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How do I structure a 6 mark question?

With a 6 mark question the basic structure for an answer is 3 key points with a few lines of evidence and analysis per point. For example: If the question was 'Name 3 key features of the Potsdam Conference o...
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Answered by Hugh A. History tutor
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How do I analyse a primary source?

Analysing a primary source is key for everyone trying to explain a particular event in history. One must try to distance themselves and their opinions firstly and certain crucial points must be answered: wha...
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Answered by Károly G. History tutor
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How do I analyse a primary/ secondary source?

When analysing a source there are some easy rules to stick to in order to ensure a deep analysis. Firstly, never take what you're reading or, if it's a picture, looking at at face value. Every source has an ...
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Answered by Kimran R. History tutor
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What is the best way to evaluate a historical source?

There are a number of ways to evaluate a source, and by using a range of these you can get an excellent idea of whether it is reliable or not. When was it written?- Often public opinion on certain people or ...
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How do I know whether my controlled assessment has a strong enough argument?

We can go through your controlled assessment one paragraph at a time, and look at exactly what you are trying to argue in each paragraph. From then on we will use 'PEEL' (point, evidence, explanation, link) ...
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Answered by Annie L. History tutor
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