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Global Perspectives Writing

Paper Guide
This document has been carefully created by compiling various Global Perspectives
mark-schemes as of May/June 2023.

If you find any changes or differences in structure of the questions, please contact
me personally!

The document has been arranged question wise. If you are reading this for a quick
last minute revision, ignore the question descriptions.

Please note the answers in this document are generic and when used must be
connected to your specific sources. Do not state these answers as points.

1. Identify ONE state fact or trend from Source 1. [1 Mark] (Question 1a)

This question tests your ability to extract information directly from the sources. It
does not require you to answer in full sentences. Remember to include units if
the source is a table / graph.

2. Identify TWO causes / reasons / issues / benefits / advantages.[2 Marks]

(Question 1b)
This question tests your ability to extract information from the source and
requires you to understand what is meant by cause, reasons, etc. You may
answer in bullet point format, however it is recommended that you write full
sentences for this question.

3. Which/What/ cause/issue/reason/benefit/advantage do you think is the most

significant/important? Explain why? [3 Marks] (Question 1c)
This question requires you to identify a cause, issue, benefit, etc from the source
and give one reason why you believe it has the most significance. Develop the
reason to link back to the issue. It is recommended to give 1-2 reasons.

Give the following reasons:

Affects most people.

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 Has greatest impact.

Ethically or morally most significant.

Has multiple positive consequences

Creates a virtuous circle.

Affects other aspects of life for young people and society.

Reflects public opinion.

4. Explain why/how ____ is/has an important national, personal, global issue,

consequences / is an important issue for governments [6 marks] (Question 1d)

OR Identify a personal, national, global cause of [6 marks] (Question 1d)

Give 3-4 well developed points for this question.

1. Government

a. Develop their economy.

b. Improve international trade.

c. Help governments to cooperate.

d. Improve economic development

e. Can be a cause of conflict

b. Personal

a. Personal Health

b. Affect Personal Abilities

c. Need for Survival

d. Affects Immediate Family

c. National

a. Can be a cause of social unrest

b. Leaves many people living in poverty

c. It is an important moral and ethical issue

5. Explain one national and one global consequence [Unknown Marks]

This question requires you to categorise consequences of an issue into the

categories local, national and global. Use the tips for this question to guide your

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 thinking in the right direction. This question requires you to read the Source
carefully. (Question 1 d/e)

1. National:

a. Country Related

b. Economic Related

c. Culture Related

b. Global:

a. Inter-nation related

b. Environmental related

c. Shared resources related

6. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
[6 Marks] (Question 2a)
This question requires you to evaluate the claim made in Source 3 by identifying
2 or more well developed strengths and weaknesses or 4 underdeveloped
strengths and weaknesses.

a. Strengths

i. Cites sources

ii. Gives references

iii. Expert Evidence

iv. Recent Evidence

v. Statistical Evidence

vi. Gives Examples

vii. Range of Sources

viii. Reputable Organisations

ix. Acknowledges Counter-Args

b. Weaknesses

a. Appeal to emotion

b. Some assertion

c. Little factual evidence

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 d. Repetition

e. Stereotyping

f. Not passionate

g. No Authority

h. Unknown Author

i. Old/Outdated Evidence

j. Doesn’t Consider Counter-Args

7. How could you test this claim? You may consider the types of information,
sources of evidence or methods you might use. [8] (Question 2c)
This question requires you to state methods of testing a claim, and also the type
of information and sources used. You must give 3-4 well developed points.
Ensure that you develop your points and explain how they can prove / test the
claim by explaining the question, data being asked/used. Always conduct both
primary and secondary methods of research.

