Command Terms 1
Command Terms 2
Command Terms 3
Command Terms 4
Command Terms 5
100
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and interpret information to reach conclusions.
What is Analyse
100
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
What is Discuss
100
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.
What is Interpert
100
Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
What is Summarize
100
Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing) following a recognized referencing system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography.
What is Document
200
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
What is Comment
200
Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
What is Evaluate
200
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
What is Justify
200
Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.
What is Synthesize
200
Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
What is List
300
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. In language and literature, this may involve finding and evaluating the significance of similarities and connections between texts and requires the student to make a literary analysis.
What is Compare and Contrast
300
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
What is Examine
300
Put into a proper or systematic order; give structure to a text.
What is Organize
300
Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.
What is Use
300
Identify through patterns or features.
What is Recognize
400
To evolve from one’s own thought or imagination, as a work or an invention.
What is Create
400
Undertake a systematic process of discovery.
What is Explore
400
Give a brief account.
What is Outline
400
Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
What is Demonstrate
400
Think about deeply; consider.
What is Reflect
500
Provide a critical review or commentary, especially when dealing with works art or literature (cf. Evaluate).
What is Critique
500
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
What is Identify
500
Choose from a list or group.
What is Select
500
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
What is Describe
500
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
What is State
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