2(a) ‘Working in the gig economy is difficult!’ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim? Main Annotations Indicative content Candidates are likely to discuss the following evaluative points relating to Source 3: Strengths: Many examples. Clear. Logical…

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2(a)[6]
‘Working in the gig economy is difficult!’
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
Main Annotations
Indicative content
Candidates are likely to discuss the following evaluative points relating to Source 3:
Strengths:
Many examples.
Clear.
Logical.
Relevant.
Uses some evidence
Refers to personal experience
Passionate
Clear and reasonable tone
Other reasonable response.
Weaknesses:
Some assertion.
Some appeal to emotion.
Little factual/statistical evidence.
Some exaggeration.
Potentially biased with a vested interest.
Small sample
Doesn’t acknowledge counterarguments
Other reasonable response.
The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 3 (5–6 marks) Good response
Clearly explained and credible evaluation.
Evaluation is clearly focused on the evidence and/or reasons, the strengths and weaknesses are explained. There is usually some clear reference to the evidence and/or reasons in the source e.g. quotation/summary.
Usually, two (or more) developed/explained/supported points, with some other undeveloped points; or a wide range (usually four or more) of undeveloped points.
Level 2 (3–4 marks) Reasonable response
Some strengths and/or weaknesses of the reasons/evidence are identified or described briefly but not usually explained; there may be some lack of clarity and the answer may be difficult to follow at times.
Usually, the response contains one (or more) developed/explained/supported point(s), with some other undeveloped points. Some (usually two or more) undeveloped points may be sufficient to reach this level.
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Limited response
Limited evaluation of the reasons/evidence which is unsupported and asserted. The response is unclear, tangential, or generalised. Usually contains one or two undeveloped points. Answers at this level may repeat source material with little understanding.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
2(b)[8]
‘Our pay is going down.’
How could you test this claim?
You should consider the types of information, sources of evidence and methods you might use.
Main Annotations
Indicative content
Candidates are likely to discuss the following ways to test the claim stated in Source 3.
Possible types of information:
Statistics/information on pay for gig economy workers.
Data from research and social surveys.
Individual testimony or personal experience.
Material from government/organisations/businesses that promote/support the gig economy
Other relevant response.
Possible sources of information:
National and local governments and their departments.
International organisations, e.g. United Nations; UNESCO; ILO; World Bank
Employers and employees
Trade unions and pressure groups
Experts in employment and the gig economy
Research reports.
Media and the internet.
Other relevant response.
Possible methods:
Review of secondary sources/literature/research/documents.
Interview relevant experts
Interview people.
Internet search.
Questionnaires.
Surveys.
Other relevant response.
The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 4 (7–8 marks) Very good response
Clearly reasoned and credible explanation of a range of ways to test the claim. The response usually contains three (or more)
developed/explained/supported points and may contain some undeveloped points.
The response is explicitly related to testing the claim.
Level 3 (5–6 marks) Good response
Reasoned and mainly credible explanation of ways to test the claim. The response usually contains two (or more) developed/explained/supported points and may contain some undeveloped points.
The response is related to testing the claim at times.
Level 2 (3–4 marks) Reasonable response
Some reasoning and explanation of ways to test the claim. The response usually contains one (or more) developed/explained/supported point(s), and/or a range of undeveloped points. The response may lack clarity. The response is implicitly related to testing the claim.
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Limited response
Limited explanation of ways to test the claim. The response usually contains one or two simple, undeveloped, and asserted points.
There is little or no relevance to testing the claim and the methods, sources and types of information are generally not appropriate for the claim being tested.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Further guidance - responses that do not link explicitly to the issue/context and are simply a list of research methods/sources/types of information should not score higher than Level 2.

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