Can we still do two related texts if they ask for ONE? (1 Viewer)

[my1stpost]

Like I know, if the question asks "...and at least one other text of your own choosing..." we can write either on one or two related texts...BUT..

If the question asks something like "Refer to ONE other text...." (without the "at least"), does that mean we are only allowed to talk about ONE or can we still do two related texts?

Replies appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Ms. BRIGHTSIDE]

ONE means one.
You may not be penalised, but why bother?

 

[my1stpost]

Because some of the essays I prepared for modules, I did TWO related texts, so if the questions does ask "Refer to ONE text" that means I won't have enough to write about, as I prepared for TWO!

 

[xibeleli]

Yes you can refer two texts, anyways it would probably ask for "at least one related text" if not "at least two other related texts"

 

[janaranaran!]

I don't ever remember seeing a question where it didn't say at least? have there been examples in the past?

 

[Ms. BRIGHTSIDE]

I don't ever remember seeing a question where it didn't say at least? have there been examples in the past?

Yeah. I don't think they have for YEARS though.

 

[Roga]

I don't ever remember seeing a question where it didn't say at least? have there been examples in the past?

I think most of the time they say "At least". I've never seen one that has asked specifically just for one or two.

 

[Ms. BRIGHTSIDE]

Today's paper asked for TWO related texts.

 

[coolcapsicum]

Today's paper asked for TWO related texts.

yeah i know.. taht was kinda annoying.. because i had prepared and i didn't know which two to choose!..

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i think this may be the trend..

because the markers don't want to have to mark endless pages of an essay

 

[obimoshman1234]

lol looking at yesterdays paper i am guessing the modules might be really broad open uestions with at least two relateds lol

 

[uniqchic]

My english teacher told us that in modules (Part A&C) you should do atleast 2 related texts. You're better off writing two texts, won't hurt noone. plus if you do better in the other text they won't penalize you they will pick the one you did better in and give you extra marks.

 

[Shoubadoo]

Because some of the essays I prepared for modules, I did TWO related texts, so if the questions does ask "Refer to ONE text" that means I won't have enough to write about, as I prepared for TWO!

I'll bet it's two related texts anyway.

 

[syriangabsta]

My english teacher told us that in modules (Part A&C) you should do atleast 2 related texts. You're better off writing two texts, won't hurt noone. plus if you do better in the other text they won't penalize you they will pick the one you did better in and give you extra marks.

A & C?

we only need related texts for C right? lol

 

[deicide]

A & C?

we only need related texts for C right? lol

no, they only module you DONT need related texts for is Close Study of Text.
every other module you need related texts

 

[bendertherobot]

All i know is that when the question asks for "at least one related material" or "one related material' then the examiners are looking for depth in your response, that is depth in your knowledge regarding your prescribed and your related material. So if you wrote two related material anyway, you wouldn't lose marks as long as you answered in depth with your two extra materials. However, if they asked for only one i suggest you comply, otherwise it shows you were unprepared or unable to follow instructions.

 

[my1stpost]

hahaha this years section 1 REALLY DID ask for only ONE related text LOL

 

[vustoxn]

ONE means one.
You may not be penalised, but why bother?

you dont get penalised for doing two texts, you just disadvantage yourself.

If the questions says do 1 text, stay with that so that you can further yourself and get better marks off the one text that you write about.