Paper 2 Review and Practice n The best

+ Paper 2 Review and Practice

+ n “The best responses revealed command of chronology, task identification, structure and above all the provision of relevant historical detail. It cannot be emphasized enough that answers must be supported by reference to historical knowledge. ” n “Too many responses suffered from a great [lack] of sufficient, relevant, accurate historical knowledge. Sweeping generalizations devoid of convincing historical substantiation seemed to characterize too many responses. ” -May 2010 Historical Subject Report

+ Structure of Essay Introduction n 3 -4 sentences (including thesis sentence) n Define terms/concepts in the question n Address the question clearly and explicitly n Include the direction of your essay (what is your argument? )

+ Structure of Essay Main Body Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 n Focus on one point per paragraph n State what topic each paragraph is discussing n Split up larger points into additional paragraphs n Link these paragraphs together to improve clarity

+ Structure of Essay Main Body Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 n Each paragraph should directly relate to the question n Support everything with specific examples n Use historiography to enhance (not replace) your analysis

+ Structure of Essay Conclusion n Conclusion must come back to the question n Restate the main points of your argument n Conclusion should be a direct answer to the question Conclusion

+ What Not to Do n Tell a story n Avoid n Write n Use narrative and focus on analysis general answers slang/idioms/“expressive” language n Spend n ~50 n Stray too much time on one question minutes from the question

+ Paper 2 Practice n Using the following prompt complete each step in sequence: n n n Brainstorm Develop a thesis Draft an outline Introduction 1 body paragraph (strongest point) n “A European War rather than a World War”. To what extent do you agree with this judgment of the First World War? n You will have 15 min to complete the following

+ Paper 2 Practice n Using the following prompt complete each step in sequence: n n n Brainstorm Develop a thesis Draft an outline Introduction 1 body paragraph (strongest point) n “A European War rather than a World War”. To what extent do you agree with this judgment of the First World War? n You will have 15 min to complete the following