Criminology - Command terms

Analyse

What is it?

• Look at all aspects of the theory

• Determine its significance in the wider context (e.g. scenario)

Typical Marks:

• 6

Structure:

• SEE x2 or x3

Assess

What is it?

• Effectiveness

• What are they trying to achieve and how well?

Typical Marks:

• 9

Structure:

• SEEW x2

• Detailed

Compare

What is it?

• Similarities and Differences

• Two or more issues

• Can be linked to a case study, scenario, or theory

Typical Marks:

• 6

• 9

Structure:

• SEEW x2

• Detailed

• Conclusion

Describe

What is it?

• Address features

• Consider appropriate supporting material

Typical Marks:

• 6

• 4 (‘Briefly describe’)

Structure:

• SEE

• Detailed (for 6 marks)

Discuss

What is it?

• Range of arguments or factors

Typical Marks:

• 6

Structure:

• SEEW x2

• Conclusion

Evaluate

What is it?

• Strengths and Weaknesses

• Overall decision

Typical Marks:

• 9

Structure:

• SEEW x2

• Detailed

• Conclusion

Examine

What is it?

• What is the issue?

• How do different factors fit together?

Typical Marks:

• 6

• 9

Structure:

• SEEW x2

• Detailed (for 9 marks)

Explain

What is it?

• Identify

• Interpret

• Outline key features

Typical Marks:

• 6

• 9

Structure:

• SEEW x2 (for 9 marks)

• SEE (for 6 marks)

• Depends on the question

• Detailed