exam technique Flashcards
criteria
the principle by which you judge the question = the basis for your argument, why YOUR arguement is the case
“factor 1 is the most important cause of _______ because of X, Y and Z”
introductions
give context: one or two sentences that outline the events of the period, give definition: define key terms in the question and introduce your factions, give arguement: answer the question and establish a basis, X is the most important factor because…
paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources, conclusion
overall how useful are the sources for this inquiry
paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources, P2
p2 = second source
point
(quote
inference
own knowledge
judgement) x 2
discussion of provenance: nature, origin purpose
summary
paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources, P3
p3 = both sources together
similarities and or differences between the sources x 3
provenance and content
use own knowledge to reach judgement
paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources P1
p1 = first source
point
(quote
inference
own knowledge
judgement) x 2
discussion of provenance
summary
paper 3, section A, assess value of source for X and Y, intro
clear judgement on each of the two enquiries, separately
“Source Z is valuable to a (limited / large) extent for revealing (ENQUIRY X) but its value for (ENQUIRY Y) is (limited / amplified) by the (provenance / context / etc.) of the source”
paper 3, section A, assess value of source for X and Y, enquiry Y
p3= enquiry Y
point
(quote
inference
own knowledge) x2
reach a mini judgement about the value of the source for this enquiry
paper 3, section A, assess value of source for X and Y, enquiry X
p2= enquiry X
point
(quote
inference
own knowledge) x2
reach a mini judgement about the value of the source for this enquiry
paper 3, section A, assess value of source for X and Y, judgement
discussion of provenance: nature, origin, purpose, audience, context
separate judgements on the value for each specific enquiry
essay questions [paper 1= section a,b], (paper 2 = section b), {paper 3 = sections b,c}
introduction, stating opinion on question (always agree but vary extent)
paragraph 1 = agrees with Q premise
point
(supporting evidence (own knowledge)
link) x 3
analysis (including counter arguements)
parapgraph 2 = disagrees with Q premise
point
(supporting evidence (own knowledge)
link) X 3
analysis (including counter arguements)
conclusion = summarise your arguements and restate the thesis point
paper one, section C, historical interpretations paragraph 1
paragraph 1- extract one, support and or challenge the view
no intro,
point
(quote
inference
evidence
judgement) x 3
summary
paper one, section C, paragraph 2
paragraph 2- extract 2
point
(quote
inference
evidence
judgement) x 3
summary
paper one, section C, conclusion
answer the question!!!
which was most convincing
why do the extracts differ (scope, definitions, focus)
discuss relative merits and similarities
