hi guys.
thought i might like to draw your attention to this.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/hsc2003exams/pdf_doc/english_ext1_er_03.pdf
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the notes from the marking centre come out every year and it is my belief that a lot of students don't read them or take them as seriously as they should.
for those of you who are doing RFTG these are a few handy points which i think you should be aware of, from what the markers have been saying.
1) they eat the ideas of critical theorists or analysts for breakfast. if you can quote them, to support your argument go for it!!!
2) they are looking for "good quality supplementary texts" this means :
a) texts which fit with the module and elective
b) texts which are relevant ie: don't do a renaissance painting as a supp for the Shipping News.
c) texts which are new and fresh: ie. paintings, postmodern films etc.
3) TECHNIQUES, TECHNIQUES, TECHNIQUES!!!! many ee1 students do this effectively in advanced and then don't do it in extension. you MUST. that is what lifts your response out from the rest. it is also worthwhile to note that for the 3 marks for a technique question you must
name the technique --> provide a quote --> state what it does TO PROVIDE MEANING TO THE TEXT AND to the CONCEPT
TOO many students neglect the final bit and the students who do it are the ones that get into the top bands.
4) DON'T use a prepared essay. they can tell, they don't like it and they will mark you down.
5) DON'T generalise. especially for retreat. don't go global bad, local good. they hate it
please, all of you, don't think i'm telling you what to do here. i'm summarising WHAT THE MARKERS SAID. do this, and you will do well.
the very best of luck to you all
thought i might like to draw your attention to this.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/hsc2003exams/pdf_doc/english_ext1_er_03.pdf
(EDIT: broken link fixed
)the notes from the marking centre come out every year and it is my belief that a lot of students don't read them or take them as seriously as they should.
for those of you who are doing RFTG these are a few handy points which i think you should be aware of, from what the markers have been saying.
1) they eat the ideas of critical theorists or analysts for breakfast. if you can quote them, to support your argument go for it!!!
2) they are looking for "good quality supplementary texts" this means :
a) texts which fit with the module and elective
b) texts which are relevant ie: don't do a renaissance painting as a supp for the Shipping News.
c) texts which are new and fresh: ie. paintings, postmodern films etc.
3) TECHNIQUES, TECHNIQUES, TECHNIQUES!!!! many ee1 students do this effectively in advanced and then don't do it in extension. you MUST. that is what lifts your response out from the rest. it is also worthwhile to note that for the 3 marks for a technique question you must
name the technique --> provide a quote --> state what it does TO PROVIDE MEANING TO THE TEXT AND to the CONCEPT
TOO many students neglect the final bit and the students who do it are the ones that get into the top bands.
4) DON'T use a prepared essay. they can tell, they don't like it and they will mark you down.
5) DON'T generalise. especially for retreat. don't go global bad, local good. they hate it
please, all of you, don't think i'm telling you what to do here. i'm summarising WHAT THE MARKERS SAID. do this, and you will do well.
the very best of luck to you all
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