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Exam skills: source handling and writing
Quick questions on How fully questions: source plus recall - SQA National 5 History
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What are add recalled knowledge the source omits?Show answer
The decisive part of the answer is your own knowledge. Identify relevant points about the issue that the source does not include, and signpost each clearly: "the source does not mention...". These omitted points are what lift the answer above the source-point cap, and they are where revision pays off. Aim for three or four relevant omissions, each a developed point about the issue, not a vague gesture.
What is reach a balanced judgement?Show answer
Close with a judgement on how fully the source covers the issue, supported by the points you have made. "The source describes the development only partly, because while it covers several aspects it leaves out important ones such as..."
What is q1?Show answer
Why can you not gain full marks on a "How fully" question using the source alone? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
How should you signpost a point of recalled knowledge so the marker credits it? [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
What does a good judgement on a "How fully" question look like? [2 marks]
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