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EnglandCitizenship Studies

Citizenship in action

6 dot points across 6 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do citizens campaign and advocate to bring about change?

The methods of advocacy and campaigning, including petitions, lobbying, demonstrations, using the media and social media, working with pressure groups, the difference between advocacy and direct action, and what makes a campaign effective.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on advocacy and campaigning: the methods citizens use to bring about change (petitions, lobbying, demonstrations, the media, social media and pressure groups), the difference between advocacy and direct action, and what makes a campaign effective.
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How do you evaluate your citizenship action and what you learned?

How to evaluate citizenship action against its aims, measuring impact and success, judging what went well and what could be improved, the difference between the action and its outcome, and reflecting on the skills and learning gained.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on evaluating citizenship action: judging it against its aims, measuring impact and success, identifying what went well and what could be improved, the difference between the action and its outcome, and reflecting on skills and learning.
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How do you plan an effective citizenship action?

How to plan citizenship action, setting clear and realistic aims, choosing appropriate methods, working with others and assigning roles, identifying who can influence the issue, and anticipating risks and obstacles.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on planning citizenship action: setting clear and realistic aims, choosing appropriate methods, working with others and assigning roles, identifying who can influence the issue, and anticipating risks and obstacles.
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How do you research a citizenship issue for your Citizenship Action?

How to choose a citizenship issue, the difference between primary and secondary research, how to use sources critically and check their reliability, gathering different viewpoints, and forming an aim for your action.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on researching a citizenship issue for the Citizenship Action: choosing an issue, the difference between primary and secondary research, using sources critically and checking reliability, gathering viewpoints, and forming an aim.
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How do you carry out and record your citizenship action?

How to carry out citizenship action, working collaboratively and solving problems as they arise, communicating with others and decision-makers, keeping a record and evidence of what was done, and reflecting on your own contribution and the teamwork.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on carrying out and recording citizenship action: working collaboratively, solving problems, communicating with others and decision-makers, keeping evidence of what was done, and reflecting on your contribution and teamwork.
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What is active citizenship and why does it matter?

The meaning of active citizenship, the Citizenship Action requirement in OCR J270, the difference between advocacy and direct action, examples of how citizens take action, and why active citizenship matters in a democracy.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on active citizenship: what it means, the Citizenship Action requirement in J270, the difference between advocacy and direct action, examples of citizens taking action, and why active citizenship matters in a democracy.
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