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Reed
Writing Paper 3
Thank you! Some of my HL students had inquired about the amount of case studies required for Paper 3, and I'm grateful for your knowledge. I appreciate your responses!
17 Apr 2025
Brian
Writing Paper 3
Students should likely reference two examples in question 3 unless it specifically notes "a" case study, in which case one would be fine.  In question 1, two examples may be required (both of which could be drawn from case studies, or not;...
17 Apr 2025
Brian
Paper 3 in Practice
Hi Riker,  There is no requirement to reference the stimulus for any of the questions. It is different than a source in Paper 1 and is instead meant to "stimulate" their thinking around the topic, but is not a required element that needs...
17 Apr 2025
Riker
Paper 3 in Practice
Hi Brian,  For question #3, is there any requirement that the students make reference to the stimulus? Should I tell students to make connections between the stimulus and their case study? In my interpretation, I feel this should be a requirement...
16 Apr 2025
Reed
Writing Paper 3
I have another question: how many case studies should candidates use on Paper 3? Should they use one case study for all the questions (1, 2a, 2b, 3) or should they use three case studies? (one for question 1, one for questions 2a & 2b, & one...
16 Apr 2025
Alanna
Assessment: Rights & Justice
Hi Brian, I've written a few paper 1s based on the thematic study of rights and justice; I would be happy to share them--if you find them useful, it may save you some work, and it'll give me invaluable feedback on the suitability of the sources/...
14 Apr 2025
Brian
Paper 2
Hi Bisma,  Just click on the "Rights and Justice" link at the bottom of this Paper 2 section or click here...
9 Apr 2025
Bisma
Paper 2
hello. Your stuff so far is invaluable! Would you have any samples for paper 2 with the new markband?
9 Apr 2025
Oliver
Engagement Project Timeline
Hi Brian, Thank you so much for your help. And thank you so much for the inthinking page. All the best, Olive
9 Apr 2025
Oliver
Engagement Project Timeline
Sorry didn't mean to post twice. 
9 Apr 2025
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