Types of points . Undeveloped point: the point may be relevant but without explanation or evidence Partially developed point - may be relevant, may have either explanation or evidence, may not be complete Developed point: should be relevant supported with evidence and reasoning, explained ad illustrated with examples Qualities of global citizens
Ready to accept other cultures having an open mind Able to change and adapt Willing to learn and adapt to other cultures Contributing something positive to global betterment
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• Degree of impact/seriousness for individuals/groups • How many people/groups are affected • Increasing cycle of decline • How widespread the problem is • How easy to solve • Effects on natural world and human ways of life • Other reasonable response 2. To test a claim or verify a claim:Possible Types of Information • compare statistics/information • interview or questionnaire data •expert testimony • case studies • other relevant response Possible Sources of Information • national and local governments and their departments • international organizations e.g. United Nations; UNESCO • experts • research reports • pressure groups, charities and non-government organisations • media and worldwide web • other relevant response Possible Methods • review of secondary sources/literature/research/documents • interviews • interview relevant experts • internet search • questionnaires • surveys • other relevant response Types of claim Fact or Definition- Can be verified through Books and primary surveys. Cause or Effect- Opinionated, debatable, verified using experiments. Solution or Policies- Can be verified through Books and primary surveys. Values- Look into opposing claims/ view points. Opposing views could give a clarity and correct claim of value. Date, author, type of text, and evidences. (should be there) 3. Comparing or evaluating reasoning: • quality of the argument – clarity – tone – emotive; exaggerated; precise – language – balance • quality of the evidence – relevance – sufficiency – sample – source – media; radio – date – how recent – factual, opinion, value, anecdote – testimony – from experience and expert • knowledge claims • ability to see • sources of bias – gender – political – personal values – experience • likelihood of solutions working and consequences of their ideas • acceptability of their values to others – how likely other people are to agree with their perspective/view 4. Strength of the evidences, author, justifying the claim. Strengths: · some factual evidence is used/referred to generally · there is some cited evidence from the UN · several different types of evidence are used – opinion, research, personal experience · the evidence is generally relevant · the evidence is related clearly and explicitly to the argument · the evidence is used forcefully in a strongly worded argument · uses many examples · language used to present evidence is positive and enthusiastic · other reasonable response Weaknesses: · research evidence is partially cited – the date, title, author and source are not fully clear · level of expertise of the author is not clear and only asserted – may have poor knowledge claims in practice · method of research of source/citation is unclear · there is no clear, specific statistical/numerical evidence · the evidence is not easy to verify/check from the information provided · too much reliance on opinion · evidence may be out of date · personal testimony/anecdote/values may not apply to other places/ countries etc. · the evidence may be presented in a biased way (self-interest from the point of view of a tourist industry professional) · use of examples is anecdotal · language used to support evidence is exaggerated · presents contradictory point of view. · other reasonable response 5. Last Question: Marking scheme- “State your recommendation, give reasons to support your choice, use the material in the Sources and/or any of your own ideas. Consider different arguments and perspectives.” Possible ways to attempt:
24 Marks total – four (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points Further points for the last question; from the marking scheme. • reference to scale of impact on individual/group/governmental behaviour/actions • how long it takes to make a difference • the effects of cultural differences and beliefs • barriers to change • the power of collective action • the difficulties of changing individual behaviour • the influence of individuals and groups acting locally • the role of vested interests and power differences • potential conflict • difficulties in coordinating globally and across different countries with independence • cost and access to resources to implement change • governmental responses and action
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