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English Extension 2 Question Thread
bananna:
Hi!
My viva voce is coming up and I'm a little nervous haha
The first question will ask about the concept we are exploring in our MW.
Since that's the only question we know we will get for sure, I'm guessing its a pretty important one :)
In the notes I'm preparing, I'm including things like purpose, audience, themes and a brief description of what I'm doing.
What else would I include? Should I include a brief or extensive discussion of form?
Thanks!
p.s I think I sent Elyse a private message about a week ago, to which I've gotten no reply...should I send it again?
:)
bholenath125:
To Elyse
Im so sorry, I just noticed that i attached the wrong draft. Im really sorry.
Im so so so so sorry.
I clicked on the wrong one.
elysepopplewell:
--- Quote from: bananna on February 10, 2017, 05:30:50 pm ---Hi!
My viva voce is coming up and I'm a little nervous haha
The first question will ask about the concept we are exploring in our MW.
Since that's the only question we know we will get for sure, I'm guessing its a pretty important one :)
In the notes I'm preparing, I'm including things like purpose, audience, themes and a brief description of what I'm doing.
What else would I include? Should I include a brief or extensive discussion of form?
Thanks!
p.s I think I sent Elyse a private message about a week ago, to which I've gotten no reply...should I send it again?
:)
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Hello! I apologise for not replying to your PM earlier...I had missed a bunch of personal messages, eeep! But I should be back on track now. I've messaged you back in regards to your PM.
As for the viva voce! Your checklist sounds great, and definitely look into how you can create a direct link between all of those things and concept. Even more, form. Students overlook form in their own research and also in their viva voces. How does your research into form reflect the concept you aim to support?
For me, my major work was in a circular structure, and that was deliberately done to support the concept of the little yet vast change that can occur within someone, even if outwardly it looks the same. So that's an example of form and concept relating.
Typically, your marker will prompt you enough to talk about the different aspects. I think it's probably best to stick to what they ask, but linking it to another aspect of the work if it will richen your discussion. So, if you're asked about your research into form, spend some time talking about the organic research, the deliberate research, and then only when you've given that enough time, talk about how the form you've chosen to take will reflect the concept.
If your marker starts by asking you about concept, you've got a big discussion ahead. So start with the origins of your concept, and talk about how it has developed and no doubt will continue to develop.
So my advice is, take on what the marker says and be sure to directly answer that, but don't be afraid to round off what you're saying in a more wholesome manner by connecting it to other aspects of your work. But be succinct, of course :)
Hopefully this gives you a hand! :)
bananna:
Hi!
When do you recommend getting a start on the reflection statement? I want to start later when I'm absolutely sure of what i'm going to do and well into the creative process. My teacher's emphasising on starting now. I have ideas for it, but want to start a little later. Is this a good idea?
best wishes,
Anna
PS Elyse, I sent you a PM
elysepopplewell:
--- Quote from: bananna on February 15, 2017, 07:33:19 am ---Hi!
When do you recommend getting a start on the reflection statement? I want to start later when I'm absolutely sure of what i'm going to do and well into the creative process. My teacher's emphasising on starting now. I have ideas for it, but want to start a little later. Is this a good idea?
best wishes,
Anna
PS Elyse, I sent you a PM
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Hey Anna,
I didn't start my reflection statement this early at all. We had an assessment called a report, which is basically a mini reflection statement. I only started my reflection statement after that (probably in the next term? Maybe in the upcoming holidays?) because the feedback on the report is what I used to start making my reflection statement officially. I mean, brainstorming ideas is important now but most people aren't half way through their major work yet, so I can't see the benefit in starting officially writing the reflection statement when you only have half a work to reflect on. Have you got the report assessment coming up?
I will get to your PM shortly - just going to Uni now and then I'll be back online :)
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