1. Possibles types of Info

a. Compare Statistics

b. Data from government or a company related to the topic

c. Stats, Studies, Researches

d. Individual Testimonies

b. Possible Sources of Evidence

a. National and Local Govt Departments

b. International Organisations

c. Experts in the field

d. Research Report

c. Possible Methods

a. Review of Secondary Sources

b. Interview with experts

c. Internet search

d. Questionnaires

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 e. Surveys

Primary
Details Secondary Information Details
Information

Expert in the (who, what you (what info you

Governments Reports
Field ask, why?) want, why?)
(who, question International organisation (what info you
Interview
topics, why?) Reports (UN) want, why?)

(who, question (what info you

Questionnaires Research report
topics, why?) want, why?)
(who, question (what info you
Surveys NGO Data
topics, why?) want, why?)

(who you follow, (what info you

Case Study Newspapers
why? want, why?)

For primary/secondary methods, I would test this claim by (detail). For example,
I would (example pertinent to claim). Another primary method I would use is
(method) I would use these methods because (explain why / how this method)

8. Identify one / Give an example of [2 Marks] (Question 3a)

Quote from the Source.

Fact, Vested Interest, Value Judgement, Prediction, Opinion

9. Explain why ___ statement might be biased / [1 Mark] (3b)

10. Identify from Source __ Explain why ___ is a [2 Marks] (Question 3a or 3c)
Fact, Vested Interest, Value Judgement, Prediction, Opinion

Quote from the source and explain using the definitions below.

1. Fact: Something which can be proven and doesn't change over time

2. Claim: Fact/Prediction supported by evidence

3. Opinion: One's own thoughts

4. Value Judgement: An opinion or idea given a moral or ethical

value/importance.

5. Truth: Something which is correct currently but may change over time

6. Vested Interest: Showing support or interest in something due to personal

gain

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 7. Prediction: Statement made about the future that cannot be backed by
evidence

OR
Identify from Source. Explain how well this supports the argument [3 Marks]
(Question 3b or 3c)

This question requires you to connect and explain the Fact, Claim, Opinion, etc
to the writers argument.

Very good support as this __ is based on evidence or research.

Some support as the __ is relevant to the argument.

Not much support as the __ is out-of-date.

Not much support as the __ cannot be proved.

Limited support as __ is not relevant to the argument.

Other reasonable responses

11. Which argument is more convincing? [15 Marks] (Question 3d)

This question require you to first read the Source and choose which one you find
more convincing. Explain which argument is more convincing by comparing 3 or
more well developed factors / points from below. Try to get 1 points from each
category. (Acceptability, Language and Tone, Evidence, Bias) I recommend 4-5
comparisons between the two arguments.

1. Strength of reasoning:
• logic
• structure
• balance
• claims

2. Use of language:
• tone – emotive, exaggerated, precise, rant
• clarity

3. Evidence:
• range of information and depth
• relevance
• sufficiency – sample
• source – media; internet
• date – how recent

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 • different types of information – fact, opinion, value, anecdote
• testimony – from experience and expert

4. Sources of bias
• local interest
• economic
• personal values
• experience

5. Possible consequences of the ideas presented

6. Acceptability of their values to others

• how likely other people are to agree with their perspective/view

12. Which one of these actions would you recommend to the government, and why?
[24 Marker] (Question 4)
OR
Do you agree with this statement?

Start your answer by stating your recommendation/agree or disagree.

Thereafter, develop each of the points you make from the list below. You need at
least 4 developed points. I recommend including 5 fully developed points and 2-
3 underdeveloped points. As you conclude, explain why this is the best course of
action, and why the others aren’t. (to acknowledge and show consideration of
counter arguments / perspectives).

Points to justify the choice:

1. Reference to scale of impact.

2. Reference to different consequences and implications for

individuals/different groups/government.

3. How long it might take to make a difference.

4. Barriers to change e.g. power of local people and large companies.

5. The influence of individuals and groups on decision making

6. The role of vested interests and power differences.

7. Potential conflicts of interest.

8. Difficulties in planning and coordinating improvements.

9. Cost and access to resources to implement change.

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 Last Updated: 29-03-2023

If you find any changes in the syllabus or differences in structure/answers to the

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