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Command words for assignments - flash cards
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- 1SummariseA brief account of the main issues/points explored and/or examined.
- 2ReviewCritically assess something e.g. a policy, often with the intention of making a change.
- 3ReflectThink carefully and seriously about something (often from your own practice) usually with the purpose of drawing conclusions to aid future actions.
- 4JustifyShow good reasons /explanations for decisions, recommendations, conclusions, activities, processes, etc. perhaps by referring to other texts.
- 5IdentifyState the factors or features of an activity, requirement, issue and/or a point.
- 6ExplainGive reasons for or account for something so that it is clear and easy to understand.
- 7EvaluateGather information to give a measure of the strengths and weaknesses and overall effectiveness of what you are considering
- 8DescribeProviding a detailed statement or account of something, e.g. a teacher’s responsibilities in the teaching/training cycle
- 9DefineExplain the exact meaning of a word or phrase.
- 10ConsiderTake something into account or make allowance for something. Think carefully about something or reflect upon it.
- 11ArgueProvide reasons for or against something, clearly and in order, using or citing evidence to support your reasons.
- 12AnalyseDivide a topic into its separate parts, look at each part in detail and give your thoughts and judgments about it.
- 13DiscussConsider something by writing about if from different points of view.
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- It is important to write assignments according to what the command word is asking for. Check your understanding of command words.
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