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How do I analyse a historical source?

Sometimes when faced with many historical sources at once that all discuss a similar topic, it can be hard to know where to start. By following a simple structure, you can be sure to achieve the best g...

Answered by Beth B. • History tutor

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How should I organize my answer to Question 2 on IB History Paper 1

The key to any Paper 1 question is to organize your answer in a manner which makes you examiner feel like they're on cloud nine. Remember, your examiners go through a number of papers, which means that...

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How should I evaluate a source?

Source evaluation is one of the most daunting aspects of History, almost everyone has struggled with it at one time or another! Here are a list of questions you can ask when analysing a source.

Answered by Alice C. • History tutor

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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 ...

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...

Answered by Aldona G. • History tutor

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