Digital Society Command Terms - Definitions

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions  should be presented clearly and supported with  appropriate evidence and sound argument.

• To what Extent

• Explain

• Discuss

• Analyze

Give a detailed  account

including 

reasons  or causes.

• To what Extent

• Explain

• Discuss

• Analyze

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.

• To what Extent

• Explain

• Discuss

• Analyze

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

• To what Extent

• Explain

• Discuss

• Analyze

Make clear  the differences between  two or more concepts or  items.

• Compare

• Contrast

• Compare and Contrast

• Distinguish

Give an account of the  similarities between two (or more)  items or situations, referring to both  (all) of them throughout.

• Compare

• Contrast

• Compare and Contrast

• Distinguish

Give an account of similarities and differences  between two (or more) items or  situations, referring to both (all) of  them throughout

• Compare

• Contrast

• Compare and Contrast

• Distinguish

Give an account of the  differences between two (or more)  items or situations, referring to both  (all) of them throughout.

• Compare

• Contrast

• Compare and Contrast

• Distinguish

Provide an answer from a number  of possibilities.

• Identify

• Outline

• Recommend

• State

• Suggest

Give a brief account or summary.

• Identify

• Outline

• Recommend

• State

• Suggest