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Should I answer my favourite essay question first?

When it comes to essay questions, it often helps to answer your most difficult question second. That way you’re not ... [book session to see more!]

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Answered by Jem B. History tutor
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In an A Level essay, should I argue my opinion, or sit on the fence?

It’s important to remember that each exam board has different criteria, so I suggest you first read through and annotate the marking scheme carefully. On the whole, examiners want you to demonstrate that ...

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Answered by Jem B. History tutor
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How can I present my argument effectively when writing an essay?

The first step in presenting an argument effectively is knowing what argument the question is supporting. From there, you can either agree, disagree or produce a more nuanced view if you are able to. You ...

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Answered by Joe S. History tutor
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How should I structure an essay?

There are two ways I would suggest for structuring a good A Level History essay. The first, and my personal preferred method, is to write it thematically, starting with the most relevant or important them...

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Answered by Megan C. History tutor
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Examine the relative importance of both short- and long-term factors in the outbreak of the First World War.

To best answer this question in an exam-style setting I would opt for a thematic approach. By firstly examining the entangled web of alliances that emerged in Europe at the end of the 19th Century, one ca...

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Answered by Joshua V. History tutor
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