Guide To Answering Religious Studies Questions
- Created by: Grace Lidgett
- Created on: 09-04-13 11:21
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- Glossary in answering Religious studies essays
- Analyse
- Requires an answer that takes apart an idea, concept or statement in order to consider all the factors it consists of. Answers should be logically organised
- Assess (critically asses in most cases)
- Requires a weighing of an argument to consider its main features, and the strengths and weaknesses of elements of the argument
- Compare
- Requires an answer which sets answers side by side to show their similarities and differences. A balanced answer is expected
- Consider
- Requires and answer in which a view needs to be thought about and described
- Criticise
- Requires an answer which points out mistakes and weaknesses, and that also indicated favourable aspects. Requires a balanced answer
- Discuss
- Requires an answer which explains an idea or concept, then gives details with supportive information, examples, points for and against, and explanations. Both sides of the argument need considering
- Explore
- Requires an answer which examines the subject and considers a variety of viewpoints
- To What Extent (is X true?)
- Requires an answer which discusses and explains ways in which X is true and ways in which it isn't
- Analyse
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