With reference to one or more examples describe the role of Housing Associations in the regeneration of urban regeneration. (8 marks) 1.Highlight what you consider are the keywords in the Title. In the space below in your own words, explain what you are being asked to do. 2.Note carefully what the examiner wants to see in your answer. What should you therefore not write about? What should be included: What should not be included: 3. Brainstorm the key points for the introduction: When you have written your introduction will the reader Know what any technical terms mean ? YES / NO Know where the Case Study is? Yes / NO Know what to expect in your essay? Yes/ No

4. Preparing for the main section This essay is relatively easy to structure as the title breaks it down into parts. As you gather information from your extra reading and research classify your information into 3 groups. You could do this using different coloured Highlighters. If your making notes from different sources, make sure you write down where the information is from.. Organising the information. At this point you should have collected your research Together. You now need to bring structure to each piece of information. Fill in the table below. Firstly fill in as much as you can remember without looking at your notes. This will help you remember the important points. a) What are the main roles of Housing Associations Big Points – Main Impacts Detail or ExampleOrder

b) Describe the regeneration in the area. Big Points – Main ResponsesDetail or ExampleOrder c) Describe the effectiveness of the responses Big Points – How effective was each scheme Detail or ExampleOrder Now write each section. You will need a couple of sentences to round off each section and set up the next. Remember to guide the reader, so they know where you are taking them. Useful phrases: There are four main causes of … Firstly…, Secondly…. One case study which exemplifies these effects is …. 6. The Conclusion Try to Sum up what you have said Say something interesting to draw the whole piece together. E.g. To what extent can the hazards OF HIV and burglary be predicted, Do you think these hazards will be ever controlled equally All around the world, Why / Why not. What does the future hold for these two hazards ?