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Friday, June 5
Sunday, November 22
Important EPQ advice and deadline ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 22 Nov 2009 12:53 GMT
 The EPQ Deadline is Valentine's Day the 14th February 2010. Students MUST complete their Extended Project by that date, giving your EPQ Supervisor until noon on the 15th March 2009 September to assess/grade, and have moderated, your Extended Project and EPQ Log. If you (or your Supervisor) fail to submit your completed project to me by that noon deadline, you will fail the EPQ. There are NO extensions of time. The deadline for entries to AQA is the 21st March 2010. The EPQ Log is extremely important when it comes to the assessment of your extended project. The more depth and analysis within your EPQ Log the better. In particular, you need to deal with the 'reflection page' by explaining the aims and objectives of your project and then evaluating how things worked out. Thursday, November 19
Review Day- Politics students
by
Nathan Scott
on Thu 19 Nov 2009 08:22 GMT
For the review day I would like all Politics students to do several things. 1. Bring your folder with ALL ... more »
ATTENTION AS POLITICS STUDENTS
by
Nathan Scott
on Thu 19 Nov 2009 08:19 GMT
This is Vital. If you haven't started revising already then you are weeks behind! Luckily I have drawn up a revision checklist in order to help you prepare for the exam. Print it out- and get a cover for it. It is the most important peice of paper you will have this year. We will use it to record our revision and it will show us the questions that might come up in the exam. Stop reading this and start printing it now! Why are you still reading? Print it.  1 Attachments
AS Review day
by
Nathan Scott
on Thu 19 Nov 2009 06:24 GMT
These are the appointments for the AS Government and Politics Review day. 8.50am Pushpa Abdul and Asma Ali Wednesday, November 18
Review day- A2 Politics
by
Nathan Scott
on Wed 18 Nov 2009 16:58 GMT
A2 Politics - Review Day appointments of Mr Scott for Thursday 26th November 2009 10.20am Andrew Steptoe & Poppy Velosa Sunday, November 8
Answer the question in plain english please ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 08 Nov 2009 12:56 GMT
I have marked essays in which students gave 100 words and 103 words in a sentence. Plain English editors, like Whitesmoke, mark out such sentences as showing a poor writing style. The modern trend is to average around 14 words per sentence. Some authors give much less. Proof read your work please. Thursday, November 5
Past Politics Exam Questions
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Nathan Scott
on Thu 05 Nov 2009 10:58 GMT
http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa/gov_assess.php If you follow this link it will take you to a bank of old exam papers. The syllabus has ... more » Wednesday, November 4
Conservative comes to Strode's
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Nathan Scott
on Wed 04 Nov 2009 14:08 GMT
Cllr Anthony Ridge-Newman is coming to talk to second year students during the next review day. Cllr Newman represents Virginia Water on Runnymede Borough Council and is completing his Phd on the Conservative party and internet politics. more »Monday, November 2
Political blogs, websites etc
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 02 Nov 2009 18:49 GMT
 Political blog, websites - Daily Politics, Democracy Live, BBC Weekly Politics ... more » Wednesday, October 28
e-Debate: Freedom of expression- dressed to impress
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Nathan Scott
on Wed 28 Oct 2009 22:25 GMT
 People often claim that they have the right to dress as they like - i.e. they have a right to freedom of expression. However, isn't it the case that people face social pressures that influence their dress? For example, more »
Friday, October 16
January 2010 examinations ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 16 Oct 2009 07:48 BST
I asked Laws students to email me if they felt they had too much homework and wanted to defer the January examination until June. Only one student made the request, so I can confirm that Laws students will be facing examinations in January 2010.
Tuesday, October 13
Laws homework ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 13 Oct 2009 12:50 BST
Monday, October 12
A lesson for A2 Politics students
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 12 Oct 2009 20:28 BST
In less than two minutes, I found three articles about the US Whip in Congress. If I can do it in 2 minutes - you can do it in five (you must prepare for mock exams/class). See the following articles: more »
Sunday, October 11
Look on the bright side - 'Additional work is good for you'.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 11 Oct 2009 11:53 BST
 It is my ambition to get Laws students to do an essay exam question every single day between now and their final examination. more »
Saturday, October 10
Forthcoming Mini-Mock examinations ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 10 Oct 2009 07:30 BST
Friday, September 25
AS UK Government & Politics Mock Exam...
