To look at how to critically examine issues and how to effectively write essays in Physical Education studies.

CConsequences. Consistency. o What are the consequences of believing this information? o How consistent is the information? AAssumptions. Accuracy. o What assumptions have been made here? o How accurate is the data / information? MMeaning. Main Points. o What is the meaning of this? o What is the main point here? PPrejudice. Point of view. o What prejudice is being shown here? o What other points of view could be expressed? EEvidence. Examples. o What evidence is being given to support the claim? o What examples are being given to back it up? RRelevance. Reliability o How relevant are these claims? o How reliable is the source / writer / information?

Don’t make assumptions- if you can’t back it up with evidence then don’t write it or say it. Take nothing for granted. Everything needs to be referenced from a credible source, not your parents or friends etc. Or have evidence supporting what you are saying. I don’t want you to ramble and try to sound intelligent, keep it simple and to the point. Remember there are many sides to any issue, not just your own.

Read through the question firstly in one go and then identify what is being asked. Brainstorm everything you know about the issue (SPEECH, OPV, PMIS) Then you will begin writing your essay in the following format  Introduction.  Positives.  Minuses.  Issues  Suggestions SPEECH- societal, political, environmental, economic, cultural, historical. OPV= Others Point of View PMIS= Positives, Minuses, Issues and Suggestions

State in this paragraph what you know and what you would like to know / critically evaluate. Draw on hard facts, figures, definitions, quotes, opinions of others and relevant background material you know about the topic to support you. Define the aim of the rest of the essay. Outline the different issues that you will examine throughout the rest of the essay.

Present the positive view points- i.e. what do you agree with in the statement put forward. Back this up with evidence e.g. quotes, research and your own personal experiences. This may include SPEECH influences and OPV.

Examines a negative view point. What do you disagree with from the statement? Look at the weakness and who is to benefit from such statements. Point out errors of logic or show that conclusions do not necessarily logically follow.

Examine any bias that may exist. Challenge the validity of facts and figures backed up with up your own evidence. Challenge assumptions; Are there any blanket terms used? Define these and challenge there use. Have any extraploitations been made i.e. statements that make a trend forward and assume the trend will continue in the future.

What are some in initiatives, new ideas, alternatives you or others have about helping this issue move forward / be improved.

Begin with a statement such as “I am now going to conclude by reflecting major points I have discussed” DO NOT USE ANY SWEEPING GENERALISATIONS OR NEW MATERIAL IN YOUR CONCLUSION!!

For every point that you raise use SEDE. S=Statement- make a valid statement or say in my opinion. E=Explain- make clear what you mean by this statement. DE= Detailed example- give a detailed backed up with evidence.

Make sure that you are not just listing facts or ideas, that you link ideas, data and interpretations into coherent paragraphs. Use quotes and data. Reference, reference, reference. Make sure that you writing is not prejudice or one sided. Proof read and check your grammar. Don’t try and sound intelligent with what you say. Don’t use big words you don’t understand just to sound clever! Make sure your writing is formal, no text languages, abbreviations, personal jokes etc.