A week to go

Well, just a week to go folks, I hope the study is going well.

A couple of points about exam technique:

- Look carefully at the mark allocation for each question, which will be divided into K&U (knoweldge and understanding) and A&E (analysis and evaluation). For example, a ten mark question will usually be 6 K&U and 4 A&E. In prelims, many people have included information for the K&U part, but forgotten about evaulation, which is usually necessary for the A&E marks.

- Similarly, remember that an accurate and relevant evaluation point is worth 2 marks. This will usually be a strength or weakness of a theory/study/technique. Research can also be used for evaluation, e.g. by stating that the results of a study supports or does not support a theory.

- Put in detail about research studies. You will pick up marks for accurately stating things like aim, number of participants, percentages in results. Also, don't just include research where it is specifically asked for (e.g. 'Describe a research study...') but use research to flesh out all your extended-answer questions and essay questions.

- You absolutely must answer all the questions. Markers are a nice bunch of people really, they may give you a mark or two for a weak answer but if you write nothing then you are guaranteed to get zero.

- You don't have to answer the questions in order. Consider tackling the essay question in Section C first, rather than leaving it to the end (and yes, you will get an essay question in either Conformity&Obedience or Intelligence. Look at the past papers to get an idea of which is most likely to appear this year!).

Hope this helps, I'll be around on my usual days this week to answer questions, mark practice answers etc. Revision classes 10.30 room A24.