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How should I start answering questions in the exam?

Planning is really important as it will help make sure you don't miss out any of your most important points whilst ensuring you don't end up 'waffling' about anything that's not relevant. A great way of star...
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Answered by Holly W. History tutor
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How do I write an effective introduction to an essay in an exam?

An excellent question! An effective introduction needs to make the argument of the essay clear from the outset. Your reader needs to immediately understand how you will answer the question and what your conc...
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Answered by Samuel J. History tutor
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How do you answer a ‘how far do you agree with the statement’ question?

This type of question can come up in both GCSE and A-Level History papers. Firstly, it is important to show both sides of the argument - you must outline points which both support and those which challenge t...
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Answered by Ella H. History tutor
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What is the difference between a good exam answer and a great one?

A good exam answer will include a range of primary evidence, demonstrating the student's knowledge of the subject. A great exam answer will open and close each example-filled paragraph with a direct link to ...
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Answered by Charlotte F. History tutor
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How can I quickly get to grips with a historical source in an exam?

When time is sparse, the best way to distinguish what the source is telling us to read it once and pick out three seperate lines from it. After doing this, look at each one and describe what each line is lit...
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Answered by Erin W. History tutor
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