Question 2 - Planning
In this video, you'll learn how to create a skeleton answer plan for a case study question—a crucial technique for organising scenario information and ensuring you hit the mark allocation.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Building your skeleton answer plan
- 0:40 Identifying the evaluation verb and structure
- 1:30 Allocating marks across requirements
- 2:18 ERP system advantages and disadvantages
- 4:38 Using stock ideas before scenario details
- 5:00 Finalising your answer framework
About this lesson
You'll see how to extract the command verb, break down the requirements into logical headings (like skills, staff, and style), and allocate marks across each section. This structured approach helps you stay focused while reading the scenario and ensures you address all parts of the question systematically. By preparing a plan before writing, you'll write more confidently, avoid missing marks, and deliver answers that directly match what the examiner is looking for.
Duration: 6m
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