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How do you write a good essay under exam conditions?

Considering the question carefully, planning and time-management are key. Students who have revised their topic's knowledge content thoroughly can throw away easy marks becuse they cannot write well under pr...
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Answered by Philip B. History tutor
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How do you know you're writting what you need to be?

After months of studying huge amounts of content, come exam time, it can be easy to finally get the chance to put everything you know down on paper. While this will show knowledge, and therefore allow you to...
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How should I cross-reference sources well in an exam?

It can be daunting to have to use sources in an exam situation, as it provides another unknown: as well as not knowing what topic the question will be on, you also don't know what the sources will be. But th...
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How do I analyse a source for its origin, purpose, values and limitations on History Paper 1?

On History Paper 1, you'll be asked to analyse a number of sources for their "origin, purpose, values and limitations". When done correctly, these questions can be easy points as long as you accura...
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Answered by Bethany G. History tutor
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How far do you agree that Parliament’s superior economic resources account for its victory in the First Civil War?

The First Civil War came to an end in 1646 when Charles surrendered to the Scottish after four years of fighting. However Parliament’s victory was not inevitable, during the first two years Parliament suffer...
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Answered by Ella S. History tutor
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