A340 Essay Terms

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

To analyse a text or argument is not simply to describe it, but to identify its most important elements and to show how they work together to produce a certain effect or support a certain conclusion

Question 2

Assess

Answer 2

To assess a statement or a document is to make a judgement about it - a judgement that is supported by evidence

Question 3

Compare

Answer 3

Identify similarities and differences

Question 4

Contrast

Answer 4

Bring out differences

Question 5

Discuss

Answer 5

Explore a topic, statement or text from several angles, showing that you understand its implications

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

To assess the value of a document or artefact as evidence for something, or to assess the truth of a certain statement

Question 7

Examine

Answer 7

Look closely at a topic, statement or text, exploring its significance and implications

Question 8

Explain

Answer 8

Interpret and give reasons for

Question 9

Analysis Question 1 Exam A340

Answer 9

A good answer to question 1, should enable you to construct an argument which, addresses the specific question asked , without getting distracted by a description (detailed explanation) of the source DON’T WTRITE THREE INDIVIDUAL SOURCE ANALYSES! AND ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC ISSUES YOU HAVE BEN ASKED ABOUT!

Question 10

Analysis Question 2 & 3 Exam A340

Answer 10

Your answers should take the form of an essay, with an introduction and a conclusion. Have arguments that support your conclusion and ANSWER THE QUESTION!