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Evaluate - not just limitations

After "discuss", the most common IB essay question asks you to "evaluate." According to the IB curriculum guides, evaluate means to “make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of something.” There are two aspects of this command term that are essential for writing a good essay. First, you need to know what you are being asked to evaluate. Secondly, you should have a balanced approach to discussing...

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