25 Marker

What are the elements of an introduction for a 25 marker?

• Define key term

• Briefly introduce wider issue/debate (Can be case study)

• Relevant real world example (Case study)

• Directly identify issue of question

What are some evaluation arguments to be made?

• Short-run vs long-run effects (Time lag, policies rarely instant)

• Elasticity affects consumption

• Magnitude and significance (Evaluate scale of impact for potential effects)

• Cost opportunity (Implementing one thing may cause an effect in another area)

• Stakeholders

What must you include in main body of argument?

2 agreement points and 1 against

2 disagreement points and 1 for

Based on time 1 for and 1 against is better than 2 for/against.

What must always be included at the end?

Conclusion.

Use logical chains of reasoning.

Point ➡ This may lead to ➡ Resulting in ➡ As a consequence ➡ However alternatively