Key
terms
 A
key term is that part of a
question which tells you what
its subject is.
In some questions, this is
not always stated directly.
You should look out for the
difference between key terms
and instruction
terms.
Instructions tell you what
to do with the subject.
Example
"Discuss the significance
of railways during the Industrial
Revolution."
Both the terms 'railways'
and 'Industrial Revolution'
are key terms here.
You are asked to concentrate
on one topic - railways.
You must deal with one period
of history - the Industrial
Revolution.
The term 'discuss' on the
other hand is an instruction
term.
It tells you how to approach
the question.
General tips
Don't always expect key terms
to be obvious.
You need to think carefully
about the subject.
You should try to understand
questions very carefully.
These guidelines apply to
coursework questions, exam
questions, and project titles.
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