RUSSIA EXAM TECHNIQUE/STRUCTURE

Question 1

Exam structure…

(For Russia 30 marker)

(45 mins)

Answer 1

-> 5-7 mins planning?
Intro - State QL opinion, then state QL factors to be discussed. + Additional/background information
P1 - State opinion (with QWs embedded), then QL chains of analysis/reasoning (with stats) and close off with initial opinion, then potential however…
P2 - State opinion(with QWs embedded), then QL chains of analysis/reasoning (with stats) and close off with initial opinion, then potential however…
P3 - State opinion(with QWs embedded), then QL chains of analysis/reasoning (with stats) and close with initial opinion, then potential however…
—–> Then POTENTIAL 2-3 paragraphs on ‘other side/howvever’ points (then QL chains of analysis/reasoning (with stats)
Conc - Match intro, with additional takes

(Respond extensively + use rndm stat knowledge if needed)

Read and annotate/highlight before writing! + Wide range of examples!!!

Question 2

Source question things…

(25 marks)

(30 mins)

Answer 2

• Underline QWs
• Plan each source first! (5 mins each extract)

P1:
-> Extract A convincing because + not convincing because (5 mins)
P2:
-> Extract B convincing because + not convincing because (5 mins)
P3:
-> Extract C convinving because + not convincing because (5 mins)

-> Overall judgement

(use rndm PRO facts/stats when needed )

Read and annotate/highlight before writing! + Wide range of examples!!!

Question 3

What to initially consider on a question…

Answer 3

PERMS…
Political:
-> Leader(s)
-> Govt. political activity
-> Election
-> Govt. structure
-> Govt. activities
-> Govt. political approach
-> Potential uprisings/opposition wars etc
Economic:
-> Govt. economic activity
-> industry impact
-> Govt. economic policies
-> Govt. economic approach
-> Trade, agriculture, loans, consumer goods etc
Religious:
-> Impact on religion
-> Govt. approach to religion
Moral:
-> Similar things to political, social and religious
Social:
-> Status quo
-> Education
-> Populace’s demographic
-> Living/work conditions
-> Fashion/trends
-> Consumer goods

(Also, type of question)