Analysing essay titles
It is important to assess process words when developing your plan for an essay.
Have a look at these and let me know if you agree with the definitions (basically, what you should be doing if you see these words in your essay title).
Compare - look for similarities - and differences - and reach a conclusion about which is preferable.
Contrast - set in opposition (to bring out the differences) this is usually easier than comparison, but you usually need to do both.
Criticise - give your judgement (based on evidence and rational reasoning) about the merit of theories, opinions, concepts, or about the 'facts' indicated.
Define - set out the precise meaning of a word, phrase or concept. Sometimes it may be preferable to examine different possible definitions and disputes over definitions.
Describe - give a detailed or graphic account.
Discuss - investigate or examine by argument, debate, give reasons for and against something. Always develop the argument in a logical manner, and look for contradictions at all times.
Evaluate - make an appraisal of the worth of something. Needs a lot of 'discussion' to do this well, and you should come to a conclusion about the answer.
Explain - make plain, interpret and give reasons for something.
Illustrate - use a figure or diagram to clarify, or make clear by use of concrete examples.
Interpret - expound the meaning of, make clear, usually give your judgement about the meaning.
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The Gamages Accountancy practice specialise in book keeping and accounting services for individuals and small businesses. 
A damning report into the near-collapse of Equitable Life will highlight failings by government regulators and pave the way for billions of pounds in compensation to be paid out of the public purse.
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