SHELF 9780435183127 HISTORY PAPER 3 THE COLD WAR AND THE AMERICAS (1945-1981) STUDENT 60p
SHELF 9780435183127 HISTORY PAPER 3 THE COLD WAR AND THE AMERICAS (1945-1981) STUDENT 60p
SHELF 9780435183127 HISTORY PAPER 3 THE COLD WAR AND THE AMERICAS (1945-1981) STUDENT 60p
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lntroduction<br />
Writing Paper 3 essays<br />
Your Paper 3 essays will be assessed using the set markbands and the mark schemes specific to each<br />
examination paper. The key difference between yourPaper 2and Paper 3 essays is that for Paper 3 you need<br />
to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding of the topics covered, give very detailed zupporting<br />
evidence and examples, and fully develop your critical analysis of the set question.<br />
When planning and writing your Paper 3 essays you could use the grid below to check where your response<br />
meets the markband descriptors.<br />
No structure.<br />
No clear understanding ofthe set<br />
question.<br />
No relevant knowledge.<br />
1l<br />
Limited attempt to structure response. Little understanding of the set question.<br />
Knowledge is limited, inaccurate and/or<br />
lacks relevance.<br />
4-6 Some attempt to structure.<br />
Some paragraphing. Lacks clarity.<br />
Some understanding of the question.<br />
Some knowledge, however tends to be<br />
inaccurate and/or lacks relevance,<br />
The answer has structure but is not<br />
always coherently focused on set<br />
question.<br />
There is understandlng of the set<br />
question. Question is only partially<br />
addressed.<br />
Knowledge is usually accurate. Lacks<br />
depth and detail.<br />
10-12 Sound structure throughout and<br />
focuses on set question. Sometimes<br />
lacks clarity.<br />
Whole question is understood and<br />
addressed.<br />
Knowledge is consistently accurate and<br />
relevant. Evidence and examples used<br />
to support arguments.<br />
13-l 5 Consistently well structured and clearly<br />
focused on set question.<br />
Demonstrates a thorough<br />
understanding of the question and its<br />
implications.<br />
Knowledge is consistently detailed,<br />
accurate and relevant to the question.<br />
Evidence and examples are effectively<br />
used to support all arguments.