Summary: A workbook to support students preparing for OCR's General Studies AS Level Unit 4. Unit 4 of A2 is also synoptic. An issue is presented via source material that students have to interpret and comment on through essay writing. This workbook is designed for independent study or classroom use. It progressively builds the skills needed for this examination. It builds students' confidence and helps them to improve their grade through knowing exactly what kind of answers are required. It is the short answer questions where students most often lose the most marks through not understanding what is required.
Table of Contents: 1 Why is there a synoptic exam?2 Getting started: forming and arguing an opinion3 Working alone: ways to improve your knowledge4 Using the source to your advantage5 Developing in detail6 Dealing with issues you don't know much about7 Building your planning skills8 Focusing on what is relevant9 Working with sources that cover different aspects10 Working with pictures11 Sample answers to selected essay questions
