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Recording, analysis and contextual understanding

Quick questions on WJEC A-Level Art and Design the personal study written element

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What is captions instead of prose?
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The written element is continuous critical prose, not a series of image captions. Build a structured argument across 1000 to 3000 words.
What are no references?
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Critical writing supports its claims. Illustrate the study and reference your sources with a bibliography.
What is q1?
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State what the extended written element is, its length, and how it relates to the practical work. [Knowledge recall]
What is q2?
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Explain what makes a strong written element and a common reason weaker ones lose marks. [Short explanation]

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