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Here's the ultimate manual to overcoming Caribbean Studies -it covers study strategy, Liked This Post? how to master the essay and tips for taking lessons and completing the Internal Assessment Gives us your feedback, Study Strategy ood or bud ere orby emailto 1the syllabus ke! Infostpaudenteabeancom Retrieve your copy of the syllabus and study according to the objectives. Cover ALL 2. Cover objectives from all3 modules in any one study session ‘When studying for the final exam, ensure that in any one studying session you cover all three modules ie choose at least two or more (depending on the volume of information required to learn and personal preference ) objectives from each module, Example: Day 1 - Mod 1 - Historical process Characteristics of society and culture Mod 2- Globalization mass media ‘Mod 3 - Research problems nature and purpose of research 3, Donot underestimate and cram Module 3 -15 guaranteed marks! ‘There's a common misconception that you can cram Module 3 and then hope for the best since itis only heavily tested through the SBA. HO} ere are 15 questions hps:lwwa/topstudentearibbean.com/single-posl2017/04/18/examprep-carbbean-studies 46susie Got 99 Problems? Don't Let Caribbean Studies Be One of Them | TopStudent | Careers, degrees, exams, life fon Module 3 in Paper 1 which can be a guaranteed 15 marks once this module is learnt well This also goes for any topic that may seem too simple/boring/long/unfamiliar to past papers. ALL topics are off equal importance, since they will ALL be tested in Paper |. 4. Group past papers by topic and use while studying ALWAYS study witha stack of past papers beside you (two/three years atleast Carefully read through the questions from each module and pick out those that relate ‘to the topics youre about study. 5. How to study with past papers ~2 options Option 1 Identify 2 question and begin your research and note/point taking. Visit your text book, school/lessons notes and read through all notes collectively and then formulate your ovn major points to answer the question, Once the major points are established, continue by adding substance to each point. Option 2 Study the theory and then proceed with the past papers. Which is better? Ether way, you are getting practice with the questions and youte also getting a tonne of studying done and in an efficient manner. Make sure to cover ALL syllabus objectives though. 6..mportant tips on how to take notes for Caribbean Studies Be sure to wtite your own notes | personally study better by talking out loud to myself however, with Caribbean Studies this MUST be coupled with proper note/point-taking as it will definitely aid yyou in remembering major points. | used the Jennifer Mahammed textbook ‘Take notes in a point format and intertwine ‘tothe point’ explanations Bample: Defrition 7. Apply, Don't Regurgitate Do not waste your time trying to regurgitate theory alone. Be sure to know how to apply this knowledge to questions by practicing past papers. The Caribbean Studies Essay 101 1. An essay a day will get you an A (or every other day) ps: topstudentcaribbean,comisingle-posi201704/18/examprep-caisbean-studiossusie Got 99 Problems? Don't Let Caribbean Studies Be One of Them | TopStudent | Careers, degrees, exams, life It really important that you try your hardest to get an essay done every day or every ther day leading up to the final exam. During term time, you should try for one a ‘week at least from each module, Practice makes perfect! 2.Time yourself when you do essays Time is the silent killer! Make sure to time yourself every time you try an essay at home. Believe me, ifyou de not time yourself you are going to write your essays in an Unorganized manner and youl be too anxious to even think when you're running out oftime under exam conditions. 3. How to allocate time to essays IN THE EXAM, ‘Tne paper 2 consists of four sections: A & C- Module 1,8 & D~ Module 2. You are to choose ONE question from each section therefore a total of EOUR essays are ‘0 be done in 3 hours that is; two 20 mark questions and two 30 mark questions ‘On the 20 mark questions spend a maximum of 35 minutes on each one, with S ‘minutes allotted to PLANNING and 30 minutes for writing, (On the 30 mark questions -@ maximum of $5 minutes on each with 5 minutes for PLANNING! 4.How to plan and structure an essay Identity what the question is asking of you -ansiver ONLY that question Read the question carefully and thoroughly TWICE. Proceed to underline the KEY behavioural verbs used in the question, For example: "Describe the impact of Rastafarianism on cultural practices beyond the Caribbean region” ‘The above question would be answered quite differently if the behavioural verb was to be changed from “Describe the impact” to “Assess the impact " Therefore, please have a look at the Ist of behavioural verbs that are used in Caribbean studies ‘examinations which ic povided inthe sli ‘Also In this case, pay attention to the impact on WHAT and WHERE. You will do poorly if you answer a question other than the one asked Plan: 4-6 points for 20 marks, 6-8 points for 30 marks Before actually beginning to write your essay you MUST plan inorder for your essay to rot only flow but be well organized and exceptionally done with well-developed points. There is no rule stating how much paragraphs an essay should consist of but tone should try to at least give 4-6 well developed points for the 20 mark questions whist the 30 marks 6-8 points sxclusive of the invoduction and conclusion Again, THIS IS NOT A RULE. Decide what these points are before you begin to write and in what order you will present them. Als think of supporting evidence, examples and arguments fer your points in the planning phase This will make writing quicker and easier Structure your introduction Your introduction must contaln the general gist ofthe question so, with reference to ‘the above question for example, one would explain what Rastafarianism is and give 2 Teele background information. The Intro MUST incorporate your thesis statement ‘hich gives your opinion/stance on the topic ie. the points that you will make. Body paragraph structure State the major point at the beginning of each paragraph in the body and go on to ‘explain the point coupled with examples to support it Allin all ensure that the ‘explanation and examples are linked to the overall argument. Conclusion structure hps:lwwa/topstudentearibbean.com/single-posl2017/04/18/examprep-carbbean-studies