How should I structure a primary source analysis?

The structure for a primary source analysis will always follow the same pattern, so if you learn this, it will make your answers more coherent and save you time in an exam. Let me explain this structure to you. Firstly, as with all history essays, you must use the format of Introduction, Body and Conclusion. The main part you must then focus on is the body of the essay, and this is where the 5 W's come in: Who, What, Where, Why, When. These will form the body of your analysis and will be stuctured as follows:Who: Who wrote the source? What was their profession? Does it hold any bias towards the source?What: What is the source about? Are there any details missing?Where: Where was it written? Is it written at the place of the event or has the information been passed along?Why: Why was the source written? Who was the intended audience?When: When was the source written? Was it written at the time of the event?Following this structure is a foolproof way of ensuring no information is missed from your essay and that your provide a full, comprehensive analysis of the source. This will help to get your knowledge of the topic across and save thinking time in the exam, making you more efficient and prepared.