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for the essay when it says to explain the reasoning behind the statement is it enough to explain the statement as an intro and then later do a paragraph explaining reasons why some people would agree with it? im panicking cause idk if that properly/explicitly counts as explaining the reasoning :redface:

yes yes it does. its fine relax. you can have like 1 paragraph explaining and supporting the statement then one arguing against it then a conclusion/your opinion thing or 1 paragraph explaining only if its a dense statement 1 paragraph arguing for 1 against 1 conclusion/opinion

Reply 141

flyingpanda

Original post by Wolfram Alpha

S3 had the worst combination of essay titles than any other S3 I've done before...I put down a load of rubbish.

THIS.

The questions were actually a joke, and I found it so hard to think up examples for any of them. I mind-blanked and changed my question halfway through the exam, and then ran out of time for my conclusion... which made me miss out one of the mini questions.

Reply 142

graphicsturtle

Original post by Cor395

okay thank you so much for putting my mind at rest a bit! :smile:

Reply 143

DvsAmjed

Guys if you're ever worried about your score the world might be ending before results day any way

http://www.viralthread.com/dont-panic-earthquake-apocalypse-going-end-world-november/?utm_source=smob&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6145&umtscde=12es1&umtctd=ZGk2eGhwZG5weDY

No but on a serious note... I nearly mentally died in that exam

Reply 144

yesmynameis

guys i think i misinterpreted the question in section 3 :frown:

will i get marks deducted

Reply 145

CRTGG

If the content of your essay is poor but you've addressed all the sub questions, what is the max score you could get?

Reply 146

Cor395

Original post by CRTGG

If the content of your essay is poor but you've addressed all the sub questions, what is the max score you could get?

honestly poor content but good english good structure relevant examples and adessing all sub question can get you a 3/3.5A (depends on how harsh your examiners are)

Reply 147

DvsAmjed

Original post by CRTGG

If the content of your essay is poor but you've addressed all the sub questions, what is the max score you could get?

Reply 148

graphicsturtle

Original post by CRTGG

If the content of your essay is poor but you've addressed all the sub questions, what is the max score you could get?

going by the marking criteria as long as you have a range of points for both sides (even if they're terrible lol) potentially 4 i would say

Reply 149

Cor395

Original post by yesmynameis

guys i think i misinterpreted the question in section 3 :frown:

will i get marks deducted

you can't really "misinterpret" it since the statement is given in a way that allows you to interpret it however you see fit. just make sure that you explained what YOU understood from the statement or make sure that the way you interpreted it can be seen in your essay.

Reply 150

yesmynameis

Original post by Cor395

is it safe for me to discuss the question now? i would like to be more specific on how i interpreted it

Reply 151

CRTGG

Original post by graphicsturtle

going by the marking criteria as long as you have a range of points for both sides (even if they're terrible lol) potentially 4 i would say

What would take it to a 2?

Reply 152

Cor395

Original post by yesmynameis

is it safe for me to discuss the question now? i would like to be more specific on how i interpreted it

i dont know but to be safe pm me. or there was a link posted somewhere here about this so that link might have the times by which everyone would have finished the exam

Reply 153

ForestCat

Original post by yesmynameis

is it safe for me to discuss the question now? i would like to be more specific on how i interpreted it

No. You can't discuss any specifics yet.

Thanks

Reply 154

graphicsturtle

Original post by CRTGG

What would take it to a 2?

to get a 2 you have to address most of the elements in the question in a reasonably logical way
http://www.admissionstestingservice.org/images/20757-section-3-marking-criteria.pdf
the marking criteria can be found here

Reply 155

DvsAmjed

Original post by ForestCat

No. You can't discuss any specifics yet.

Thanks

Isn't the maximum time variation worldwide 12 hours. So surely it would be safe to discuss after 21:00 GMT?

Reply 156

ForestCat

Original post by DvsAmjed

Isn't the maximum time variation worldwide 12 hours. So surely it would be safe to discuss after 21:00 GMT?

Actually they've embargoed discussion until the 24th.

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4934792

Reply 157

magnesium2431

Question
Developed nations have an obligation to provide aid to the underdeveloped nations of the world.
Explain what you think the above statement means. Describe a specific situation in which a developed nation might not be obligated to provide aid to an underdeveloped nation. Discuss what you think should determine when developed nations have an obligation to provide aid to underdeveloped nations.
Essay
The above statement means that nations with greater wealth should help and support poorer nations. This aid may be money or labour. The reasoning behind this statement is that closing the inequality gap between nations is the developed countries’ duty. It also assumes that the developing countries allow other nations to aid them.
However, a situation where this statement may be false is when the undeveloped nations’ problems arise from their own misdemeanours, which they have been warned against. If an underdeveloped nation commits a crime of humanity, it is debatable whether developed nations should give them aid.
Regardless of the example above, there are many good reasons as to why developed nations should help their less wealthy peers. Firstly, this act will help decrease world hunger and poverty. Since most of the poor reside in these undeveloped countries, an act of kindness and the distribution of supplies will help save lives. Secondly, aid will help stabilize the world community. Giving aid to underdeveloped states will help decrease the risk of epidemics, a result from hygienic supplies and utilities the developed nations offer. Thirdly, helping underdeveloped nations will give developing nations financial benefits. Building roads and improving living conditions will help increase the productivity of factories set in underdeveloped nations.
In my opinion, believing that developed countries should help underdeveloped ones is the correct stance. Not only are the reasons supporting this are numerous, but the situation rebutting this statement rarely happens.