exam technique

Question 1

, essay questions [paper 1= section a,b], (paper 2 = section b), {paper 3 = sections b,c}

Answer 1

Question 2

paper one, section C, paragraph 1

Answer 2

paragraph 1- view of extract one in relation to the question, using own knowledge to support and or challenge the view

no intro,
point: what is the view of the extract
(quote: a quote from the extract that relates to the issue in the question
evidence: own knowledge
judgement: whether your own knowledge supports the view or not) x 3

summary - overall how convincing was this extract

Question 3

paper one, section C, paragraph 2

Answer 3

paragraph 2- view of extract two in relation to the question, using your own knowledge to support and/or challenge the view

point: what is the view of the extract
(quote: a quote from the extract that relates to the issue in the question
evidence: own knowledge
judgement: whether your own knowledge supports the view or not) x 3

summary - overall how convincing was this extract

Question 4

paper one, section C, conclusion

Answer 4

answer the question!!!
which was most convincing
why do the extracts differ (scope, definitions, focus)
discuss relative merits and similarities

Question 5

criteria

Answer 5

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”

Question 6

paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources P1

Answer 6

p1 = first source

point
(quote
inference
own knowledge
judgement) x 2
discussion of provenance
summary

Question 7

introductions

Answer 7

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…

Question 8

paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources P2

Answer 8

p2 = second source

point
(quote
inference
own knowledge
judgement) x 2
discussion of provenance: nature, origin purpose
summary

Question 9

paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources P3

Answer 9

p3 = both sources together

similarities and or differences between the sources x 3
provenance and content
use own knowledge to reach judgement

Question 10

paper 2, section A, one enquiry two sources conclusion