How To Answer The Paper

Question 1

Q1. Use Source A and your own knowledge to describe… (5)

Answer 1

Source A is…
It suggests… (inference)
From my own knowledge… (2 developed points)

Question 2

Q2. What is the purpose of Source B? (8)

Answer 2

The main purpose of Source B is to ….
(CAAP the source!)
- what does the attribution say?
- what dies the photo show?
- what effect does this have on the audience?
Own knowledge (at least 2 well-developed points)

Question 3

Q3. Do the interpretations support the view that … (10)

Answer 3

Work out which one agrees and which one disagrees.

• Interpretation 1 by (…) does/not support the view that (…) the author says (quote)
• I know this interpretation is valid/accurate because (own knowledge)
• Why does the author have this view (CAAP/analyse the attribution)

Repeat for Interpretation 2

Question 4

Q4. Which source is more useful to a historian studying… (11)

Answer 4

Source C shows… (what is it’s key message?)
Fully analyse source (CAAP/attribution) - why is it useful?
Own knowledge
A limitation!

Repeat for Source D
Conclusion
Overall Source C/D is more useful because…

Question 5

Q5. How far do you agree with the interpretation that… (16+3)

Answer 5

Intro
—> describe the author’s interpretation
—> why author is credible/limiting (where is their expertise?)

1st
—> I dis/agree with the interpretation
—> give own knowledge
—> explain why this backs up your point
—> second point why
—> own knowledge
—> explain why

2nd
Repeat above but for alternate view (part of a wider historical debate)(other historians would disagree)
Mention WHY they might have a differing veiw

Conclusion
Your opinion but acknowledge the wider debate
“Once more there is a wider historical debate because historians have different areas of specialism and may argue different perspectives”