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Criteria D: Discussion and Evaluation (2027)

Criterion D focuses on discussion and evaluation within the essay. Evaluation is focused on the strengths and challenges of the research you have undertaken. Discussion is the broader, more holistic approach to answering your research question. This criterion is worth eight marks. Does the student discuss the findings and evaluate the essay? What defines a high scoring EE in each markband of this criteria? It is...

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