English Language GCSE
Evidence selection
What Evidence selection means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Evidence selection
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Choosing concise, relevant evidence such as brief quotations or close references that best support the point being made, rather than copying long sections.
Topics that use Evidence selection
- Assessment Objectives (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Active listening
- Audience and purpose
- Audience and purpose in formal speech
- Audience awareness
- Comparative analysis
- Consistency of Standard English in live delivery
- Explicit retrieval
- Feedback and clarification
Using Evidence selection in the exam
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