2015ers Chit-Chat Thread (12 Viewers)

[Flop21]

Is self-discovery part of the rubric, I know it doesn't specifically say it, but how would I talk about it making sure it is specific to the rubric, "renewed perceptions of ourselves"??

 

[leehuan]

When I see mock papers (and also quite a lot of schools' trial papers) and look at their discovery essay question, I note that the question literally quotes off the rubric. Like, I can see the rubric sentence in just the question because it's given rather straightforwardly (e.g. question will actually say provocative discovery).

But when I compare the belonging rubric to the 2012-2014 HSC essay questions, I find that the question spins off the rubric instead and relates to it, rather than being directly plucked from it.

 

[atargainz]

When I see mock papers (and also quite a lot of schools' trial papers) and look at their discovery essay question, I note that the question literally quotes off the rubric. Like, I can see the rubric sentence in just the question because it's given rather straightforwardly (e.g. question will actually say provocative discovery).

But when I compare the belonging rubric to the 2012-2014 HSC essay questions, I find that the question spins off the rubric instead and relates to it, rather than being directly plucked from it.

yeah, i've been seeing a lot of questions which pretty much revolve around how the discovery has challenged the individual and affected their perception of things

 

[Drsoccerball]

If the question is about individuals or society boom 100... anything else 0....

 

[atargainz]

If the question is about individuals or society boom 100... anything else 0....

can't anything pretty much be linked/moulded to individuals or society lol

 

[teridax]

can't anything pretty much be linked/moulded to individuals or society lol

tbh, discovery is a multifaceted concept, so if you can bs the links in the rubric, you should be ok

 

[Katsumi]

I'd hate to scare you all

But there's under 16 hours until your first HSC exam

 

[teridax]

lol, i've got 36 quotes altogether gg

srsly tho

should i cut them down to like 22 or something?

36 might be too much, idk

 

[Chris_S]

How long should the last short response question be? Like 1-1.5 pages?

 

[teridax]

srsly tho

should i cut them down to like 22 or something?

36 might be too much, idk

bump???

 

[Drsoccerball]

bump???

I have 15

 

[Flop21]

srsly tho

should i cut them down to like 22 or something?

36 might be too much, idk

I try to keep my essays to 1k or less, so if it's around 900-1000 words you're alright.

My quotes are quite chopped up to integrate them better in my essay, so I have quite a few quotes as well. Probably in the high 20s.

 

[Purgie]

How long should the last short response question be? Like 1-1.5 pages?

Depends on how BOSTES is gonna roll with it.

If they are gonna do that 4 question bullshit in the short answer questions where the marks are 3,3,3,6, then i'd write like 1 and a half pages for the six marker.

Up to you tbh.

 

[HecticSandWitch]

How long should the last short response question be? Like 1-1.5 pages?

I had 1 page of analysis and then spilled over a quarter page with a conclusion.

 

[Chris_S]

Cheers and btw I have looked at a few "band 6" responses and they only have like 10-15 max quotes in total in their AoS essay! Is that a good amount?

 

[Purgie]

Cheers and btw I have looked at a few "band 6" responses and they only have like 10-15 max quotes in total in their AoS essay! Is that a good amount?

Different for everyone. I'd stick with 10-15. I personally have 15 quotes. I'd say that's a sweet spot, but if you can write more.. go for more in the given time limit, do it.

 

[atargainz]

Cheers and btw I have looked at a few "band 6" responses and they only have like 10-15 max quotes in total in their AoS essay! Is that a good amount?

sounds sufficient, especially if you're doing a doco or movie or something like me. My examples and analysis include film techniques so I don't have as many quotes as some the guys here

 

[Flop21]

Cheers and btw I have looked at a few "band 6" responses and they only have like 10-15 max quotes in total in their AoS essay! Is that a good amount?

It'll all come down to how well your essay answers the question, so don't worry too much about number of quotes.

 

[BLIT2014]

srsly tho

should i cut them down to like 22 or something?

36 might be too much, idk

Better to many quotes, then not enough.

 

[teridax]

Better to many quotes, then not enough.

nws, i managed to cut down my aos quote count to 26, all g now