A2 Micro Revision: Definition, Issue, Analysis, Evaluation
These are the key things an examiner looks for.
1/ Definitions - precise, succinct, carefully used
2/ Issue - otherwise known as points
3 Analysis – Diagrams, ‘economics toolkit’
4/ Evaluation – Limitations to effectiveness, situations when something doesn’t work, which is the most effective and why, downsides of a policy
5/ Application and Knowledge are credited where there is data or own knowledge of an economy
Remember….
- Use diagrams and ensure they are clear, annotated and correct!
- Use plenty of real world examples - often exam questions will say “using the data and your own knowledge”
- Use precise terminology – learn your definitions well
- Pick up on ‘trigger words’ in the exam question i.e. solely, inevitably, always etc
- Answer the question but back up any assertion made with evidence or examples
- Avoid repeating yourself in a conclusion – try to bring something new into the discussion
- Breadth and Depth of points – avoid a list, but don’t simply make one point!
- When writing essay answers – leave a line between each paragraph and make it clear that you are starting a new point ie ‘Secondly, ……’
- Most importantly MANAGE YOUR TIME
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