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Introduction
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Students would have a better idea of the expectations of the AQ through understanding : The AQ assessment criteria Question Analysis skills
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Critical examination of ideas discussed in the passage(s) Taking a personal stand based on the question given (personal conviction) Making points using ideas from the passage(s) to support your stand (engaging the text in discussion) Supporting your points using your own examples (showing personal awareness of the world/society)
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What is the examiner looking for in an AQ answer? (Refer to the Gippy Times pg 122)
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EValuation
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COherence EXplanation
ALL 4 components must be present. If they are not, your answer will fail miserably.
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Remember P.E.E.E.L. in GP Essays? Remember Point, Elaboration and Concluding Remark to link back to Question in PW?
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AQ
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re quirements question
Must make relevant references, at least 3 Refer to the writer/passage (use surname: According to Yim ) line reference in bracket e.g. According to Yim, all pigs can fly (line 56)
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Reference to text identify arguments of writer[s] (Not a summary, dont misread/misunderstand/distort writers views)
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REquirement
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1. The writer has brought up the fact that crime does not pay Summary point 2. The writer has rightly brought up the fact that crime does not pay. Suggesting your opinion
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Personal opinion/response to the issue Assessment of the factors/arguments brought up (E.g. Arguments mentioned by writer) No misreading /misinterpretation (As a general rule, all Topic Sentences are evaluative statements)
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EValuation
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Support / reasons that give your viewpoint credibility Includes logic to argue your point Authentic examples you garner from your readings and research (importance of reading the newspaper)
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Explanation/Examples/Elaboration
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Basic level evidence of linking devices eg. firstly, secondly, another reason, besides Constant focusing on the task requirement (RE) Systematic tackling of the task requirements (RE) Logic in explanation No contradiction of personal stand Structure in paragraph Structure of argument eg. need a conclusion to tie up the whole argument A (brief) introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph
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COherence
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Read an article / articles of your choice Using the worksheet found on the next page, write the list of claims / arguments / ideas made by the author in the left hand column. In the middle column, write down the evidence the author presents in support of each argument In the right-hand column, provide your own arguments and examples to support / refute the writers, and evaluate them (i.e. Do you think they are valid? Why?) Do the analysis for at least 3 claims / arguments / ideas in the article.
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Reading Task 3
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My evaluation of the writers claims/arguments/ ideas (supported by my own examples)
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Your closest experience with AQ so far HIGHER FENCES, BIGGER PROBLEMS? BEING ALERT IS CRUCIAL See something, say something
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In your answer, refer to points raised by the writer and your own experience.
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Do you think your society's security awareness is sufficient and should more be done to raise the level of security?
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In the article, the writer highlights the issue of security threats and the importance of being more vigilant in today's world.
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In your answer, refer to points raised by the writer and your own experience.
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Do you think your society's security awareness is sufficient and should more be done to raise the level of security?
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In the article, the writer highlights the issue of security threats and the importance of being more vigilant in today's world.
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Preamble Question Instructions
A Closer look at an AQ
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Identifies the main ideas covered in the passage(s) the focus the question wants you to take May or may not be given
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Preamble (Lead in to the question) In the article, the writer highlights the issue of security threats and the importance of being more vigilant in today's world.
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Standard instructions: Give your own view on the issue(s) discussed Refer to ideas in the passage(s) Support your points with your own evidence Specific instructions E.g. Select at least 2 arguments from each passage May or may not be given
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Instructions In your answer, refer to points raised by the writer and your own experience.
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Identifies the most impt part of the AQ The question which you must address Mandatory part and can exist on its own
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The Question Do you think your society's security awareness is sufficient and should more be done to raise the level of security?
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Anna Banatvala thinks an understanding of history is Preamble essential, whereas Lee Min Yen thinks history has no value. How important is an understanding of history for you Question and your society, and how far has your view been challenged 2 parts to or confirmed by these two the Qn passages?
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Examples of AQ
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No Preamble
How far do you agree with the authors views on work and leisure? Illustrate your answer / own view by referring to the ways in which you and your society regard work and leisure.
