01
GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVES
BY
WRITTEN PAPER TIPS
PRAGYAN
APRIL 2020
WRITTEN PAPER TIPS
DIFFERENT TYPES OF QUESTIONS THAT MAY COME (4 MARKS OR MORE)
Which factor has the most impact?
How "can this lead to" ____ ?
How well does he/she support their argument
How could you persuade _____?
How to test a claim
Perspective questions
Whose argument works better?
24 mark question
+Universal factors to analyse
+Terminologies
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WHICH FACTOR HAS THE MOST
IMPACT? (4 MARKS)
HOW "CAN THIS LEAD TO"?
QUESTIONS (6 MARKS)
Include 2 developed points and a few
underdeveloped points
Include 2+ developed points and a
INCLUDE:
INCLUDE;
Possible causes and consequences
Degree of impact and explanation
(Example: National, Local etc.)
How easy the problem is to solve
Barriers to solution/change
3+ underdeveloped points
Benefits
Consequences/Explanation
Issue a value of believes
Give examples of alternative
circumstances leading to the same
situation
Conclude your answer
HOW WELL DOES HE/SHE SUPPORT
THEIR CLAIM? (6 MARKS)
HOW COULD YOU PERSUADE
_____? (6 MARKS)
Include 3+ developed points and a few
underdeveloped points
Include 2+ developed points and a
2+ underdeveloped points
INCLUDE:
ANALYSE;
Who you are trying to persuade eg.
Use of opinions
Evidences used
Reliability of evidences
Analysis from different perspectives
Confidence and Clarity in tone/lang.
Level of expertise or occupation.
Public, Government, Students
What you need to tell them for eg.
Benefits, Importance, Statistics,
Opinions
Methods you can use like the internet,
letters, newspapers, public addresses,
posters, advertising.
TESTING A CLAIM (8 MARKS)
Include 3+ developed points and a few underdeveloped points
INCLUDE:
Types of Information like data from the government, personal
experiences, statistics, studies, articles, expert testimonies etc.
Sources of Information like Int. Organisations, Experts, Pressure
groups, research reports, media, the internet, national or local
government.
Possible methods that can be used like Secondary research, Interviews,
Letters, Surveys, Questionnaires. etc.
PERSPECTIVE QUESTIONS (6 MARKS)
NATIONAL
GLOBAL
LOCAL
Include 2 developed points and a few
underdeveloped points
Include 2 developed points and a few
underdeveloped points
Include 2 developed points and a few
underdeveloped points
ANALYSE:
ANALYSE:
IANALYSE:
Impact on heritage
Role of the government
Costs, Consequences and expenditure
Impact on national economy
Global Trade
Global threats like pollution
Biodiversity
Globalisation
Costs and consequences involved
+ Include 'Global collaboration'
Impact on local jobs
Any impact on education
Costs and consequences
Time spent to make a change
Future of locality
Possible pollution
WHO'S REASONING WORKS BETTER (15 MARKS)
Include 3+ developed points and 4+ underdeveloped points
ANALYSE:
Strength of reasoning (Logic, Balance and Structure)
Language (Tone and clarity)
Use of evidences
Source of bias (Reasons why they may be bias towards one side of the
argument eg. social or economic interests
Whether or not a clear judgement is reached
24 MARK QUESTION
Include 4+ developed points and many underdeveloped points
ANALYSE:
Scale of impact
Exploring different perspectives (National, Local, Global, Economic etc.)
Barriers to change (Time, costs, law, consequences, co-ordination)
Causes and Consequences of other options (1 para max.)
Benefits and Drawbacks
Conflict of interests
+ Use examples and refer to sources available
UNIVERSAL POINTS TO INCLUDE
Causes
Consequences
Barries to change
Scale of impact
Examples
TERMINOLOGIES AND DEFINITIONS
Fact: Something which can be proven and doesn't change over time
Claim: Fact/Prediction supported by evidence
Opinion: One's own thoughts
Value Judgement: An opinion or idea given a moral or ethical
value/importance.
Truth: Something which is correct currently but may change over time
Vested Interest: Showing support or interest in something due to
personal gain