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When analysing primary sources there are two keys areas to consider - content and provenance. We'll look at each in turn.

Firstly content is all about what the source says or shows. What ...

Firstly, you need to write a strong introduction. This should include your thesis statement along with a brief outline of the main points of your essay. Your introduction should be structured so as to ind...

 The best way to structure your paragraphs for essays is to use the PEEL method. This stands for Point, Evidence, Explanation and Link. By following this structure not only do you foreground your main poi...

For general analysis of any primary source you should first consider two main things: the nature of the source, and who wrote it and for what auidence.

The nature of the source concerns w...

Conclusions are an often neglected aspect of student responses despite their importance in indicating judgemental ability and their usefulness for students wishing to access the higher mark bands.