ESSAY STRUCTURE

PEEL Point – the factor Elaboration – explain the factor Example – specific details of the factor

to support the point Link – how the factor leads to the issue

in the question. (VERY IMPORTANT! w/o link, max mark is 3/5m & 4/10m)Find out the issue in the questionFormat: Therefore, (factor) leads to/causes

(issue) because…

PEEL Explain how economic reasons were a

cause for Separation in 1965. (5m) http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH0M3kiMxco

PointDue to economic reasons, SG separated

from Malaysia Example

Delay in setting up of Common MarketSG’s contribution increased from 40% to

60%

PEEL Explain how economic reasons were a cause

for Separation in 1965. (5m) Elaboration

Malaysia saw SG as a competitor and not an economic ally and were not willing to share the market.

Unfair terms of agreement: SG has to contribute to central gov more revenue in the form of taxes

Link Therefore, economic reasons led to separation

because the delay in setting up the CM/SG’s increase in contribution resulted in SG’s economy slowing down. Since SG was not benefitting economically from the merger, it decided to separate.

PRACTICE TIME! Explain how political reasons led to the

merger between Singapore and Malaya. (5m)

PRACTICE TIME Explain how the difference in political

approach in Malaysia and Singapore led to separation in 1965. (5m)

Point:There was a difference in political

approaches in Malaysia and Singapore. Example:

Singapore was non-communal while Malaysia was communal.

PRACTICE TIME Explain how the difference in political approach in Malaysia

and Singapore led to separation in 1965. (5m)

Explanation:Since Singapore was about equality for all races

and Malaysia gave the Malays special privileges, they couldn’t come to an agreement on how best to develop policies for the people.

LinkTherefore, the difference in political approach in

Malaysia and Singapore led to separation because the inability to agree meant there was no clear direction for progress and implementation of policies. This resulted in political instability, hence SG decided to separate.

PRACTICE TIME Explain how the principle “Anticipate

Change and Stay Relevant” helps in achieving good governance in Singapore. (5m)

Point:“Anticipate Change and Stay Relevant” is

one of principles. Example:

NEWater was set up to produce drinkable water so we can self-sufficient.

PRACTICE TIME Explain how the principle “Anticipate Change and

Stay Relevant” helps in achieving good governance in Singapore. (5m)

Explanation:Singapore has water agreements with

Malaysia. One ended in 2011 and the other will end in 2061. The government did not wait for the agreements to end before putting in place measures to increase our water supply. They set up NEWater so we don’t have to rely on Malaysia to supply us water.

PRACTICE TIME Explain how the principle “Anticipate Change and

Stay Relevant” helps in achieving good governance in Singapore. (5m)

LinkTherefore, “Anticipate Change and Stay

Relevant” helps in achieving good governance in Singapore as the government is able to foresee future problems and come up with solutions so the citizens’ needs will be met properly and not be neglected.