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How to analyse a source?

Analysing a source at first often feels like a daunting task, especially because it is unseen material, but it needn’t be! If you simply focus on what the question if asking you to do and structure it in an ...
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Answered by Matthew L. History tutor
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What is the most efficient way of structuring a history GSCE or an A-level essay question?

The most common question asked by all History students are to do with the way in which they are expected to structure an essay and how to stick to the question asked. It is so easy to lose out on marks just ...
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Answered by Aldona G. History tutor
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How do I structure an A Level essay?

The key here is to become familiar with the most effective way to tackle an essay which then means in the exam you won’t have to spend time to considering the best way to go about things. A crucial differenc...
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Answered by Izzy H. History tutor
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How should I approach a source-based exam?

Analysing sources is the part of A-Level History people tend to find most difficult. So you're not alone! Unlike with essay exams, it's pretty much impossible to question-spot and prepare an answer in advanc...
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Answered by Ewan D. History tutor
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How do I analyse a source?

Source questions can be scary, particularly as the short time limit makes you feel that every word has to count. To feel more comfortable when analysing a source, the most important thing to keep in mind is ...
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Answered by Joe D. History tutor
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