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Comparing two texts is notoriously hard, especially if at first they don't seem to have anything in common. Unfortunately, I have some bad news for you: it's a skill you're going to keep needing for a lon...

When you're doing a question that focusses on sources it is important to make sure you have time to plan, at least 10-15 minutes. If you rush to writing as soon as you start you might miss something so re...

When you're studying history it can be tempting to memorise all the facts in your textbook but at A-Level facts will only get you so far. A-Level history exams examine your ability to examine the key them...

Ever played 'spot the difference'? It's kind of like that. A good way to start is to get your pen/pencil/highlighter and circle anything in the image that jumps out at you, without yet wondering why (that...

Yes! It may seem like a waste of time, but allowing yourself to stop, breathe, and think can make your essay so much more concise, and thus likely to score higher. If you rush into your essay, too concern...