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GCSE Media Studies · key term
A reasoned decision about an issue, supported by analysis of relevant evidence.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
An assessment of how convincing a claim is, supported by relevant evidence and explanation.
Revise: Paper 1 Question 9: the extended responseYour task is not simply to recall facts: it is to use your knowledge to test a claim and reach a reasoned judgement.
Link contextual knowledge to the product and your judgement. Background information alone does not establish an argument.
For a ‘How far’ question, keep testing the statement and support your judgement. Agreement, disagreement and a qualified conclusion can all be successful.
In Question 4, move from evidence to meaning, then to a judgement about the statement. Describing a page or listing theory categories is not enough.
Create a free account to keep every note you open and track your progress.
A reasoned assessment supported by relevant evidence, rather than an unsupported personal opinion.
Component 2
A reasoned decision about an issue, supported by relevant evidence and analysis.
Revise: Component 2 Question 1: the television extractPart (b) assesses analysis and your ability to make judgements and draw conclusions. Both may concern media language or representation, and relevant contexts may be required. In 2025 and 2026, each part carried 10 marks; always check the marks printed on your paper.
A reasoned decision about a media product or claim, supported by analysis of specific evidence.
