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How should I plan my history essay?

Planning is essential to a successful history essay and it is important that you allocate enough time to make a plan of what you are going to write. I have a helpful planning method that involves four imp...

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Answered by Dannika G. History tutor
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What constitutes a perfect essay?

It is essential that you read the question properly. By this I mean do not just glance over it and start your essay, you really need to get to grips with what the question is asking you to do. One techniq...

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Answered by Joel P. History tutor
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How should I structure my GCSE History essay?

When it comes to a GCSE History exam essay, it is important to have a clear structure to your argument. Do not simply write down everything you know about a specific topic, for example, if the question wa...

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Answered by Samuel A. History tutor
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Were Stalin's strengths the main reason why Stalin took control of the Soviet Union in the years 1924-28?

It can be argued to a large extent that Stalin's strengths were the main reason why Stalin took control of the Soviet Union in the years 1924-28. It is also important to consider other relevant factors su...

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Answered by Rachel O. History tutor
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What are good techniques for remembering the dates of important historical events?

The timeline is often an undervalued tool to learning dates. Visual learners especially may find it useful to see the order of events set out logically in front of them. Using colour coordination for cert...

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Answered by Sarah I. History tutor
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