Exam Question Structure

Question 1

In Q1 how many developed points do you need ?

Answer 1

2-3

Question 2

What do you use own knowledge for in Q1 ?

Answer 2

To elaborate on the details from the source

Question 3

For Q2 what do you need to understand ?

Answer 3

Why the source was produced

Why it was produced at that time

Question 4

In Q2 what do you need to discuss in the 1st paragraph ?

Answer 4

What the source is aiming to achieve and how

Question 5

In Q2 what do you need to discuss in the 2nd paragraph ?

Answer 5

Historical context (what is happening at that time and why has the source been produced because of it)

Question 6

What key word is important to use when answering Q2 ?

Answer 6

propaganda

Question 7

In Q3 what do you have to decide about the interpretations ?

Answer 7

Which one challenges and which one supports the view

Question 8

What is the structure/method for answering Q3 ?

Answer 8

Analyse 1st interp on its content and authorship (how have they reached their opinion and what has influenced them)

Analyse 1st interp on its content and authorship (how have they reached their opinion and what has influenced them)

Conclude explaining why the sources are different

Question 9

What is the structure/method of Q4 ?

Answer 9

Strengths and limitations of source C and include own knowledge (content, authorship, audience)

Strengths and limitations of source D and include own knowledge (content, authorship, audience)

Conclude by making a judgment (why is one more useful than the other)

Question 10

What are the 4 steps when answering Q5 ?

Answer 10

1) Analyse the strengths and limitations of the validity

2) Support the interpretation using your own knowledge (refer to the interpretation throughout)

3) Challenge the interpretation using your own knowledge (refer to the interpretation throughout)

4) Make a judgement that explains how far you agree with the interpretation (make direct reference to the interpretation)