Higher Modern Studies 2012-13: Discussion and Help Thread

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The WHO report in 2008 on world health identified that the Calton area of East Glasgow plagued with high unemployment has the lowest life expectancy in the developed world at 53.9? Hope that helps

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I think it's this one, thanks!

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Awesome_Possum

Hey, I was wondering if any of you guys reckon for the USA topic there'll be a question on the supreme court controlling the powers of the president? I can only find one point for the supreme court and that's judicial review... so if it comes up I won't have a very balanced essay...

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weejackie10

No problem, very slim chance that was last years question. It'll be on social/economic influence or American dream goes in a pattern 07,09,11 wasn't last year so if assume its this year

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weejackie10

I assume it's this year*

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Awesome_Possum

Thanks! That's a weight off my shoulders! I feel prepared for those two essays so here's hoping! :wink:

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Ailis_x

Does anyone have any essay plans for BEE or lifestyle choices affecting health? Thanks.

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JessicaLee123

Original post by Awesome_Possum

there wont be a complete essay on that cause theres not much to say really, hence why they chuck in congress and supreme court together as theres more to say about congress checking the presidents power. your better revising other questions tbh cause this wont come up :smile:

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ladymarshmallow

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/fast-growth-latino-population-blurs-traditional-u-s-racial-lines-article-1.1291138
A very informative article on the increasing influence of Hispanics in the US.

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KeeKeeDee

Getting slightly more confident... Probably won't be the case in a few minutes though :frown:

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NinetyOne

How's everyone doing today? Revising I hope :wink:

Been up since 5am myself... feeling pretty confident though.

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Scrabble96

Original post by NinetyOne

How's everyone doing today? Revising I hope :wink:

Been up since 5am myself... feeling pretty confident though.

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How are you revising?

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youjustburnkid

For the USA I'm revising the American Dream, S&E inequalities, political progress/political influence of ethnic minorities. Is there anything else I should cover?

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ladymarshmallow

This is what I've revised:

Voting systems - AMS/STV vs FPTP
USA - EM influence on elections, social and economic inequalities/American dream, govt responses and am about to do immigration
Health and Wealth - govt responses to inequality, gender, health and wealth link, but feel a bit shaky on collectivism vs individualism and gender
Africa - NGOs and UNOs.

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ladymarshmallow

Original post by youjustburnkid

For the USA I'm revising the American Dream, S&E inequalities, political progress/political influence of ethnic minorities. Is there anything else I should cover?

Immigration and I've also revised govt responses to inequalities.

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youjustburnkid

Original post by ladymarshmallow

Immigration and I've also revised govt responses to inequalities.

Oh yeah I've done immigration, and kind of covered the govt responses in my revision, but I might look at that in more depth :smile:

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Scrabble96

What is the difference between a grade C and B essay? Our teacher never gave us marks for essays so I don't know what standard mine are. :frown:

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skier16

Original post by ladymarshmallow

Lack of ethnic minority representation in congress, such as the fact that there are currently no black senators.

Just to mention in case this comes up, there are now 2 black senators.

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hendycfc

Original post by ladymarshmallow

Is health and wealth link the same as impact of income on health?

and what two for health and wealth do you think are most likely to come up?

I'm just learning impact of income on health and collectivism vs individualism.

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Mrocks101101

Original post by Scrabble96

What is the difference between a grade C and B essay? Our teacher never gave us marks for essays so I don't know what standard mine are. :frown:

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Grade C you're looking at just a pass 8/15. B will probably be 10 or 11 upwards?

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Jennamckinleyx

Does anyone have any sample essays (or even essay plans) on government policies to reduce poverty? Because I can't think of much the coalition has done in terms of that...