Exam Techniquw

Question 1

1- use source A and your own knowledge to describe.. (4 marks) technique

Answer 1

2x detail + what you can infer + use Own knowledge

Question 2

2. What is the purpose of source B? (8 marks) technique

Answer 2

1. What’s it + it’s purpose
2. Purpose in that moment (context)

Question 3

3. Do the interpretations support the view …? (10 marks) technique

Answer 3

1. Does it support or challenge? Use authorship, audience and evidence to back up (own knowledge)
2. Repeat for other interpretation
3. Judgement- how & why they differ

Question 4

4. Which of the sources is more useful to an historian studying…? (11 marks) technique

Answer 4

1. Strengths & limitations (using content(and OK to test against it) and authorship&audience)
2. Repeat for 2nd
3. Judgement - include an actual COMPARISON and say which is more useful + why

Question 5

Q5- to what extent do you agree with this interpretation? (16 marks) technique

Answer 5

1. Authorship- how valid is their interpretation?
2. Evidence to support- 2 detail pieces of knowledge that help to prove accuracy.
3. Evidence to challenge- 2 detailed pieces of knowledge that help to challenge the interpretation.
4. Reach a supported judgement- do you agree with the interpretation?