1. England – A New Century 1900-24 AS History Source Paper Revision Overview

2. Overview – Both Questions
Sources are always the focus and drive the answer
Own knowledge used to test and evaluate sources
Avoid sequencing in both answers – sources MUST be cross referenced
Use the time at the start to plan
Read EVERY source carefully – work out its nature, origin and purpose
Provenance is important in BOTH questions, not just the 1st one
Focus on the KEY ISSUE in the Q – they are not looking for a generic response to the topic as a whole. Underline it on the Q Paper if it helps
The introduction and attribution of the source are vital – READ and USE them

3. Question A – Compare 2 Sources
In your plan – identify key areas of agreement and disagreement that you can compare
You must compare the sources consistently
Never write a paragraph on 1 source
Avoid sequencing – never write about A, then B
Sources should be cross referenced consistently
There should be even use of the 2 sources
Own knowledge should be carefully selected and used to evaluate sources – not narrate them
Use provenance to evaluate the sources
The judgement you are making is on which of the 2 sources is better evidence about the key issue in the question – not a judgement on the key issue itself
You should be making judgements as you go along – not just in the conclusion

4. Question B – How far do the 5 sources support the interpretation that …
In your plan – group the sources according to what they say about the interpretation
You must use all 5 sources
You must group your sources according to whether they support or do not support – use them in groups, never in isolation
Never use the sources sequentially (A, then B, then C etc)
Each paragraph should be using 2, if not 3 or 4 sources
You have to use your own knowledge and the provenance to assess the validity of the sources as well as saying whether THE SOURCES agree or disagree with the interpretation in the question – NOT WHETHER YOU AGREE
Cross referencing of sources is vital
Again, judgement should be seen throughout and in the conclusion – on balance how far ‘DO THEY SUPPORT the interpretation that …’
Sources must be used in the conclusion / judgement

5. Hints and Tips Different colour pens for different sources
Different colour pens for sources / own knowledge
Different colour pens for content / provenance
Never start Qb with source A … might help avoid sequencing!
Take at least 5 minutes to PLAN each answer
The differences between the dates of sources is crucial – what happened in the intervening period and how does that affect what it is saying
Build a big, detailed chronological timeline of people and events
Contextual knowledge is key for evaluation – but not pages of it. One or two carefully selected sentences are fine
The sources always DRIVE the answer – you should write more about the sources that what you know
Structure is important – use defined paragraphs (indent), good spelling and grammar and have a clear defined conclusion