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So Philosophy is currently one of my A-Level subjects. I started Sixth Form and A level about 7 weeks ago and got my first graded 12 mark Essay Question back today and was horrified at receiving a 5/12!
Would really appreciate some advice on improvement and structuring Philosophy Essays in general? How did you manage to do well in this subject etc also helps
So Philosophy is currently one of my A-Level subjects. I started Sixth Form and A level about 7 weeks ago and got my first graded 12 mark Essay Question back today and was horrified at receiving a 5/12!
Would really appreciate some advice on improvement and structuring Philosophy Essays in general? How did you manage to do well in this subject etc also helps

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(Original post by blurryyface)
Hey!
So Philosophy is currently one of my A-Level subjects. I started Sixth Form and A level about 7 weeks ago and got my first graded 12 mark Essay Question back today and was horrified at receiving a 5/12!
Would really appreciate some advice on improvement and structuring Philosophy Essays in general? How did you manage to do well in this subject etc also helps
Hey!
So Philosophy is currently one of my A-Level subjects. I started Sixth Form and A level about 7 weeks ago and got my first graded 12 mark Essay Question back today and was horrified at receiving a 5/12!
Would really appreciate some advice on improvement and structuring Philosophy Essays in general? How did you manage to do well in this subject etc also helps

If you haven't done so already, do go and talk to your teacher about the essay and ask where you went wrong specifically. If you've been set any targets, try to stick to them too.
I've attached the mark scheme for AQA philosophy 12-mark questions. Can you see where you might not have done what it asks for?
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(Original post by Sonechka)
Firstly, it is your first essay, so don't stress out too much - you have plenty of time!
If you haven't done so already, do go and talk to your teacher about the essay and ask where you went wrong specifically. If you've been set any targets, try to stick to them too.
I've attached the mark scheme for AQA philosophy 12-mark questions. Can you see where you might not have done what it asks for?
Firstly, it is your first essay, so don't stress out too much - you have plenty of time!
If you haven't done so already, do go and talk to your teacher about the essay and ask where you went wrong specifically. If you've been set any targets, try to stick to them too.
I've attached the mark scheme for AQA philosophy 12-mark questions. Can you see where you might not have done what it asks for?

Anyway, I really appreciate it!
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(Original post by blurryyface)
Hey!
So Philosophy is currently one of my A-Level subjects. I started Sixth Form and A level about 7 weeks ago and got my first graded 12 mark Essay Question back today and was horrified at receiving a 5/12!
Would really appreciate some advice on improvement and structuring Philosophy Essays in general? How did you manage to do well in this subject etc also helps
Hey!
So Philosophy is currently one of my A-Level subjects. I started Sixth Form and A level about 7 weeks ago and got my first graded 12 mark Essay Question back today and was horrified at receiving a 5/12!
Would really appreciate some advice on improvement and structuring Philosophy Essays in general? How did you manage to do well in this subject etc also helps

Follow a rough outline
Thesis-be sure to make one so that's it's easy to argue it.
So then after you make your thesis make you're first point and make sure it's related to your thesis. Once you've made your first point, use some examples from philosophers to back up this example, then at the end of this paragraph show basically that you've backed up your thesis with the point you just made kinda liek a mini conclusion.
Then make another paragraph with a good point and again back it up with examples then mini conclusion.
Next paragraph should be the other side and what they say. (ler's say the existence of God) If they say that the cosmological argument is an argument for the existence of God and they quote like Aquinas then explain their argument then poke a hole in it and show that it has holes. In other words find a criticism of their criticism.
Then lastly your conclusion, pick the strongest of your points and any other supporting points that you like and say how this proves your thesis. You can include your ctriticism of the other side. No new info should be included in this conclusion
Just ask if you need anymore help
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Hi there !! I've just left school after doing A-level AQA phil - if you let me know the question I can help. (I had to retake AS so the content is fairly fresh :P )
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