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The Personal Investigation and Related Study
Quick questions on Structuring and writing the related study - Edexcel A-Level Art and Design
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What is analyse, illustrate, reference?Show answer
The body must analyse, not describe: apply the formal-analysis skills (how the formal choices create effects, why the artist made them, what the work means) rather than reporting biographies. Illustrate with the works you discuss, placed near the relevant analysis, and reference sources and images consistently throughout. Referencing supports AO1 and protects integrity; illustration lets the reader see what you are analysing.
What is conclude with a personal judgement?Show answer
End with a conclusion that answers your question with your own supported view, drawn from the analysis rather than asserted. Link it back to your practical work: what the study has taught you and how it shapes your making. A study that builds to a genuine, evidenced personal judgement reads as a real investigation and scores well on AO1.
What is q1?Show answer
Outline how you would structure a related study around a clear question, showing what each part would do and how you would keep the writing analytical. [16 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name two common weaknesses in a related study and how to fix each. [4 marks]
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