I&S Command Terms

3. Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. (To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.)
5. Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion (see also “Explain”).
7. Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.
9. Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
11. Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
12. Undertake a systematic process of discovery.
15. Give a detailed account including reasons or causes (see also “Justify”).
16. Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
17. Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

1. Observe, study or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
2. Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing) following a recognized referencing system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography.
4. Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
6. Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.
8. Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
10. Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).
13. Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
14. Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.