Command Terms

Apply

Link to case study

Analyse

Break down into parts, explain how they connect, and evaluate if the information makes logical sense.

Compare

Similarities and differences (+significance of them.)

Define

Provide a definition

Describe

characteristics, features, and qualities

Discuss

Strengths vs Weaknesses

Advantages vs Disadvantages

(MUST INCLUDE BOTH)

Distinguish

Differences between concepts (DON”T INCLUDE SIMILARITIES)

Evaluate

Same as discuss BUT MUST INCLUDE OPINION AT END

Examine

Determine assumptions, possibilities and interrelationships

Explain

Describe causes, effects, change or reasons

Make relationship clear

Identify

determine key characteristic or features

Interpret

use knowledge to make clear the meaning of something

Justify

• Define key term

• Show, prove or defend (with evidence), something using data

List

Series of related words, names, or items

Outline

overview/main features of topic

Propose

• Suggest something based on given data

Recommend

Put forward and/or approve something or someone as being suitable for a role

Suggest

Put forward a solution, idea, or other possible answer