Preparing for the Essay Question (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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Essay question worth on Paper 3?
Essay question worth on Paper 3?
25 marks out of 78 total
Time limit for essay question
Time limit for essay question
40 minutes (strict - never exceed)
Planning vs writing time split
Planning vs writing time split
~5 min planning, ~35 min writing
Best tool for planning essay
Best tool for planning essay
Spider diagram (or table)
Should you write an introduction?
Should you write an introduction?
No - start immediately with first substantial point
Required essay format
Required essay format
Continuous prose (no bullet points, lists, or sub-headings)
Required language style for essay
Required language style for essay
Technical terminology & precise scientific language
Include beyond A-Level material?
Include beyond A-Level material?
Yes, if relevant to essay title
How many marking levels?
How many marking levels?
5 levels (using 'best fit' approach)
Essay content strategy
Essay content strategy
Breadth & relevance over excessive detail on single topics