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How do you write a worthwhile plan under exam pressure?

Possibly the most crucial element to writing a good history essay is a plan. However, this is not always easy under exam conditions and the temptation to dive straight into writing your answer is always ther...
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Answered by Georgia H. • History tutor
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How do I structure a 25-mark essay question, such as '‘Democracy in Britain in 1885 was little different from that in 1846.’ Assess the validity of this view.'

Key with structure at A-Level: keep it simple and consistent. Introduction: outline key themes and issues (and any hazy definitions), and end with what you'll conclude. Main body: essentially, yes and no. It...
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How should I structure my essay answer?

There are two types of questions given by examiners: factors questions or yes/no questions. For instance, if looking at Hitler's rise to power you could get a question along the lines of: 'The economic situa...
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The Elizabethan poor law of 1601 was the greatest attempt within the tudor dynasty to alleviate poverty and unemployment. To what extent do you support this statement?

The Elizabethan poor law of 1601 was fundamental in reducing poverty, notably in the localities, it served as a cohesive piece of legislature that unified a variety of poor relief efforts. However, this part...
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Answered by Sarah M. • History tutor
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What impact did Louis Pasteur have on modern medicine?

Louis Pasteur showed that airborne microbes were the cause of disease, where previously people had blamed superstition. He built on the work of Edward Jenner, who discovered the smallpox vaccine, and helped ...
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