Question technique

Question 1

How is question one (what can be learnt) answered?

Answer 1

1. Pick out two specific points from the two sources
2. Give historical context
3. Give two developed points

Question 2

How is question two (accuracy) answered?

Answer 2

1. Identify and discuss the key points from the source
2. Use own knowledge to provide historical context to test the accuracy of the source
3. Reach a substantiated judgement upon the accuracy of the statement posed in the question

Question 3

How is question three (significance) answered?

Answer 3

1. Place the key issue into context, providing background detail
2. Continue to develop the context, providing some specific detail and make links to the key issue
3. Conclude with a reasoned and well-supported judgement on the key issue

Question 4

How is question four (connections) answered?

Answer 4

1. Select two factors and introduce them, pointing out a connection
2. Use your knowledge to explain and develop the connections further
3. Aim to cover a number of points to demonstrate how one factor related to the other factor
4. Conclude with a final sentence demonstrating a clear connection

Question 5

How is question 5 (how far do you agree) answered?

Answer 5

1. Outline the interpretation given in the source
2. Provide context - use own knowledge to expand develop the content of the source
3. Analyse the authorship for reliability and accuracy
4. Suggest other interpretations and give how they differ from the given one
5. Provide a reasoned judgement upon the validity of the interpretation given