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My teacher tells me I need greater focus on the question in my essays. How can I do this?

The best way to ensure a clear focus on the question throughout your essays is to plan beforehand. I like to make sure I have written 4-5 points on a scrap of paper, along with a link back to the question fo...
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Answered by Aedan F. • History tutor
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“Stalin and Truman were equally responsible for the outbreak of the Cold War”. To what extent do you agree?

Extended Intro/ overview of argument : The relative roles of Stalin and Truman were both influential in contributing to the politically turbulent circumstances of 1945-49 in the origins of the Cold war. The ...
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Answered by Nilesh R. • History tutor
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The Tet Offensive was the main reason the USA lost the Vietnam War

While I have more experience with the IB (where questions concerning the Tet Offensive or war of psychology are very common), I am given to understand that the Vietnam War is also a common topic in GCSE and ...
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Answered by Horatio L. • History tutor
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How to write a 'One effect question?'

GSCE examiners want to see a progression of thought and evidence of argument within these questions. Therefore the best way to tackle this would be to use connective words such as 'the fact that'.......'mean...
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Answered by Marius P. • History tutor
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What kind of techniques will make my history essays better?

In history, teachers and examiners are always looking for people to know arguments and more importantly how to argue them effectively. Each topic in history has more than one viewpoint and it is up to you to...
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Answered by Dixi T. • History tutor
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