Here you will find a list of command verbs and an explanation of what to cover for each one.
Please note, there isn't a word count, and there isn't a particular limit, just a guidance on what is expected to be able to meet the specified criteria.
Assess | A few paragraphs |
Analyse | A few paragraphs |
Compare | A sentence or short paragraph |
Consider | A sentence or short paragraph |
Critically evaluate | A few in depth paragraphs |
Define | A sentence or short paragraph |
Describe | A sentence or short paragraph |
Discuss | A sentence or short paragraph |
Evaluate | A few paragraphs |
Explain | A sentence or short paragraph |
Identify | Short, bullet points are acceptable |
Justify | A sentence or short paragraph |
List | Short, bullet points are acceptable |
Outline | A sentence or short paragraph |
Reflect | A few paragraphs |
State | Short, bullet points are acceptable |
Summarise | A sentence or short paragraph |
Suggest (what/why/how) | A few paragraphs |