3.3.1.3: Word Count and Structure

• The independent study must adhere to specific structural guidelines.


  True
• The main body of the independent critical study is used to develop the comparative analysis and critical argument.
• Match the essay section with its purpose and key components.

  Introduction ↔️ Introduce texts, thesis, and roadmap

  Main Body ↔️ Develop comparative analysis with evidence

  Conclusion ↔️ Summarize findings and provide insights
• The conclusion should restate the thesis and highlight key points from the study.


  True
• Exceeding the word count limit could negatively impact the assessment of the study.

  True
• The introduction of the study should include a thesis statement.
• The main body of the study develops a comparative analysis with evidence.
• The independent critical study requires students to define the word count expectations, which must be between 2,500 and 3,000 words.
• What is the purpose of the introduction in the independent critical study structure?

  Outline the study's focus
• Why is adherence to the word count requirement crucial in the independent critical study?

  Demonstrates ability to engage
• What type of evidence is commonly used in the main body of the study to support arguments?

  Quotes from the texts
• The total word count for the independent study must be between 2,500 and 3,000 words.
• Match the purpose of each section with its key components.

  Introduction ↔️ Context of the texts, thesis statement, roadmap

  Main Body ↔️ Comparative analysis of themes, use of quotes, supporting arguments

  Conclusion ↔️ Restatement of the thesis, highlighted key points, final reflections
• The conclusion should summarize key findings and provide final insights.
• The main body of the study uses evidence such as relevant quotes.
• What is the primary goal of the independent critical study in AQA A-Level English Literature?

  Substantive literary analysis
• Arrange the typical structure of an independent critical study essay.

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Main Body

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• The conclusion should summarize the key findings and insights of the study.


  True
• The introduction of the independent critical study includes the context of the texts, the thesis statement, and the roadmap of arguments.
• Arrange the typical structure of an independent critical study essay.

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Main Body

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• Order the sections typically included in the structure of an independent critical study.

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Main Body

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• The conclusion of the study should restate the thesis and highlight key points.

  True
• The final reflections in the conclusion should provide insights on the comparison.


  True
• The conclusion of the study should include a restatement of the thesis.

  True
• Highlighting key points is a required component of the conclusion.


  True