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EnglandCitizenship Studies

Active citizenship

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do you judge whether citizenship action has worked?

How to evaluate citizenship action, including measuring impact against aims, gathering and using evidence and feedback, and reflecting on what could be improved.
A focused answer for AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies on how to evaluate citizenship action, including measuring impact against the original aims, gathering and using evidence and feedback, and reflecting on what worked and what could be improved.
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How do you investigate a citizenship issue and gather reliable evidence?

The enquiry skills used to investigate a citizenship issue, including forming a question or hypothesis, using primary and secondary research, distinguishing quantitative and qualitative evidence, identifying bias, and reaching justified conclusions.
A focused answer for AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies on the enquiry skills used to investigate a citizenship issue, including forming a question or hypothesis, using primary and secondary research, distinguishing quantitative and qualitative evidence, identifying bias, and reaching justified conclusions.
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How do you plan and run an effective citizenship campaign?

How to plan and carry out an advocacy campaign or citizenship action, including setting aims, researching the issue, choosing methods, and working with others.
A focused answer for AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies on how to plan and carry out an advocacy campaign or citizenship action, including setting aims, researching the issue, choosing methods, identifying who can make change, and working with others.
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What is citizenship action and how do citizens take it?

The meaning of active citizenship and citizenship action, the difference between advocacy and direct action, and the skills citizens use to bring about change.
A focused answer for AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies on the meaning of active citizenship and citizenship action, the difference between advocacy and direct action, and the skills citizens use to bring about change in their communities.
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