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How do I tackle a source based paper?

Source based paper's are often what student's find the most difficult despite the fact that most of what they need to know is in front of them. When answering a source based question a little bit of extra kn...
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Answered by Eleanor C. History tutor
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What's the best way of approaching the study of historiography?

Historiography is a term that in my experience unnecessarily frightens some people studying at A-level. In some ways it does represent a shift from simpler primary source based analysis, but in reality, the ...
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Answered by Ronan V. History tutor
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How can I incorporate historiography into an essay?

1. Use quotations sparingly. They must make grammatical sense in the sentence. 2. Make sure to analyse them after using them - otherwise they are worthless. 3. Use them to back up an argument you have alread...
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Answered by Anna M. History tutor
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How do I write a good introduction?

1. Briefly: why the essay question is interesting and important, and/or acknowledge the key focus of the question. 2. How you will structure your essay - the main point of each paragraph.('Firstly, I will di...
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How could I structure an essay on the causes of the Cold War?

You want to avoid a chronological structure - thematic is best. Here is a suggestion of 3 themes: 1. Pre-existing tensions between the US and USSR before the outbreak of the Cold War. (Ideological difference...
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Answered by Anna M. History tutor
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