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Use of quotes
EvangelionZeta:
For the highest level of success you definitely need to refer to outside of the passage; whether or not you do so in the intro do is another question (probably no).
c23:
--- Quote from: iamdan08 on October 30, 2009, 03:12:57 pm ---Well i personally wouldn't recommend it unless you struggle to start writing and it helps you launch into your analysis. If its only a couple of sentences it may not be too bad, just ensure that it relates to the passages, because if you are quoting something, or stating a point of view that does not relate to the passages, then it will look like a prepared response and that is not what the exam task wants.
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yeah i find it quite hard to start and when i do it seems like it's all jumbled and jumps from one place to another. i have all these ideas in my head but i just find it so difficult to put them on paper unless it's "one of those days" kinda thing :/
--- Quote from: EvangelionZeta on October 30, 2009, 05:13:48 pm ---For the highest level of success you definitely need to refer to outside of the passage; whether or not you do so in the intro do is another question (probably no).
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yeah my teacher said to remember just a few quotes that are just "words" that will help strengthen my interpretation
StringFever:
--- Quote from: c23 on October 30, 2009, 05:41:01 pm ---
--- Quote from: iamdan08 on October 30, 2009, 03:12:57 pm ---Well i personally wouldn't recommend it unless you struggle to start writing and it helps you launch into your analysis. If its only a couple of sentences it may not be too bad, just ensure that it relates to the passages, because if you are quoting something, or stating a point of view that does not relate to the passages, then it will look like a prepared response and that is not what the exam task wants.
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My personal view is that you need a SHORT intro (4-5 sentences max) which frames your discussion. I know the VCAA said last year not to do an intro; but that is similarly contradicted by their report in 2007 which encouraged an intro - so personally, I think you can't go wrong with compromise, especially if it helps put everything into perspective for both you and your marker!
Also, I reckon one-word quotes are great because they demonstrate an understanding of the text as a whole, but make sure you stick to the passages more than the one-word snippets from other parts of your text!
yeah i find it quite hard to start and when i do it seems like it's all jumbled and jumps from one place to another. i have all these ideas in my head but i just find it so difficult to put them on paper unless it's "one of those days" kinda thing :/
--- Quote from: EvangelionZeta on October 30, 2009, 05:13:48 pm ---For the highest level of success you definitely need to refer to outside of the passage; whether or not you do so in the intro do is another question (probably no).
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yeah my teacher said to remember just a few quotes that are just "words" that will help strengthen my interpretation
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