Source Questions/ Essay Structure

Question 1

Source question:

What does this source tell you about?

Answer 1

• Point
• Evidence with quotes
• Analyse

(No YOK needed)

Question 2

Source question:

What is the main message of this source?

Answer 2

• Write MM
• Evidence
• Analyse/explain (YOK and Author’s Perspective)

Question 3

Source question:

Is this source reliable?

Answer 3

• Why is it reliable
• Why isn’t it reliable
• Summary

(Must include YOK, evidence, objective or subjective)

Question 4

Source question:

What is the purpose of this source?

Answer 4

• Point in the first sentence
• Evidence
• Explain (YOK, intented audience and details from the source)

Question 5

Source question:

Comparison question

Answer 5

• Similarities (evidence)
• Differences (evidence)
• Conclusion (compare), mostly similar or different?

Question 6

Essay structure:

First paragraph (short intro)

Answer 6

• Outline all factors you will talk on

- State MIF

Question 7

Essay structure:

PEA paragraphs

Answer 7

Point: clearly stated in first sentence.
Evidence: explain with detail. Names/facts/ figures
Analysis: WHY is it important and HOW important is it compared to the other factors.

Question 8

Essay structure:

Conclusion

Answer 8

Explain argument by comparing importance.