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How can I successfully answer an essay question which asks me to analyse the effect of various factors on a particular outcome? (E.g. How different events contributed to causing WW2)

The key to answering lengthy essay questions lies in two things: (1) Planning and (2) Structure. When analysing the significance of various factors, it is imperative to make a detailed plan in order to clari...
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Answered by Lulua M. • History tutor
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Critically assess the view that the concept of miracles is inconsistent with an omnibenevolent God?

The question asks students to critically assess the view of philosophers and religious texts about whether an omnibenevolent (all-loving God) could show favouritism and partiality towards his creation. Stude...
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How do I incorporate historiography into my IB history papers?

Historiography is very important in IB history, and really makes the difference between a 5 and a 6/7. The most simple way to incorperate historiography is to mention the school of historiography (e.g. Marxi...
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Answered by Rachel Y. • History tutor
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How do you best structure an IB history essay?

First of all, it is very important to have strong introduction, so that the reader knows exactly how you plan to answer the question. The most important thing to keep in mind that you have to explain what yo...
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Answered by Sophie C. • History tutor
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How do I make my A level History essay stand out?

General Overview: 1: Answer the question set, not the question you would like to answer. 2: Make sure you understand the question and all of its implications. What are you being asked to do? - e.g. To what e...
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Answered by Tim A. • History tutor
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