How do I get better at writing in alevel geography?

AsBr2008

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Hey! So I just started year 12, and I took the subjects of bio, chem and geo. Tbh, I'm a very slow writer. I picked geography because at GCSE, I loved it and it was probably my second favourite subject - so I don't think it's not right for me. I'm just not great with writing. If anyone has any tips on how to be more time efficient when answering questions which require lots of writing, that would be greatly appreciated.
Also for context, I got a 7 at GCSE and I want to study medicine at uni, so I'm aiming for atleast an A.

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itx_LeahR

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I'm 99% sure that universities consider biology and geography as one subject because of the large overlap, so I would recommend swapping geography with something. I don't know if all universities consider this but all the ones I have looked at don't allow biology and geography (unless taking 4 subjects, then the other one can 'replace' geography)

Reply 2

AsBr2008

OP

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Original post by itx_LeahR

I'm 99% sure that universities consider biology and geography as one subject because of the large overlap, so I would recommend swapping geography with something. I don't know if all universities consider this but all the ones I have looked at don't allow biology and geography (unless taking 4 subjects, then the other one can 'replace' geography)

I have literally never heard of any uni considering biology and geography as one subject because of some 'large overlap' (which I doubt - especially considering almost nothing in human geography is covered in biology). I suppose I'll do a bit of research but I'm 99% sure you might be incorrect.

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feveres

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Original post by itx_LeahR

I'm 99% sure that universities consider biology and geography as one subject because of the large overlap, so I would recommend swapping geography with something. I don't know if all universities consider this but all the ones I have looked at don't allow biology and geography (unless taking 4 subjects, then the other one can 'replace' geography)

i don't think this is true - bio and geog have little to no overlap apart from a tiny segment in the carbon unit when you look at the biological cycle. i'm pretty sure that's all and i have many friends doing both bio and geography.

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Tramar

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Original post by AsBr2008

Hey! So I just started year 12, and I took the subjects of bio, chem and geo. Tbh, I'm a very slow writer. I picked geography because at GCSE, I loved it and it was probably my second favourite subject - so I don't think it's not right for me. I'm just not great with writing. If anyone has any tips on how to be more time efficient when answering questions which require lots of writing, that would be greatly appreciated.
Also for context, I got a 7 at GCSE and I want to study medicine at uni, so I'm aiming for atleast an A.

Tilf website is the best for that. I have not tried it for geography tho! But i used it to english and history and it works very well. You get the mark adn feedbac on your essay exactly according to your exam board

Reply 5

AsBr2008

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Original post by Tramar

Tilf website is the best for that. I have not tried it for geography tho! But i used it to english and history and it works very well. You get the mark adn feedbac on your essay exactly according to your exam board

Thanks! I'll try it out.

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Iqster

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Hey. I’m a year 13 taking geography (got an A on my last mock) and I’m also a slow writer. I’d recommend doing practice exam questions and then comparing your answer to the mark scheme to see where you can cut out words/summarise. You don’t need an intro to get full marks on an 8, 12, or 20 marker (but it does make it easier), so if you’re on a time crunch in the exam I’d skip that.

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AsBr2008

OP

12

Original post by Iqster

Hey. I’m a year 13 taking geography (got an A on my last mock) and I’m also a slow writer. I’d recommend doing practice exam questions and then comparing your answer to the mark scheme to see where you can cut out words/summarise. You don’t need an intro to get full marks on an 8, 12, or 20 marker (but it does make it easier), so if you’re on a time crunch in the exam I’d skip that.

Thanks! I'll try that

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username7009922

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Original post by itx_LeahR

I'm 99% sure that universities consider biology and geography as one subject because of the large overlap, so I would recommend swapping geography with something. I don't know if all universities consider this but all the ones I have looked at don't allow biology and geography (unless taking 4 subjects, then the other one can 'replace' geography)

Untrue. Biology and Geography aren't too similar.

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dhqnyq

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Original post by AsBr2008

Hey! So I just started year 12, and I took the subjects of bio, chem and geo. Tbh, I'm a very slow writer. I picked geography because at GCSE, I loved it and it was probably my second favourite subject - so I don't think it's not right for me. I'm just not great with writing. If anyone has any tips on how to be more time efficient when answering questions which require lots of writing, that would be greatly appreciated.
Also for context, I got a 7 at GCSE and I want to study medicine at uni, so I'm aiming for atleast an A.

These are the exact options I'd like to pick next year, please tell me how it goes :smile:

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AsBr2008

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Original post by dhqnyq

These are the exact options I'd like to pick next year, please tell me how it goes :smile:

That's great! So far I've found the 3 subjects quite nice together and I definitely think it's a great combo. If I remember to, I'll come back here in the future and tell u a bit more haha. Feel free to ask any questions if u have any.

Reply 11

BibbidyBobbidyBu

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Original post by Iqster

Hey. I’m a year 13 taking geography (got an A on my last mock) and I’m also a slow writer. I’d recommend doing practice exam questions and then comparing your answer to the mark scheme to see where you can cut out words/summarise. You don’t need an intro to get full marks on an 8, 12, or 20 marker (but it does make it easier), so if you’re on a time crunch in the exam I’d skip that.

Hiya! This response might be a bit too late, but I thought I'd ask anyway...
In terms of writing an introduction, how long (if you are going to write one) would you suggest? Would a single sentence or two be enough? I don't do AQA, so we have 16 markers instead of 20 but I'm 99% sure the structure is the same.

For a question such as "'Geology is the most significant impact on the coastal system' To what extent do you agree?", do you think an intro is necessary, so long as you ensure you write a conclusion?
The examiner report's example answer has an introduction of simply "The coastal system is an open system that is affected by various physical factors, such as geology, winds, and currents." They then go on to do 1/2 paragraphs on each component mentioned.
Do you believe that introductory sentence is sufficient?

TIA xx

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