2.1 Understanding assessment tasks – Exercise 1 In which criteria will your use of SED structure be graded? SED will be graded as part of the Structure criteria. is the difference between a distinction and a merit? For ‘Structure’, what Logical connection of paragraphs (perhaps through the use of concluding sentences). SED used for every idea in the essay. If you scored 55% for of what could you have done to raise the score to a merit? ‘Use evidence’, Use less quotations (try to paraphrase or summaries evidence). Provide at least one argument in every paragraph. For and what is the difference between a pass and a fail? ‘Spelling grammar’, Both state there are many errors, but a passing essay would still be understandable to some extent. A failing essay would be very difficult to understand, requiring the reader to do a lot of guessing. Exercise 2 Social media has become an essential communication tool for most major companies. However, its use can be both beneficial and detrimental. Evaluate the consequences companies may face by holding a social media presence. and are the subject / focus words. ‘Social media’ ‘companies’ is the task word which requires you to look at both the positive and negative ‘Evaluate’ – aspects of companies using social media. Then reach an informed decision on whether companies should be encouraged to use social media or not. 2.2 Creating new ideas – Exercise 1 (example answer)
2.1 – Understanding assessment tasks Exercise 1 In which criteria will your use of SED structure be graded? SED will be graded as part of the Structure criteria. For ‘Structure’, what is the difference between a distinction and a merit? Logical connection of paragraphs (perhaps through the use of concluding sentences). SED used for every idea in the essay. If you scored 55% for ‘Use of evidence’, what could you have done to raise the score to a merit? Use less quotations (try to paraphrase or summaries evidence). Provide at least one in every paragraph. For ‘Spelling and grammar’, what is the difference between a pass and a fail? Both state there are many errors, but a passing essay would still be understandable to some extent. A failing essay would be very difficult to understand, requiring the reader to do a lot of guessing. Exercise 2 Social media has become an essential communication tool for most major companies. However, its use can be both beneficial and detrimental. Evaluate the consequences companies may face by holding a social media presence. ‘Social media’ and ‘companies’ are the subject / focus words. ‘Evaluate’ is the task word – which requires you to look at both the positive and negative aspects of companies using social media. Then reach an informed decision on whether companies should be encouraged to use social media or not. 2.2 – Creating new ideas Exercise 1 (example answer) argument
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