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A2 Hotspot Number 6: Shortcuts to IDA

Jim Riley

1st June 2014

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You will be aware that Unit 3 essays need IDA. Don’t panic about spotting opportunities, there are shortcuts…here are a few…

  1. Any evolutionary theories give you chance to talk about the nature /nurture debate
  2. If there is a treatment or use for the knowledge, then there is a practical application ( this is underused as an IDA point)
  3. Is the research based on animals? Bingo..another IDA opportunity!
  4. Is it a biological explanation? Then it is probably reductionist.

Think IDA whilst you write. Remember one well explained point mean you can access to top mark bands. Good news!

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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