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Know the issue(s) to be discussed the various relevant viewpoints / arguments raised by the writer[s] in the passage[s] Need to analyse the AQ carefully Do the AQ as the last question in P2
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To be able to answer the AQ well, you need to understand the text[s] well enough
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Meeting Requirements
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Requirements & Qn Analysis Victoria Sherborne argues strongly in favour of choice, Topic whereas Tim Parks has grave reservations about the benefits Stand (on issue) it is supposed to bring. Personal evaluation Do you regard the increased Own view degree of choice available to Issue- Key words you and your generation as Context Key Words broadly beneficial or harmful? In your answer, develop some of Text reference the points made by the authors, and give your own views and Outside evidence/ some account of the experiences which have helped explanations/reasons you to form them.
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Question analysis
Reasons for?
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Issues Topic
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How convincing do you find these reasons, and do you consider the gains would outweigh the losses if aggression ceased to be a central feature of human behaviour? Context: the society
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Having reviewed the apparent inevitability and compensating benefits of aggression in the past, Arthur Woolgar suggests some reasons why aggression may play a much reduced role in the future. Stand
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Chapman in Passage 1 saw the Preamble hysteria over casinos as unwarranted, whereas Galston Stand and Wasserman in Passage 2 Topic argued that we are gambling away our moral capital. Issue In your opinion, which position Question should your society support? Justify your choice. Your answer Instruction must refer to ideas raised in BOTH passages as well as your own views and knowledge.
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May not be logical to adopt either extreme view How about a position that takes elements from both passages with your stand clearly stated? SA Prelim 2005
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How far do you agree with the authors views where your society is concerned?
Justify your answer with reference to the text and experience drawn from your society.
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The authors argue that censorship brings with it possible dangers to a society.
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Justify your answer with reference to the text and experience drawn from your society.
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How far do you agree with the authors views where your society is concerned? Context
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The authors argue that censorship brings with it possible dangers to a society.
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Question Analysis
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Identify possible dangers from censorship Evaluate whether such problems could occur in your society consider extent of the danger (hence how far you agree with the authors views)
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Explain your answer (giving your own examples / evidence from your society to support your arguments)
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After TICKS
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I agree with the authors to a large extent. The authors argue that censorship can weaken the society. I agree with this view. This is true as a society willing to suppress ideas in print and other media is likely to censor those ideas wherever they appear. Moreover, the best way to deal with evil speech is to counter it with better speech. For instance, in Singapore, instead of censoring racially-sensitive material, we should be allowed to air our views and give constructive feedback where racist speech occurs. This will promote racial harmony.
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Re (stand) Re (text) Re (stand) Re / Ex Re (text) Ex Co? (what is the issue?)
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I admit that the authors have valid arguments but have too easily dismissed the positive role censorship can play in a society. The authors assert that censorship restricts the exchange of ideas, thus restricting good ideas from emerging and bad ones from being eliminated (line 23). They are right in saying so as without interaction, one would not be able to think critically and assess ideas objectively. With free speech, a continual debate could encourage good for society.
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Re (text)
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Take the recent General Elections in Singapore as an example. Unlike previous years, political parties were able to use new media in their campaigning. This allowed many to voice their views, especially views concerning their unhappiness over how the Peoples Action Party (PAP) had seem to not truly consider the needs and concerns of the ordinary citizens. As a result of such avenues for discussion being open and citizens views were not censored, we now see more ministers taking greater initiative in engaging residents when deciding matters that concern them. Such examples include the open forums by the Education and National Development Ministers.
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Ex - explained point in greater details (elaboration) Ex is evaluated to show positive consequences of freedom of speech, hence showing that censorship has its dangers and where the writer is right.
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Continued
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However, censorship is not all bad. As acknowledged by the authors, it can protect the vulnerable (line 1). Given the pervasiveness of media today, it is imperative that some form of censorship exists to protect our young, who are impressionable. In my society, mainstream television still censors vulgarities and sexually explicit content. I feel this is acceptable as children have access to these shows and need protection from being negatively influenced.
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Co- tie back to stand about dismissing the positive role of censorship Re (text) Ex Re: society/ own ideas Ex explain point Could be elaborated more
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Moreover, given that Singapore is a multi-racial country, some censorship on racism is beneficial for the well-being of society. Although it may not be an ideal situation, such censorship (has prevented) social unrests (line 2) here. Thus, I believe that although censorship can bring with it possible dangers to a society, that is not always the case.
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Re (engaging writers argument/issue Ev showing awareness of the less than ideal situation More elaboration is needed here Co consistent to stand seen in conclusion.
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