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MARK SCHEME

**1. (a) What, according to Source …, was the significance of …? //[3 marks]//**

Award **//[1 mark]//** for each relevant point up to a maximum of **//[3 marks]//**//.//

**(b) What message is conveyed by Source …? //[2 marks]//**

Award **//[1 mark]//** for each valid point up to a maximum of **//[2 marks]//**. **//N.B.//** //Do not enter half marks or + and// //– but compensate between (a) and (b) if necessary for a final mark out of **[5 marks]**.//

**2. Compare and contrast the views expressed about … in Sources … and … //[6 marks]//**

If only one source is discussed award a maximum of **//[2 marks]//**. If the two sources are discussed **separately** award **//[3 marks]//** or with excellent linkage **//[4//****//–5 marks]//**. For a maximum **//[6 marks]//** expect a detailed running comparison/contrast.

**3. With reference to their origin and purpose, discuss the value and limitations of** **Source … and Source … for historians studying … //[6 marks]//** **Source A**

Ideally there will be a balance between the two sources, and each one can be marked out of **//[3 marks]//**, but allow a **//[4/2 mark]//** split. If only one source is assessed, mark out of **//[4 marks]//**. For a maximum **//[6 marks]//** candidates must refer to both origin and purpose, and value and limitations.

**4. Using these sources and your own knowledge, analyse the importance of … //[8 marks]//**

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">If only source material or only own knowledge is used, the maximum mark that can be obtained is **//[5 marks]//**. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">For a maximum **//[8 marks]//**, expect argument, synthesis of source material and own knowledge, as well as references to the sources used.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">EXAMINER'S TIPS

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">1. **Timing is crucial**

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Everything you write must ‘score’ a mark. Every comment must focus directly to the question. 25 marks awarded in 1 hour = roughly 2.4 minutes per mark.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Q1 = 5 marks = 12 mins <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Q2 = 6 marks 14.4 mins <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Q3 = 6 marks/ 14.4 mins <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Q4 = 8 marks/ 19.2 mins

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">2. **How to do the exam** [step a + b = 5 to 7 min]

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">a) Read each source, write& underline/ highlight key points: author (nationality), date, context, type source, key content <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">b) Begin to spot differences & similarities in sources – draw arrows <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">c) Answer the questions

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;">**3. Know the questions' requirements in advance**

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">**QUESTION 1** **= simple identification of lines from text** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- write more precisely to save time// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">- //don’t re-write question// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- no analysis required// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- number of marks = number points to make// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- This question is meant to be an easy start for candidates. State the obvious. Quote with key words.// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- Students always spend too long on this question//

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">The second question will usually directed towards a task such as comparison or application and analysis. The question may relate to three documents. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">This is simply comparing the content and themes of each Source. It is NOT asking why the sources might be different (eg author’s bias) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- do not re-write the content of each source// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- compare directly// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- quotes must be short// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- a tendency to repeat points wastes time. PRECISE ANSWERS NEEDED PLEASE.//
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">QUESTION 2 = simple comparing of the content/ messages of 2 sources to show how far they agree/ disagree. **

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">The question will be worded directly towards `evaluation` and `reliability` to avoid paraphrasing of content. The question will address the underlying historical use of the sources. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- You must look at date; author (& their involvement to see origin and purpose); type evidence (to evaluate purpose and value – if statistics then can they be trusted ; content (again to evaluate purpose); context etc.// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">//- you must use the key words in answer as ‘pointers’ – origin, purpose, value, limitation//
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">QUESTION 3 = always a question about the value & limitations of sources with reference to their origin and purpose **

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">**QUESTION 4 = always asks a question about the specific Russian topic and you evaluate that against the sources AND your own knowledge.** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">The final question requires a **mini essay** demanding the use of both source material (the documents) and the candidates own knowledge. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">The marks will be awarded equally for ‘own knowledge’ (4) and ‘sources’ (4). The best way is to combine the two when you write. Or write own knowledge first and then sources (or vice versa) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">- //You must combine both of these elements (equal allocation of marks) and answer the __precise question__. Most candidates lack ability to combine these two parts and run out of time//

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 160%;">__**In brief**__

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">You must identify key words in question and use them in your writing. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Stop repeating yourself. No superfluous comments. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">You must quote from source BUT only key words. Do not waste time with whole sentences. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Pre reading must identify quickly the message of text, key words & context/ author. Never forget if you see an oddity (eg source D was a modern source that gave a very traditional positive view of Stalin). <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">If you are good, you should be able to identify which sources would be useful to which historical school. So learn them (traditional, revisionist and post revisionist and the key dates in soviet historiography ie Glasnost impact). <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">You must know the topic extremely well to understand the sources properly. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Precision of expression requires a lot of practice….. you cannot do it on the day for the first time.

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