1. Paper 1: the logistics

2. What is Paper 1? 4 sources 4 questions
1 hour (plus 5 minutes of reading time)

3. Sources Both primary and secondary sources.
Length of each may vary but total length should not exceed 750 words.
One of the four sources will be a visual rather than text-based source
Photograph, cartoon, table of stats, graph, or map

4. Questions 1
Two parts that will assess your historical comprehension of the sources.
You do not need to give your own detailed knowledge in your response, however your contextual understanding will help you understand the content and message.
The only question that asks you to explain the content and meaning.

5. Question 1 Part a—3 marks Part b—2 marks
Make at least three separate points
Do not repeat the same point
Do not overly rely on quotes—make your point and then briefly quote two or three words of the source in support.
Part b—2 marks
Make two clear points
For each point, refer specifically to the content of the source to provide evidence for your answer

6. Question 2 4 marks OPCVL  Organization options:
Set up in two paragraphs—one on limitations and one on value
Set up in three paragraphs—one for O, P, and C

7. Question 3 6 marks Compare and contrast two sources
Make at least six points—be as balanced as possible
The keys
focus on how the sources are different not why they are different
Mention both sources in each sentence—they are looking for ‘linkage’

8. Question 4 9 marks Mini-essay
Requires you to synthesize material from the sources with your own knowledge.

9. Plan for 25 minutes Introduction Body Conclusion Brief—sentence or two
This should be your thesis
Body
Use BTS
Use ALL sources
Refer to sources directly as Source A, Source B, and so on
Use brief quotes
Include your own detailed knowledge—integrate this in to other paragraphs
Conclusion
Brief sentence which should answer the question and line up with your evidence

10. Synthesize the sources with your own knowledge
The key = this is an essay—don’t just list material from the sources, analysis is required.
Synthesize the sources with your own knowledge
This is supported by the information given in Source. . .
Source A suggests that . . .and this is supported by the fact that . . .
**You need to make sure you have enough time to answer this question as it is worth the most—9 points.