Structure of a 25 mark History essay
I don't know whether someone will respond in time, I'm new to this website, but I have scholarship exams tomorrow and wanted to ask for tips.
These are exams for sixth form, and I believe I will have to write two Alevel history essays.
I'm not certain about the structure of these essays and how it needs to be set out.
These are exams for sixth form, and I believe I will have to write two Alevel history essays.
I'm not certain about the structure of these essays and how it needs to be set out.
Reply 1
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I’m not really sure what you mean by 25 mark history essay. Like the 25 markers you get in the AQA exam? If so it’s something like this:
The question will probably be something like “to what extent was x caused by y” be VERY clear what side you are on in your intro and conclusion but also do a balanced argument - it should look like:
Intro
Argument from side you DON’T agree with
Argument from side you DON’T agree with
Argument from side you DO agree with
Argument from side you DO agree with
Conclusion
If this isn’t the type of question you are talking about I’m sorry, but good luck either way!
If it is I can send you one of mine I did recently to see the structure in action? I got an A for it. It’s on the British empire but I’m sure you’ll get the idea of the structure nonetheless.
The question will probably be something like “to what extent was x caused by y” be VERY clear what side you are on in your intro and conclusion but also do a balanced argument - it should look like:
Intro
Argument from side you DON’T agree with
Argument from side you DON’T agree with
Argument from side you DO agree with
Argument from side you DO agree with
Conclusion
If this isn’t the type of question you are talking about I’m sorry, but good luck either way!
If it is I can send you one of mine I did recently to see the structure in action? I got an A for it. It’s on the British empire but I’m sure you’ll get the idea of the structure nonetheless.
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by TyposI don't know whether someone will respond in time, I'm new to this website, but I have scholarship exams tomorrow and wanted to ask for tips.
These are exams for sixth form, and I believe I will have to write two Alevel history essays.
I'm not certain about the structure of these essays and how it needs to be set out.
These are exams for sixth form, and I believe I will have to write two Alevel history essays.
I'm not certain about the structure of these essays and how it needs to be set out.
Because it's not quite clear which type of question you are after it is difficult to advise. I know it won't be Edexcel because we only have 20 mark questions on that board. Which leaves likely AQA or OCR (or WJEC I suppose).
Advice would mainly be to make sure you have a conclusion, it is worth cutting some of your middle paragraphs down to allow yourself time for a conclusion. The main thing I see Y12s doing in their history essays is straying too far away from the question. Try to stay focused on the question during and at the end of every paragraph.
Hope this is useful
Reply 3
Keep it simple: start with a clear intro stating your argument, then use 2–3 main paragraphs with evidence and analysis, and end with a short conclusion that links back to the question. Practice planning quickly before writing. Good luck!
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