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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.

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