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How far could the historian make use of sources x and y together to investigate z

Investigating sources in conjunction with each other requires the employment of many of the skills used in analysing a single source, be that primary or secondary, but with a few key differences. 'Cross-r...

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Answered by Fred L. History tutor
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How do you structure an essay answer?

It's frustrating isn't it. You have done all the research, you remember all the dates and key points and you know all the answers. But you just have no idea how to structure your thoughts to make a cohere...

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Answered by Stephanie S. History tutor
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To what extent were the British Isles converted in the sixth and seventh centuries?

Christianity was a revolutionary form of human religious belief and organisation.  As it spread through the Western world, it rarely followed a linear path.  This was also the case across the B...

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Answered by Holly C. History tutor
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How to structure a 'compare and contrast' type of essay?

Let's take an example of comparing and contrasting the consolidation of power of two different Communist leaders, Stalin and Mao Tse-tung. The answer should address both key components of the question equ...

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Answered by Paulina S. History tutor
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How would I approach a source question?

Approaching source questions, whilst they may seem daunting, are reasonably straighforward. You use the simple PEA/PEE structure, whilst also taking into account the nature origin and purpose of the sourc...

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Answered by Charlotte N. History tutor
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