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Exam Skills and the Assignment
Quick questions on The National 5 Modern Studies Assignment - SQA National 5 Modern Studies
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What is choosing an issue?Show answer
The candidate chooses a Modern Studies issue, ideally one with two clear sides so there is a decision to make or a question to answer (for example whether a policy is a good idea). A focused issue with alternatives gives the report a clear purpose.
What are researching from a range of sources?Show answer
The candidate gathers evidence from a range of sources, such as websites, books, newspapers and statistics, and notes where each piece came from so it can be referenced. Using several different sources, and evidence on more than one side, makes the report well supported and balanced.
What is the research sheet?Show answer
During research the candidate can record findings on a research sheet, which they are allowed to take into the write-up. It holds the evidence and references gathered, so the report can draw on real, sourced information.
What is writing the report?Show answer
The report is written under supervised conditions in the candidate's own words. A strong report:
What is q1?Show answer
How many marks is the National 5 Modern Studies Assignment worth? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Name two things a good Assignment report should contain. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why should a candidate use a range of sources and reference them? [2 marks]
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