Sociology A Level: Structure for 10 mark outline and explain

[@bethan2600]

If I get any marks on the 10 mark on my end of year 12 exam this morning it’s down to you. Covid has sort of disrupted us we’ve never done a 10 mark question before

[@TheRageQueenTTV]

Hello! Can you do a video on structure on how to answer a 30 marker and how to answer theory and methods and research methods essay, please Thankyou

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

Hi, thank you for your feedback :-) I will add the 30 mark How to answer to my 'to do' list. In the meantime, I recently recorded a summary of the 20 mark theory and method question from 2017 paper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eai8XmdoaLt7h6M Here it is for you :-)

[@amyobote218]

Hi this video was well explained thanks but for the question about reasons why sects tend to recruit members was it necessary for the answer to include an evaluation

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

A criticism in itself would not be rewarded. However, some is analytical. As what this student had done, is continued to explore sects following a logical chain of reasoning. This means it was analytical as well as evaluative. It is important to note: BOLT on evaluation will be ignored and not rewarded. BUT if it follows logically as part of the analysis... then it will be

[@amyobote218]

@@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY thank you

[@ade6609]

@@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY Thanks for this video ms, please what does BOLT mean

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

@@ade6609 Bolt on evaluation is a generic criticism. E.g. feminist would accuse it of ignoring patriarchy. Without actually specifically criticising the point that has been made.

[@ade6609]

@@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY Thanks ms, so in essence implicit criticism will be rewarded and not explicit

[@imogen9167]

Would you be able to do a video on essay plans please? I don't do them at the minute but I panic about wasting too much time on them when I know it'll come to me as I'm writing (but my teacher really recommends that I do them so please help haha!!)

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

Hey! Thank you for the comment. That is the next one I am planning, as another has requested it too. It is still in the planning stage (no pun intended).. But it will be the next one up... :-)

[@imogen9167]

TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY oh good thank you haha! I shall await😁

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

Check out this podcast I did: anchor.fm/theteachersociology/episodes/How-to-plan-for-essay-questions-and-in-the-exam-e1c4pp You can Listen to specific segments, etc. Let me know what you think! :-)

[@lara-wb2cw]

Hi there , I really need help with one question, I would really appreciate it if u help me with the question , “outline and explain the relationship between theoretical and it’s affect on a sociologist choice of research methods to investigate society (10marks)” like I kind of gets the question but I still feel like I’m missing something or I’m not getting it so would u please help , thank u for the video , and I hope u reply T.T

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

Hi Lamia. Basically this question is asking theoretical (positivists OR interpretivists) and the choice of method that they would use to meet their main goal of researching society. SO, for examples positivist use scientific method, whereas interpretivists use methods to gain validity such as observations. Explain WHY they choose that method, what do they want to gain from it? You would need to give an example of research in society to back up. E.g. Durkheim used suicide statistics, to show the research to 'investigate society'. Think about the studies that you have explored throughout your course. Here is some to give you some ideas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTGoaOjatRmr8k And remember there is A03 analysis marks available. Hope this helps. :-)

[@chinyereanosike450]

Thankyou for this video! Very helpful. Do you know why the student scored a 9/10 rather than a 10/10?

[@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY]

Massive thank you for the comment. As the examiner comments suggests, K+U was better on paragraph 1. This might be the reason why.