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Importance of Time Management
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Q1a
- Clearly state 1, 2, 3 points.
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Q1b
- Read the question carefully. If it asks about two countries, answer about both.
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Q2 Source Analysis
- It’s important to consider if the question matches the source.
- Read the question carefully and think about whether the Purpose/Content of the source matches what is being asked.
- Pay attention to the details in the source introduction, such as dates, titles, and author’s attributes, and consider if they can be used for Origin/Purpose.
- It’s even better if you can quote the content when referring to it.
- It’s important to consider if the question matches the source.
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Q3 Comparison
- It’s not enough to just say “X says A while Y says B.” Should we indicate the points of contention, like “They have a difference on N, X says ~~~“?
- However, this might take up a lot of time, so it might not be necessary to do it.
- The important thing is to clearly show the points of difference after generalizing them, so if you can embed that into your writing, it could save time.
- Clarity is important.
- It’s not enough to just say “X says A while Y says B.” Should we indicate the points of contention, like “They have a difference on N, X says ~~~“?
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Q4
- It’s important not only to add information but also to “synthesize” it.
- According to the mark scheme.
- I forgot what this means.
- I’m not quite sure what kind of questions will be asked.
- There are probably limited patterns, so it would be good to understand them.
- Examples:
- “Using the sources and your own knowledge, discuss the factors which influenced Mussolini’s decision to invade Abyssinia on 3 October 1935.”
- “Using the sources and your own knowledge, discuss the significance of the creation of the Second United Front in China.”
- “Using the sources and your own knowledge, discuss the effectiveness of the international response to German aggression between 1933 and 1938.”
- “Using the sources and your own knowledge, discuss the view that the ineffectual response of the League of Nations was the main factor in encouraging Japanese expansion in China.”
- It seems like anything could be asked.
- It’s more important to increase your own knowledge about the details rather than understanding the overall flow.
- Own knowledge
- The flow and structure should follow what the sources present, so it’s more important to memorize specific words and details.
- If you can mention them, it shows that you have own knowledge.
- It’s important not only to add information but also to “synthesize” it.