Exam technique: Russia and the Soviet Union 1905-1924

A) Describe TWO features of EITHER … OR … (6 marks)

• Pick key features

• Describe them both with added details

B) Study sources A and B and then answer the question that follows.

how far does source A support the evidence in source B about … ? Explain your answer (8 marks)

• 1 paragraph on how they agree - quote both

• 1 paragraph on how they disagree - quote both

• Conclusion

C) Study extract C and then answer the question that follows.

Extract C suggests… how far do you agree with this interpretation? Use extract C, sources A and B and your own knowledge to explain your answer (16 marks)

• 1 big paragraph on agreement - quote the source and your own knowledge

• 1 big paragraph on disagreement - quote and use own knowledge

• Conclusion that weighs up both sides of argument and ANSWER THE QUESTION