How to get an A grade

How to get an A grade

1. Organising Your Folder

   • One for Ethics, one for Philosophy
   • Use folder dividers for each of the main parts of the specification. Write out the spec for that section on the folder divider. In each section you should include:
     • A summary of the arguments, counter-arguments, principles and/or issues
     • Your highlighted annotated reading, quotes pages and reflection sheets
     • Essay plans
     • Revision materials
     • Your essays
   • Department model

2. Summaries

   • Don't flick back and forwards to your reading when making summaries. Instead read bigger sections and try to write from memory.
   • Succinct summaries of:
     • The main arguments, principles and/or issues (API)
     • Examples that help to illustrate the API
     • List of strengths and weaknesses

3. Reading

   • You should have questions in mind when you read so that you know what to highlight
   • Write your thoughts next to interesting bits you have highlighted
     • Write these out onto a reflection sheet where you answer the questions you had in mind when highlighting
   • Write out the your best quotes that help you answer the question