[Lvania]

Please help-i have my mock exam on Monday!
What is the best way to answer this type of question:

© Study sources C and D
(i) In what ways is the content of sources C and D different? (6 marks)
(ii) Explain possible reasons why these two interpretations are different. Use sources C and D and your own knowledge to explain your answer. (10 marks)

I would really appreciate help on the best technique for this question.

Many thanks

[MrJohnDClare]

When you are asked simply HOW the content differs, look first for OBVIOUS surface differences of fact, but then study the words/ details to deduce differences in approach, emphasis or tone.

When you have been asked WHY the sources are different, you will need to compare provenances - who wrote them, when, in what situation, and the motives/ intentions/purpose of the author - and this should give you ideas about why they wrtie different thngs/took a different line.
This is a question when it is usually vital to use your own knowledge

[Lvania]

Thanks for your help

[Lvania]

Thanks for the help-just got mock results back and I did pretty well on this paper.

[MrJohnDClare]

Lvania, on Jan 7 2009, 05:49 PM, said:

Thanks for the help-just got mock results back and I did pretty well on this paper.

Congratulations!
That's really good news.


And thanks for telling us - we always like to learn how forum members have gone on.