History CIE IGCSE - Paper 2 - How to answer questions - by eunho chang.

Why was this source published?

1st sentence - Point (why)

Next sentences - Evidence (from the source)

Last sentences - Context (from own knowledge)

n.b. - short, need own knowledge

How far do these two sources agree?

1st sentence - big message

1st paragraph - agree (pee)

2nd paragraph - disagree (pee)

Conclusion - how far they agree

n.b. kinda long, DO NOT NEED OWN KNOWLEDGE

How far do would these two cartoonists have agreed?

1st sentence - point (critical/supportive of who)

1st paragraph - evidence and explanation (first source)

2nd paragraph - evidence and explanation (second source)

3rd paragraph - why published at the time (own knowledge)

Last sentence - how far do cartoonists agree

n.b. long, need own knowledge

What is the message of this source?

1st sentence - big message of cartoon

Next sentences - evidence (from source)

Last sentences - why at this time (contextual knowledge)

n.b. short, need own knowledge

Was 'x' lying in this source?

1st sentence - lying or not

Next sentences - evidence (from source)

Next sentences - evidence (from nature)

Next sentences - evidence (from own knowledge)

n.b. short, need own knowledge

Are you surprised by this source?

1st sentence - Surprising or not

Next sentences - evidence (from source)

Next sentences - evidence (historical context)

n.b. short, need own knowledge

How useful?

1st sentence - useful

2nd/3rd sentence - evidence (from source/knowledge)

4th/5th sentence - cross reference from a different source

6th/7th sentence - explain using purpose and link

Repeat for not useful

Conclusion

n.b. long, need own knowledge

Study all the sources. How far?

Introduction

3 for 3 against

1st sentence - support/deny claim

2nd/3rd sentence -evidence (from source)

4th sentence - link back to question and explain

Conclusion

n.b. VERY LONG, NO NEED FOR OWN KNOWLEDGE