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How do I approach a History essay exam question?

Knowing the course content is essential to exceed in History, but exam technique is equally vital in achieving a good grade. At GCSE level, there must be a strong focus on the question throughout your respon...
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Answered by Lewis N. • History tutor
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What makes a good primary source?

Understanding the usefulness of different sources is important for historians. It is these sources that help them to formulate arguments and provide accurate depictions of the past. There is many ways a sour...
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Answered by Luke H. • History tutor
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How do I avoid falling into the second mark band when analysing a source?

Source analysis in GCSE history exams can be exceedingly tricky and it is very easy to miss out on the top marks because of a phrase or observation that the marking scheme deems as lower tier. When analysing...
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Answered by James B. • History tutor
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How should I structure my introduction in order to maximise my marks?

The introduction is the most important part of your entire essay as examiners will have already decided once they've read it which marking band they feel you belong in. As such your introduction needs to not...
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Answered by James B. • History tutor
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I need to improve my controlled assessment, which is about the extent of Nelson Mandela's contribution to the end of South-African Apartheid

Hi, well lucky you, because that is excactly what I wrote mine on. In terms of structure, begin with an introduction, then present each side for and against, and lastly, a conclusion. Use PEE(Point, Evidence...
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Answered by Ruqayyah L. • History tutor
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