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  • 12-03-2012 8:59pm
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    Dwellingdweller
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    "Three functions of the lymphatic system."

    I'm using this question as an example but what exactly are examiners looking for in 'give an account of...' type questions? :) On the marking scheme it says that if 6 functions are written, full marks are awarded i.e 6x3=18marks. Is that all you have to do though, jot down the functions and that's it? thanks :D


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  • #2
    Boeing777
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    Dwellingdweller wrote: »
    "Three functions of the lymphatic system."

    I'm using this question as an example but what exactly are examiners looking for in 'give an account of...' type questions? :) On the marking scheme it says that if 6 functions are written, full marks are awarded i.e 6x3=18marks. Is that all you have to do though, jot down the functions and that's it? thanks :D

    I have done countless exam questions and I have learned a lot with regards to exam terminology. "Give an account" ALWAYS means 2 pieces of information, whereas "Outline" would usually be 3 pieces. You'll notice that for that particular question you need two pieces of information under each function. Therefore, 2 pieces of info, 3 functions = 6 points in total @ 3 marks = 18. (Sorry for going all equation :pac:) Hope that helps


  • #3
    Dwellingdweller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 825 ✭✭✭Dwellingdweller


    Boeing777 wrote: »
    I have done countless exam questions and I have learned a lot with regards to exam terminology. "Give an account" ALWAYS means 2 pieces of information, whereas "Outline" would usually be 3 pieces. You'll notice that for that particular question you need two pieces of information under each function. Therefore, 2 pieces of info, 3 functions = 6 points in total @ 3 marks = 18. (Sorry for going all equation :pac:) Hope that helps

    I getcha, so usually they're looking for a mix of general info and technical functions :) thanks man :D


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