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Fri 25 Sep 2009 11:10 BST
 The examination question for week commencing 23rd Nov 2009 is :
To be found on the attached document. Prepare for both questions. They will take 45 mins each
(a) 'Class is still an important factor in determining voting behaviour.' Discuss[25marks]; You can use a plan in class, you cannot use a textbook. 1 AttachmentsFriday, September 18
A2 Politics Mock Examination
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 18 Sep 2009 12:07 BST
Mock Examination Week commencing the 23rd November 2009: 'Critically assess the workings of the Electoral College in the election of the President of the USA' Mock Examiniation week commencing the 16th November 2009: 'Pressure ALthough lacking coherent beliefs, the two main parties still dominate the US political landscape.' Discuss 30 mins Mock Examiniation week commencing the 9th November 2009: 'Pressure groups are bad for US democracy.' Discuss 30 mins Mock examination week commencing the 12th October 2009: 'Discuss the influence of party politics and party whips in US Politics.' 30 minutes. Mock examination week commencing the 19th October 2009: 'Discuss the influence of pressure groups on US politicians'. 30 minutes. ...................................... Mock Examination on the 21st September 2009 - Answer 2 questions (25 minutes each). 1. 'The US Constitution is entrenched and rigid; the UK has no constitution worthy of the name.' To what extent would you agree with this view? 2. A separation of powers limits government in the USA in an unacceptable manner.' Discuss Mock Examination on the 28th September 2009 - (30 minutes). 'The two American political parties are dominated by internal coalitions.' Discuss.Tuesday, September 8
Textbooks that you need for the start of term ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 08 Sep 2009 21:30 BST
 The following textbooks will be needed before the start of term. more »
Saturday, September 5
Start of term activity ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 05 Sep 2009 09:51 BST
 Please note that AS/A2 Citizenship Students will be working on a political Airtrack Campaign at the start of term. more »
Friday, September 4
Learning to learn ~ eating breakfast makes you receptive to learning ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 04 Sep 2009 07:24 BST
Laws students need to become analytical independent learners. The methods of learning you used for GCSE's need to change. Over the first year of study we will introduce you to some of the skills needed to succeed academically. more »
Sunday, August 23
Some ideas, and research information, for EPQ topics ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 23 Aug 2009 09:13 BST
 I am impressed by a range of quality resources called 'Issues' from a small publishing company called 'Independence'. Please follow this link for a list of titles (cost of £7.45 each). The subject areas range from: Abortion to Sport. These books could help a student doing an Extended Project. We carry a small stock of 'Issues Books' in TRA-15 (bookshelf), but books cannot be taken from the classroom. There is a fuller supply of 'Issues Books' in the Library. There is also an 'Issues Online' facility within the Library - see the Librarian for a password. Friday, August 21
Congratulations to Laws students on some excellent exam results ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 21 Aug 2009 18:48 BST
 Congratulations and well done to Laws students on some excellent AS/A2 Law, AS/A2 Politics, and AS Citizenship, individual examination results. There have been a number of excellent performances with 127 out of 214 students obtaining year end A-C grades. There were 39 Laws students who obtained A-grades, with, 35 obtaining B-grades. A further 53 students obtained C-grades. A special congratulations also to Conor Newman who obtained an A-Grade, at A-Level, in both Law and Politics which helped him obtain a place to read Law at Oxford University. Well done to all. From: Dr Peter Jepson, Mrs Anna Lindley, Mr Duncan Bunce, Mr Nathan Scott and Ms Lisa Incledon. Thursday, August 13
Roll of Academic Excellence for 2009/10
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Mr Duncan Bunce
on Thu 13 Aug 2009 00:11 BST
The 'Roll of Academic Excellence' lists Laws students who have "excelled in effort" over the last month or so. If you have excellent attendance, have submitted all of your Laws Homework on time and to an excellent standard, and/or have shown excellent effort/progress in your work, you may be placed on the Roll of Academic Excellence by your Laws Lecturer/Teacher. more » Saturday, August 1
Ken Livingstone to speak to Laws students ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 01 Aug 2009 09:11 BST
 Saturday, July 25
Developing essay/exam writing skills ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 25 Jul 2009 09:18 BST
 Friday, June 26
Trip to the USA
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 26 Jun 2009 10:47 BST
 Are you interested in a College trip to the USA? If so, see Mr Scott. more »
Wednesday, June 10
What is a proter?
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 07:25 BST
 It seems that a new word had evolved from the recent EU and Local Government elections. That word is 'proter'. A Proter is somebody who uses his/her vote as a protest against the government or establishment parties. more »
Monday, June 1
Before you do a "Soft option" A-Level ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 01 Jun 2009 08:20 BST
 Your choice of AS and A Level subjects can have a significant impact on the course options available to you at University. It has even been reported (see attached) that students should ditch 'soft option' A-Levels. While Law, and Politics, are challenging and testing academic subjects - the articles suggest the following subjects are amongst those listed as "less ideal", or "soft option" sixth form subjects. more » 6 AttachmentsWednesday, May 6
A2 Government and Politics text book
by
Nathan Scott
on Wed 06 May 2009 15:28 BST
AS Politics students who are undertaking A2 US Politics should be aware of a new US Government and Politics textbook by A J Bennett. It is not available until the end of May. It could be useful for the podcast competition. Wednesday, April 22
Do NOT email homework.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 22 Apr 2009 13:20 BST
 Please note that homework must NOT be emailed to Laws teachers/lecturers under any circumstances. All homework must be placed in the RED BOX, in the classroom, BEFORE the Thursday 3.15pm deadline. Late homework fails.Monday, April 13
Do you qualify for 'Double Homework' ?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 13 Apr 2009 08:59 BST
 We set homework because we know from experience that the subject area is likely to come up in an examination. ... more »
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This month we are focusing upon answering the question. At the end of each sub-heading paragraph(s) you should relate back to the essay title/question. In the conclusion, you MUST relate back to the words in the title.
We will be checking the content of this textbook soon.
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