Dos

Before you start writing:

Read all the questions first before source s

Make notes beside Qs

Can do 8 marker first – gives overview + ensures that 8 marker is done!

Writing your answers:

For each Q go through the following steps;

1. Think which type of Q it is.

2. What skills are being tested

3. Read source knowing what you are looking for

4. Make sure you have an introductory ‘big picture’

5. Use appropriate source recall/ development

6. Additional recall where necessary

7. Come to a conclusion

Don’ts

•Write out the question

•Be a robot (origin, authorship, purpose) – not always required

•Copy out large sections of the source

•Say what is says rather than what it means i.e. analyse/ interpret

•Answer 4 question types in one question

•Miss out any questions

•Take too long on one question

General Points

Remember...

•Clarity - handwriting as well as simple sentences and pause breaks between sections of your answer•Spelling - do yer best! Particularly with words/names like appeasement, Chamberlain•Time Management•Slang•Abbreviation•Leave spaces between answers to add to later if needed•If stuck - move on to next question•Avoid bullet point type answers