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How to tackle a source evaluation question?

When it comes to source evaluation, do not under-estimate the power of COP. 

By this I mean Content, Origin, Purpose. I will go through each one.

Content: They are pretty se...

Answered by Liam P. History tutor
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How should I tackle an essay question to receive top marks?

Essay questions are a very tough, but very common section of any A-Level exam. 

My first tip is to look at the question as a broad outline, so if the question is along the ...

Answered by Liam P. 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...

Answered by Ronan V. History tutor
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To what extent were economics the primary factor for reform in Russia under Tsar Alexander II?

In order to assess whether economics were the most important factor for reform in Russia under Tsar Alexander II, the emancipation of the serfs in 1861 under Tsar Alexander II must be considered. There is...

Answered by James B. History tutor
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How can I write an effective conclusion to a factor based question?

The conclusion is the last part of the essay that the examiner will read, and therefore you should try to explicitly link it back to the specific question. This will tell the examiner that you have und...

Answered by Lucy W. History tutor
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