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How To Answer Sources Paper AS?

Hey guys :smile:
I've got my Sources paper resit and I was just wandering how to answer the 2 questions...
Reply 1
These were some general principles we were taught for edexcel:
1) mention all sources in intro (quote, mention viewpoint etc.) - but do so in passing
2) lead with the sources - each 1st line of each para should have a quote and clearly show the theme of the para.
3) remember to only say relevent things
4) talk about sources together and how they agree and/or disagree
5) mention reason why sources agree/disagree (good place to bring in the nature, origin and purpose of the source)
6) miss out paras/be sketchy in them in order to get a good conclusion in
7) talk about all sources in conclusion

And remember: essay 1 -only use own knowledge as absolutely have to for arguement to make sence, and essay 2 - lead with sources but make sure plenty of specific own knowedge in there (dates, names (spelt right), places, policies, battles etc.)

Hope this helps, and good luck
Cross reference all the way through.
Nop.
Present a good argument.
Give your final judgement in conclusion and make sure that the intro and conclusion are very clear.
But, its vital to have cross referencing and NOP.
Reply 3
Original post by helpneeded-a
Cross reference all the way through.
Nop.
Present a good argument.
Give your final judgement in conclusion and make sure that the intro and conclusion are very clear.
But, its vital to have cross referencing and NOP.


Sorry, I'm probably being an idiot, but what's NOP
Original post by LFChrispy
Sorry, I'm probably being an idiot, but what's NOP


I'm guessing it's Nature, Origin, Purpose
Reply 5
Original post by Procrastinate
I'm guessing it's Nature, Origin, Purpose


Ah, simples :smile:
Reply 6
Thanks guys :smile:
Hows revision being?
Reply 7
It's all about COPS: Content, Origin, Purpose, Sufficiency.
I'm retaking both Edexcel exams in Jan.
Original post by Delight :)
Thanks guys :smile:
Hows revision being?

Very bad! Still in process of taking notes for unit 1 edexcel AS resit. Have only done practice questions for Unit 2 and only been doing light revision for economics! And, havn't started history coursework, so i'm doing it now.. :frown: I'm just keeeping calm *sticks headphones in*

Edit: oh and politics, meh..only revised uk constitution :frown:
(edited 13 years ago)
Reply 9
Original post by helpneeded-a
Very bad! Still in process of taking notes for unit 1 edexcel AS resit. Have only done practice questions for Unit 2 and only been doing light revision for economics! And, havn't started history coursework, so i'm doing it now.. :frown: I'm just keeeping calm *sticks headphones in*

Edit: oh and politics, meh..only revised uk constitution :frown:


You do the same Exams as me :smile:
How many Exams you got in January?
Original post by Delight :)
You do the same Exams as me :smile:
How many Exams you got in January?

5, well 4...i had 76% in one already so not that bothered. We've spoken before :P Do you have history coursework too? :frown:

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