Question technique

Question 1

How is question one (describe) answered?

Answer 1

1. Refer to direct details in the source
2. Elaborate on specific details from the source using own knowledge
3. Aim for 2-3 developed points

Question 2

How is question two (purpose of a source) answered?

Answer 2

1. Discuss what the source is aiming to acheive and how
2. Discuss the source in historical context (what happens that means the source is produced)
3. Use key words from the question and source

Question 3

How is question three (which interpretation supports) answered?

Answer 3

Highlight the view in the question
Decide which interpretation supports and which one challenges

1. Analyse the first interpretation based on content, authorship and audience
2. Analyse the second interpretation based on content, authorship and audience
3. Conclude by explaining the difference between the two interpretations

Question 4

How is question four (usefulness) answered?

Answer 4

1. Strengths and limitations of the first source (consider content, authorship and audience)
2. Strengths and limitations of the second source (considerer content, authorship and audience)
3. Conclude by making an explained judgement

Use own knowledge

Question 5

How is question five (interpretation judgement) answered?

Answer 5

1. Analyse the strengths and limitations of the authorship of the interpretation
2. Support the interpretation using own knowledge
3. Challenge the interpretation using own knowledge
4. Make a judgement that explains how far you agree with the intepretation