8/7/2019 Paper One Tips
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By RJ Tarr at www.activehistory.co.ukand www.ibhistory.net /
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HOW TO DO SOURCEWORK IN IB HISTORY
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Why,according to
Source B,did
How to write the answer The first reason given by the source is
that [...]
The second reason given by the source is that [...] The third
reason given by the source is that [...]
Markscheme Award a mark for each validreason provided from the
source (no background knowledge needed). A validreason is one which
is backed up by detail from the source.
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1b
Whatmessage isconveyed bySource B?
How to write the answer
One message conveyed by the source is that [...], because the
source says / shows [...] A second message conveyed by the source
is that [...] because the source says / shows [...]
Markscheme
Award one mark for each validreason given based on the source
(background knowledge is not needed). A validreason is one which is
backed up by detail from the source.
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2 In whatways do theviewsexpressed inSource Csupport
theconclusionsexpressed inSource D?
How to write the answer Firstly, both source agree that []
Source C says that [] and Source D says that [].
Secondly, both source agree that [] Source C says that [] and
Source D says that []. Thirdly, both source agree that [] Source C
says that [] and Source D says that [].
Markscheme If only one document is addressed award a maximum of
[2 marks]; If the two documents are discussed separately award [3
marks] or with excellent linkage [4 marks]. For [5-6 marks] expect
a detailed running comparison.
Notes Unless phrased To what extent or "compare and contrast"
there is no need to provide a balanced answer looking at
bothagreements anddifferences of opinion.
There is no need to explain whythe sources agree or disagree
just describe howthey do so.
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