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Answering exam questions 2 mark questions – need 2 simple sentences or 2 words. 4 Mark questions – Tell me what it is Give an example Tell me what it isn’t or elaborate Given another example 5 mark questions These are a 2 part question therefore you need a 2 part answer Describe with example = 2 Explain, give an example and link to question = 3

Extended Writing All Questions Ask YOU To Make An Informed Judgement Find the debate in the question –   FOR Supporting arguments Against Refuting arguments or alternative suggestions PEE point 1 PEE point 2 PEE point 3 PEE point 4 Write a conclusion – do sociologists agree or not?!

How do I structure it? Introduction In this essay I am going to decide whether sociologists agree or disagree that …….   Main body PEE each point – i.e. make a Point, Elaborate that point using Examples and explain whether it supports or gives an alternative argument to the statement in the questions Conclusion According to what you have just written do sociologists agree or disagree with the statement. You MUST refer it back to the statement in the question.