Using This Platform For Section II Learning

Learning Approach

The intended usage of this platform is for students to first learn the content of each lesson, and then view the Walkthrough Videos and Worked Examples. Students can then have the option of adding additional 1-on-1 sessions to seek further clarification if they wish to do so.

The 1-on-1 sessions will also include an opportunity to review submitted essays and discuss given feedback. Otherwise, the structure of 1-on-1 sessions is flexible and can be entirely determined by what the student prefers.

The content of each lesson will be delivered through both text and video formats. The Video tutorial component will elaborate the written/textual information.

Students are encouraged to submit essays for submission at regular intervals to practice applying new techniques and strategies taught in each lesson.

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The Section II Skills-Based Program

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L0: Program Introduction

  • Welcome to the Program!
  • Syllabus and Learning Objectives
  • Conceptual Approach - Philosophy in Section II
  • Copyright Notice
  • Using This Platform For Section II Learning
  • Logistics - Access, Essay Submissions and Feedback, Sample Essays
  • Student Expectations
  • Personal Mentorship
  • Is The Program Right For You?
  • Key Messages

L1: Section II Philosophy and Preparation Approach

  • Preface - Your Inclusions
  • L1.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L1.1 - Preparing for Section II
  • L1.2 - Preparation Approach and Strategies
  • L1.3 - The Philosophical Approach
  • L1.4 - Essay Writing Foundations for Section II
  • L1.5 - Logistics, Essay Submissions and Feedback
  • L1.6 - Learning From Sample Essays and Sample Essay Set 1
  • L1.7 - Video Walkthrough
  • L1 Addendum - What Kind of Essays Are We Aiming For In Section 2?
  • L1.8 - Homework Topic For Submission1
  • L1.9 - Other Resources and Further Help

L2: Interpreting Stimuli

  • L2.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L2.1 - The Interpretation of Stimuli
  • L2.2 - The Interpretive Process
  • L2.3 - Using an Ideas Bank
  • L2.4 - Introduction to Planning and Essay Structure
  • L2.5 - Video Walkthrough
  • L2.6 - Worked Example Part 1: Interpreting Task A
  • L2.6 - Worked Example Part 2: Interpreting Task B
  • L2.7 - Practice Topics
  • L2.8 - Skill Mastery
  • L2.9 - Sample Essay Set 2
  • L2.10 - Homework Topic For Submission1
  • L2.11 - Other Resources and Further Help

L3: Generating Ideas

  • L3.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L3.1 - The Generation of Ideas
  • L3.2 - Techniques For Generating Ideas
  • L3.3 - Incorporating an Ideas Bank
  • L3.4 - Generating a Thesis/Contention
  • L3.5 - Generating Body Paragraph Arguments
  • L3.6 - Expanding Body Paragraph Arguments
  • L3.7 - Generating Examples
  • L3.8 - Logic in Planning and Essay Structure
  • L3.9 - Video Walkthrough
  • L3.10 - Worked Example Part 1: Interpreting Stimuli and Generating a Contention with Key Arguments
  • L3.10 - Worked Example Part 2: Developing a Body Paragraph
  • L3.10 - Worked Example Part 3: Interpreting Stimuli and Generating a Contention with Key Arguments
  • L3.10 - Worked Example Part 4: Developing a Body Paragraph
  • L3.11 - Practice Topics
  • L3.12 - Skill Mastery
  • L3.13 - Sample Essay Set 3
  • L3.14 - Homework Topic For Submission
  • L3.15 - Other Resources and Further Help
  • L3 Addendum - Advanced Techniques for Generating Contentions

L4: Logic, Reasoning, and Structure

  • L4.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L4.1 - Logic and Reasoning
  • L4.2 - Logical Approaches and Reasoning
  • L4.3 - Qualifying Statements
  • L4.4 - Line By Line Logic
  • L4.5 - Side By Side Logic
  • L4.6 - Logic Summary
  • L4.7 - Video Walkthrough
  • L4.8 - Worked Example Part 1: Interpreting Stimuli and Generating a Contention with Key arguments
  • L4.8 - Worked Example Part 2: Developing an Introduction
  • L4.8 - Worked Example Part 3: Developing and Expanding a Body Paragraph
  • L4.9 - Practice Topics
  • L4.10 - Skill Mastery
  • L4.11 - Sample Essay Set 4
  • L4.12 - Homework Topic For Submission
  • L4.13 - Other Resources and Further Help
  • L4 Addendum - Assessing Intuitiveness in Line-by-Line Reasoning

L5: Expression and Language

  • L5.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L5.1 - Overview of Expression and Language
  • L5.2 - Expression
  • L5.3 - Logic and Expression
  • L5.4 - Language
  • L5.5 - Video Walkthrough
  • L5.6 - Worked Example Part 1: Refining an Introduction
  • L5.6 - Worked Example Part 2: Refining a Body Paragraph
  • L5.7 - Practice Topics
  • L5.8 - Skill Mastery
  • L5.9 - Sample Essay Set 5
  • L5.10 - Homework Topic For Submission
  • L5.11 - Other Resources and Further Help

L6: Critical Appraisal

  • L6.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L6.1 - Critical Appraisal and Self-Reflection
  • L6.2 - The Critical Appraisal Process
  • L6.3 - Critical Appraisal Tool
  • L6.4 - Video Walkthrough
  • L6.5 - Worked Example Part 1: Critically Appraising an Introduction and Body Paragraph
  • L6.5 - Worked Example Part 2: Critically Appraising an Introduction and Body Paragraph
  • L6.6 - Practice Topics
  • L6.7 - Skill Mastery
  • L6.8 - Sample Essay Set 6
  • L6.9 - Homework Topic For Submission
  • L.6.10 - Other Resources and Further Help

Addendum L7: Improving Timing

  • L7.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L7.1 - Determinants of Writing Efficiency
  • L7.2 - Strategies and Techniques for Improving Timing

Addendum L8: Post-Exam Advice and Steps

  • L8.0 - Lesson Introduction and Learning Objectives
  • L8.1 - Aftermath and Results
  • L8.2 - Considering Interview Preparation

Conclusion

  • Summary and Future Steps
  • Program Feedback
  • Even More SII Prompts.pdf