Section B Viewpoint writing common mistakes

audience: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Writing for audience, purpose and form instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "AO5: identify the audience, purpose and form required by a writing task."

register: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Writing for audience, purpose and form instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Adapt tone, register and vocabulary to suit the intended reader."

form: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Writing for audience, purpose and form instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "AO6: use conventions of common non-fiction forms such as articles, letters and speeches."

viewpoint: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Writing for audience, purpose and form instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Present a clear viewpoint that is sustained throughout the response."

form: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Writing for audience, purpose and form instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Organise ideas into a coherent sequence for the specified form."

audience: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Writing for audience, purpose and form instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Use introductions and endings that suit the audience and purpose."

evidence: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "AO5: develop ideas with relevant explanation, examples and evidence."

viewpoint: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Use rhetorical choices to make a viewpoint persuasive or engaging."

argument: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Sequence paragraphs to build a coherent argument or perspective."

discourse: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Use discourse markers and transitions to connect ideas clearly."

personal: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Balance personal voice with controlled and purposeful expression."

argument: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Developing viewpoint and argument instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Address alternative views where appropriate to strengthen an argument."

sentence: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "AO6: use sentence structures accurately and deliberately in viewpoint writing."

punctuation: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Use punctuation to clarify meaning and create emphasis."

vocabulary: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Choose vocabulary that is precise, ambitious and suitable for the task."

maintain: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Maintain Standard English where required by the task."

organise: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Organise paragraphs clearly to support meaning and reader engagement."

spelling: summary instead of analysis

Students sometimes summarise Technical accuracy in viewpoint writing instead of explaining how the objective works in the answer.

Correct this by selecting a brief detail, explaining its effect, and linking the point back to "Proofread viewpoint writing to reduce spelling, punctuation and grammar errors."