Evaluating Language Debates

This final lesson brings together everything you have learned about language discourses and focuses on the critical evaluation skills you need for Paper 2 Section B. It covers how to weigh evidence, recognise bias, distinguish between balanced and partisan argument, use sociolinguistic research effectively, and apply synoptic skills that draw on your knowledge of the whole A-Level course.

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Weighing Evidence

Not all evidence is equal. A key skill for the opinion writing task is the ability to evaluate the quality and relevance of evidence used in language debates.

Types of Evidence