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The Application Question

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Students would have a better idea of the expectations of the AQ through understanding : The AQ assessment criteria Question Analysis skills

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Objectives of this Lecture

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Critical examination of ideas discussed in the passage(s) Taking a personal stand based on the question given (personal conviction) Making points using ideas from the passage(s) to support your stand (engaging the text in discussion) Supporting your points using your own examples (showing personal awareness of the world/society)

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What is the examiner looking for in an AQ answer? (Refer to the Gippy Times pg 122)

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ALL 4 components must be present. If they are not, your answer will fail miserably.

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Assessment Criteria Refer to Gippy Times Pg 121

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Remember P.E.E.E.L. in GP Essays? Remember Point, Elaboration and Concluding Remark to link back to Question in PW?

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Must make relevant references, at least 3 Refer to the writer/passage (use surname: According to Yim) line reference in bracket e.g. According to Yim, all pigs can fly (line 56)

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Reference to text identify arguments of writer[s] (Not a summary, dont misread/misunderstand/distort writers views)

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Quiz! Which of the following statement carries evaluation? 1. The writer has brought up the fact that crime does not pay Summary point 2. The writer has rightly brought up the fact that crime does not pay. Suggesting your opinion

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Personal opinion/response to the issue Assessment of the factors/arguments brought up (E.g. Arguments mentioned by writer) No misreading /misinterpretation (As a general rule, all Topic Sentences are evaluative statements)

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Support / reasons that give your viewpoint credibility Includes logic to argue your point Authentic examples you garner from your readings and research (importance of reading the newspaper)

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Basic level evidence of linking devices eg. firstly, secondly, another reason, besides Constant focusing on the task requirement (RE) Systematic tackling of the task requirements (RE) Logic in explanation No contradiction of personal stand Structure in paragraph Structure of argument eg. need a conclusion to tie up the whole argument A (brief) introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph

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 (3): Argument Analysis (Developing skills for the Application Question)

Read an article / articles of your choice Using the worksheet found on the next page, write the list of claims / arguments / ideas made by the author in the left hand column. In the middle column, write down the evidence the author presents in support of each argument In the right-hand column, provide your own arguments and examples to support / refute the writers, and evaluate them (i.e. Do you think they are valid? Why?) Do the analysis for at least 3 claims / arguments / ideas in the article.

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Your useful experience with AQ so far Reading Task 3 The Gippy Times pg 7

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Claims/Arguments/ Reasons and Ideas of writer evidence given by the writer to support his/her claims/arguments/ ideas

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My evaluation of the writers claims/arguments/ ideas (supported by my own examples)

Task 3 Argument Analysis

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Your closest experience with AQ so far. HIGHER FENCES, BIGGER UbD PROBLEMS? BEING ALERT IS Lessons CRUCIAL See something, say something
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Do you think your society's security awareness is sufficient and should more be done to raise the level of security?

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Do you think your society's security awareness is sufficient and should more be done to raise the level of security?

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A Closer look at an AQ

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Identifies the main ideas covered in the passage(s) the focus the question wants you to take May or may not be given

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A Closer look at the parts of an AQ The Question Do you think your society's security awareness is sufficient and should more be done to raise the level of security? Identifies the most impt part of the AQ The question which you must address Mandatory part and can exist on its own

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Anna Banatvala thinks an understanding of history is Preamble essential, whereas Lee Min Yen thinks history has no value. How important is an understanding of history for you Question and your society, and how far has your view been challenged 2 parts to or confirmed by these two the Qn passages?

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How far do you agree with the authors views on work and leisure? Illustrate your answer / own view by referring to the ways in which you and your society regard work and leisure.
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Requirements & Qn Analysis Victoria Sherborne argues strongly in favour of choice, Topic whereas Tim Parks has grave reservations about the benefits Stand (on issue) it is supposed to bring. Personal evaluation Do you regard the increased Own view degree of choice available to Issue- Key words you and your generation as Context Key Words broadly beneficial or harmful? In your answer, develop some of Text reference the points made by the authors, and give your own views and Outside evidence/ some account of the experiences which have helped explanations/reasons you to form them.

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How far do you agree with the authors views where your society is concerned?

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I agree with the authors to a large extent. The authors argue that censorship can weaken the society. I agree with this view. This is true as a society willing to suppress ideas in print and other media is likely to censor those ideas wherever they appear. Moreover, the best way to deal with evil speech is to counter it with better speech. For instance, in Singapore, instead of censoring racially-sensitive material, we should be allowed to air our views and give constructive feedback where racist speech occurs. This will promote racial harmony.

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I admit that the authors have valid arguments but have too easily dismissed the positive role censorship can play in a society. The authors assert that censorship restricts the exchange of ideas, thus restricting good ideas from emerging and bad ones from being eliminated (line 23). They are right in saying so as without interaction, one would not be able to think critically and assess ideas objectively. With free speech, a continual debate could encourage good for society.

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Take the recent General Elections in Singapore as an example. Unlike previous years, political parties were able to use new media in their campaigning. This allowed many to voice their views, especially views concerning their unhappiness over how the Peoples Action Party (PAP) had seem to not truly consider the needs and concerns of the ordinary citizens. As a result of such avenues for discussion being open and citizens views were not censored, we now see more ministers taking greater initiative in engaging residents when deciding matters that concern them. Such examples include the open forums by the Education and National Development Ministers.

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However, censorship is not all bad. As acknowledged by the authors, it can protect the vulnerable (line 1). Given the pervasiveness of media today, it is imperative that some form of censorship exists to protect our young, who are impressionable. In my society, mainstream television still censors vulgarities and sexually explicit content. I feel this is acceptable as children have access to these shows and need protection from being negatively influenced.

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Moreover, given that Singapore is a multi-racial country, some censorship on racism is beneficial for the well-being of society. Although it may not be an ideal situation, such censorship (has prevented) social unrests (line 2) here. Thus, I believe that although censorship can bring with it possible dangers to a society, that is not always the case.

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