IBDP Digital Society HL Paper Three, Question Four [12 marks]

HOW TO ANSWER 12-MARK RECOMMENDATION QUESTIONS IN DIGITAL SOCIETY PAPER 3

Time Management: 25-30 minutes total

• Reading/Planning: 8-10 minutes

• Writing: 15-20 minutes

STEP 1: ANALYZE THE QUESTION (3-4 minutes)

• Identify the challenge topic

• Note any specific interventions mentioned

• Identify key considerations from bullet points

• Review any stimulus material referenced

STEP 2: STRUCTURED PLANNING (5-6 minutes)

Create a framework using these key areas:

1. Current Situation Analysis

   1. What is the current challenge?

   2. What interventions are proposed?

   3. What are the key stakeholders?

2. Evaluation Framework For each intervention, consider:

   1. Equity: Fairness and inclusion aspects

   2. Acceptability: Stakeholder views and transparency

   3. Cost: Financial, social, cultural implications

   4. Feasibility: Technical and practical considerations

   5. Innovation: Type and level of innovation

   6. Ethics: Ethical implications and governance

3. Recommendation Structure For your chosen intervention:

   1. Clear justification for selection

   2. Specific implementation steps

   3. Mitigation strategies for potential issues

   4. Future considerations

STEP 3: WRITING YOUR RESPONSE (15-20 minutes)

Introduction (2-3 sentences):

• State the challenge

• Outline interventions being considered

• Preview your recommendation approach

Main Body (4-5 paragraphs):

Paragraph 1: Analysis of Interventions

• Compare proposed interventions

• Evaluate against key criteria

• Support with specific examples

Paragraph 2: Justified Recommendation

• Clear choice of intervention

• Strong reasoning for selection

• Link to evaluation criteria

Paragraph 3-4: Detailed Implementation Steps

• Specific recommended actions

• Address potential barriers

• Consider stakeholder needs

• Include timeframes where relevant

Final Paragraph: Future Considerations

• Long-term implications

• Monitoring and adjustment strategies

• Potential developments or adaptations

Conclusion:

• Reinforce main recommendation

• Summarize key implementation steps

• Address future sustainability

TO ACHIEVE TOP MARKS (10-12):

1. Demonstrate In-Depth Understanding

   1. Show comprehensive knowledge

   2. Use accurate technical terminology

   3. Link to Digital Society concepts

2. Provide Strong Support

   1. Reference specific examples

   2. Use relevant case studies

   3. Include data/evidence where appropriate

3. Consider Trade-offs

   1. Acknowledge limitations

   2. Address potential concerns

   3. Suggest mitigation strategies

4. Maintain Clear Organization

   1. Logical progression of ideas

   2. Clear paragraph structure

   3. Effective use of linking phrases

AVOIDING COMMON PITFALLS:

• Don't just describe - analyze and recommend

• Don't ignore trade-offs

• Don't forget implementation steps

• Don't neglect stakeholder perspectives

• Don't make unsupported claims

USEFUL PHRASES: "Based on the evaluation of interventions..." "A key recommendation would be..." "To address potential equity concerns..." "Implementation should proceed in stages..." "Future considerations include..."

Remember:

• Answer must be focused and detailed

• Support all recommendations

• Consider practical implementation

• Address multiple stakeholder perspectives

• Include clear future steps