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Quick questions on Drawing conclusions from sources - SQA Higher Modern Studies
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What is synthesising evidence?Show answer
Synthesis is the single biggest discriminator. A candidate who supports a conclusion with a figure from only one source is capped in the middle band. A candidate who links a figure from Source A to a related figure from Source B, and names both, reaches the top band. The skill is the same one rewarded in the National 5 course, but at Higher the markers expect tighter, more selective use of evidence.
What is structuring the answer?Show answer
A reliable structure for each paragraph is: conclusion sentence, then "This is shown in Source A which states... and this is supported by Source B which shows...".
What is supporting with evidence?Show answer
Every conclusion must be backed by specific evidence, a direct quotation or a figure, drawn from the sources. A conclusion with no evidence, or evidence with no conclusion, gains nothing. Vague support such as "the source agrees" will not do; you must name the figure or quote the phrase.
What are just copying facts?Show answer
A conclusion is an overall judgement, not a line lifted straight from a source.
What is q1?Show answer
State what is meant by synthesising evidence. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how you would structure an answer that asks for conclusions under several headings. [4 marks]
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