Command Terms - ERQ

Question 1

Contrast

Answer 1

• Give an account of the differences between two (or
  more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them
  throughout.
• Focus only on differences and refer to these throughout
  the response.

Question 2

Discuss

Answer 2

• Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a
  range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Conclusions
  should be presented clearly and supported by
  appropriate evidence
• Present an argument using evidence. Thinking globally!
  Do not just evaluate research.

Question 3

Evaluate

Answer 3

• Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and
  limitations of something
• Strengths and limitations of the research and/or theory
  must be identified and explained in some detail.

Question 4

To What Extent

Answer 4

• Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or
  concept. Conclusions should be presented clearly and
  supported by appropriate evidence and sound
  argument.
• Present more than one side of an argument; explain
  why one side of the argument is stronger than the other.