Legal Studies Task Words - what are the questions asking? PDF

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legal studies task words. so what is it asking you to write when it says explain, describe or analyse? this document will guide you through what you need...

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- LEGAL STUDIES TASK WORDS How to read the questions TASK WORD

REQUIRES YOU TO

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OUTLINE ESTABLISH COMMENT IDENTIFY DESCRIBE DISTINGUISH APPLY CONTRAST COMPARE EXPLAIN DISCUSS ANALYSE EVALUATE JUSTIFY ARGUE CONCLUDE INTERPRET SUGGEST CRITICALLY EXAMINE CRITICALLY EVALUATE CRITICALLY ANALYSE

Give a general account indicating the key features or aspects Show to be true or valid Note an explanation Note the key features or aspects Give a factual account Show the differences between Refer to something, use an example to show how Explain main points of difference Explain main points of similarity Give a detailed account, expand on the reasons Present a reasoned argument for and against a particular issue Carefully examine the key features or aspects Carefully appraise the value, consider both the strengths and weaknesses Show support for or reasons for Present reasons for or against Present a particular opinion Give meaning to Propose as suitable or possible Examine in detail, make a judgement, addressing the positives and negatives Appraise in detail, make a judgement, addressing the strengths and weaknesses Analyse in detail, make a judgement, considering the elements or features and principles Yes, but …. OR No, but …. How far does it go …. How far do you agree….

TO WHAT EXTENT

EXAMPLES of KEY SKILLS to BE EXAMINED The ability to • define key legal concepts and use them appropriately; • compare aspects of legal theory to current practices; • discuss, interpret and analyse legal information and data; • evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of relevant legal processes and procedures; • evaluate perspectives on relevant legal concepts and issues; • interpret key legal documents and comment on their significance; • discuss, interpret and analyse legal information and data; • evaluate aspects of current law-making processes and procedures; • compare different dispute resolution practices. • identify the relationship between relevant legal processes; • evaluate the contribution of aspects of current dispute resolution processes and procedures to the effectiveness of the legal system

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/legalstudies/legalsd.pdf

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