What skills do I need to use to get an A?

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Hi mellie. What exam board are you on?

Edexcel

Okay awesome.

Obviously when it comes down to it, getting the A grade is up to you and how much effort you put in etc. But as for the skills, I can help you a little for this.
Your question A will be similar structured to the Unit 1 - in the sense that you have no sources and work from own knowledge.
You will need strong knowledge, but technique is important.

Question B will be of similar structure to your unit 2 paper. Obviously it will be more advanced.

Regardless, the sources guide the answer. This means that you refer to the historical interpretations such as Germany was responsible for pursuing a war of conquest and aggression according to Fischer. And then you add your own knowledge and cross reference with other sources.

Point, Evidence, Explain Qualify/contrast
Qualifying is in particular very important because you show the limitations of the argument. You are looking to show both sides of the argument and come to a weighted conclusion in the end.

And for the coursework - I am aware you will need the skills of the other three units.
Question A is source based answering.
Question B is evaluative/historiography

I have also written this up if it helps.