How to Answer a 30 Mark A Level Politics Essay Question

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
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    How do you write a 30-mark Edexcel politics essay? I get this question all the time. Here I go through my key tips, from writing introductions, embedding judgements, explaining analysis and conclusions.
    Take notes as you go through this video.
    Jal Patel has 15 years of experience teaching politics. He is the editor of alevelpolitics.com, a popular politics resource site. He is an FT subject adviser, has written for the magazine Politics Review and hosts regular webinars, conferences and training sessions for both teachers and students.
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    00:00 - Introduction
    02:38 - The Basics
    06:27 - Assessment Objectives
    08:38 - Introductions
    17:04 - Structure
    24:10 - What are Judgements? (AO3)
    31:52 - What is Analysis (AO2)
    39:36 - Conclusions

КОМЕНТАРІ • 22

  • @Nuri-goat
    @Nuri-goat 2 роки тому +7

    thank you for making these more accessible !

    • @alevelpolitics
      @alevelpolitics  2 роки тому +3

      No worries - had to embrace UA-cam sometime!

  • @Ghostracer786
    @Ghostracer786 2 роки тому +4

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  • @peterflynn3657
    @peterflynn3657 Рік тому +1

    Excellent channel: clear delivery, structured explication and pertinent examples.

  • @adamfn5171
    @adamfn5171 2 роки тому +4

    Brought your book with example essays, it’s really helpful. Thanks

  • @MarcJent
    @MarcJent Рік тому +2

    Great video, can we have more of this? 🤔

  • @ondinerd4190
    @ondinerd4190 Рік тому

    you gained a sub for ur introduction

  • @elisa3985
    @elisa3985 2 роки тому +1

    thank you so much for this video- extremely helpful! I was just wondering how long you advise students to spend planning their essays?

    • @alevelpolitics
      @alevelpolitics  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Elisa - if you mean planing outside of exams - then you should spend as much time as you need to get a good essay together. But as i tell my students, you have to get accustomed to writing essays as well as planning them and this is a good time to start.

    • @alevelpolitics
      @alevelpolitics  2 роки тому +1

      If you mean within an exam, then planning time should not be more than a few minutes i would say - often you should come to an exam already aware of the question or a similar one. This reduces your planning time.

    • @elisa3985
      @elisa3985 2 роки тому +2

      @@alevelpolitics ah yes makes sense- thank you!

  • @JuneWangoro
    @JuneWangoro 10 місяців тому

    I am writing a 4 paragraph essay which says: are politicians the only ones who go on a journey or quest? Can you please help me do one? I am handing my essay next week.

  • @abdulrahmanakinade2879
    @abdulrahmanakinade2879 Рік тому

    thank you so much :)

  • @jacksmith6988
    @jacksmith6988 Рік тому +1

    Can you do one for AQA Sir?

    • @alevelpolitics
      @alevelpolitics  Рік тому +2

      Hi - actually i would use the same structure for an AQA 25 mark essay

    • @jacksmith6988
      @jacksmith6988 Рік тому

      @@alevelpolitics Thank you Sir

  • @alexander4035
    @alexander4035 Рік тому +1

    Hi there, i am doing an essay on 'evaluate the view that the cabinet is no longer an important body' for component 2 and i am unsure of how i would structure this essay, do you have any suggestions?

    • @alevelpolitics
      @alevelpolitics  Рік тому

      I think divide up the question according the activities of cabinet. Here’s my suggestions:
      1. The cabinet as a body to make all key decisions.
      2. The activities of cabinet ministers as departmental heads. Do they still make policy decisions in their portfolios.
      3. The cabinet’s responsibility of showing confidence in the PM.

    • @alevelpolitics
      @alevelpolitics  Рік тому

      It’s a tough question but i think the above is the best way to organise.

    • @alexander4035
      @alexander4035 Рік тому

      @@alevelpolitics thank you for the response, i will try it out 👍