ay titles is given below and this might help you understand what is being asked of you in an assignment.Some terms frequently used in essay questions:CompareLook for similarities and differences between; perhaps reach a conclusion about which is preferable.ContrastSet in opposition in order to bring out differences.Criticise Give your judgment about the merit of theories or opinions or about the truth of facts; back your judgement by a discussion of evidence or reasoning involved.DefineSet down the precise meaning of a word or phrase.In some cases it may be necessary or desirable toexamine different possible or often useddefinitions.DescribeGive a detailed or graphic account of.DiscussInvestigate or examine by argument, sift anddebate; give reasons for and against. Also examinethe implications.EvaluateMake an appraisal of the worth of something, inthe light of its truth or usefulness. Include, to alesser degree, your personal opinion.ExplainMake plain; interpret and account for; give reasonsfor.IllustrateUse a figure or diagram to explain or clarify, ormake clear by the use of concrete examples.InterpretExpound the meaning of; make clear and explicit,usually giving your own judgement also.JustifyShow adequate grounds for decisions orconclusions; answer the main objections likely tomade to them.OutlineGive the main features, or general principles, of asubject, omitting minor details andemphasising structure and arrangement.Relate(a) Narrate - more usual in examinations.(b) Show how things are connected to each other,and to what extent they are alike, or affect eachother.ReviewMake a survey of, examining the subject carefully.StatePresent in a brief, clear form. SummariseGive a concise account of the chief points of amatter, omitting details and examples.TraceFollow the development or history of a topic from some point of origin.Scope of the questionTwo other points to note: you will need to see how many parts there are to the question an...
