Higher Modern Studies source question structure

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For full marks, you must refer to all of the sources

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0 marks are given if it isn't clear to the marker that the evidence you have selected is there to prove that the statement is in/accurate (aka make sure to really spell it out for them, act kind of like you're leading them directly to the conclusion you want them to reach instead of expecting them to know)

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You're capped at 8 if there is no obvious overall conclusion

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You must select source evidence which shows that the statement is accurate and then do the same for inaccurate, you can't just argue one side all the way through

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Accurate and inaccurate evidence is given in a 'set'. Each set is worth 3 marks

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It's basically a fancy support/oppose which was completed in Nat 5 so I'd recommend 2 different colours of highlighters

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2 marks are awarded for coming to the correct, nuanced conclusion on the accuracy/inaccuracy of a source

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You basically want to put together all the evidence you've selected to back up your point, in your own words

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"The statement that ______ is accurate because in Source (_) is states that ______. (ONE MARK)

2.

"This is further supported by Source (_) which shows that _______. (ONE MARK)

3.

"This clearly shows that _____." (ONE MARK - EVALUATIVE COMMENT)
Use words like "significantly", "majority", "adequate" etc, they all signal that you're attempting evaluation rather than more source marks
(3 mark set achieved)

4.

Repeat steps 1-3 again, this time changing it to say that the statement is inaccurate
(3 mark set achieved - total of 6 marks banked)

5.

Do it once more, choosing either accurate or inaccurate
(3 mark set achieved - total of 9 marks banked (only counted for 8 though))

6.

2 marks for your overall judgement which is sophisticated and has sufficient depth (it uses evidence that you've put into your own words)
(2 marks achieved - total of 10 marks banked!!)