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Introduction must be concise and provide some short background information on the topic e.g. if it is a question on Alexander III, give dates of his reign, his pesronality (if it is somehow relevant to the question) and his greatest achievements/reputation.
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It is essential that you say whether you agree or disagree with the statement in the question, you need to show a stance
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Use words from the question to make your point, then at the end of the paragraph, sum it up in one sentence again using words from the question
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Include some short evaluation at the end of each paragraph so your answer is at least somewhat balance e.g. Nicholas I did make a mistake trying to preserve autocracy... (near end of paragraph) However, Nicholas was brought up my his father Alexander III and tutor Pobedonostsev to posses a strong belief in autocracy, so perhaps he did not know how else to govern
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For the conclusion, just sum everything up nicely while further emphasising your stance on the question