudan There is a higher rate of HIV/Aids among black South Africans than there is among white South Africans Fewer Africans died of HIV/Aids in 2009 than of the disease in 2008 |
AimsThis is something you are trying to find out if you were carrying out the investigation
Remember aims must be relevant to the topic Examples To find out what the exact numbers are of women and men who suffer from the disease To find out if there has been a change in the numbers of women sufferers over a period of time To find out the level of aid given to Ethiopian women from the UK for those suffering from HIV/Aids |
Methods
Advantages and Disadvantages of these methods must be considered |