Types of Question (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards
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Short answer questions: total marks
Short answer questions: total marks
50 marks
Data-based questions: total marks
Data-based questions: total marks
150 marks
Discursive essay: marks per essay
Discursive essay: marks per essay
100 marks each
Key structure for all question types
Key structure for all question types
Point-thinker-statistic-opinion
Short answer section: main strategy
Short answer section: main strategy
Concise definitions
Data-based: approach to statistics
Data-based: approach to statistics
Read carefully, understand figures, don't overcomplicate
Media literacy: what to demonstrate
Media literacy: what to demonstrate
Identify sources, formats, evaluate reliability
Discursive essay: how many main points
Discursive essay: how many main points
Four to five main points, one per paragraph
Discursive essay: minimum thinkers needed
Discursive essay: minimum thinkers needed
At least two (one for, one against)
Statistics frequency in essay paragraphs
Statistics frequency in essay paragraphs
One statistic per paragraph
Discursive intro must include
Discursive intro must include
Define key terms, outline arguments
Discursive conclusion should
Discursive conclusion should
Review arguments, state which side is stronger
Discursive essay: how to structure arguments
Discursive essay: how to structure arguments
Alternate between supporting & opposing views
Essay intro must demonstrate
Essay intro must demonstrate
Understanding of topic, defined key terms, clear plan