Faculty of Humanities

AO1 AND AO2 TERMS

AO1 TERMS

Consider

Show knowledge and understanding of the topic area.

Define

Explain what is meant by a particular term.

Describe

Show knowledge of the topic area.

Examine

Present a detailed descriptive consideration of the topic area.

Explain

Show understanding of a topic in a coherent and intelligible way.

Outline / State

Offer a brief description (in summary form) of the topic area.

AO2 TERMS

Analyse / Critically analyse

Demonstrate understanding through a consideration of the different components of the topic area.

Assess / Critically assess

Present a considered appraisal of the topic area through a judgement of the strengths and limitations of the information presented.

Criticize

Evaluate in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of the topic area.

Evaluate / Critically evaluate

Make an informed judgement of the value of a topic area.

AO1 + AO2 TERMS

Compare and contrast

Consider both the similarities and differences between the topic areas.

Critically consider

Show knowledge and understanding of a topic area, plus the strengths and limitations of the material used.

Distinguish between

Consider the differences between two topic areas.

Discuss

Describe and evaluate a topic area.