Paper 1 source skills — Protest and change
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What does Question 1 on Paper 1 test?
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How the content of Source A and Source B can be used to answer the inquiry question, worth 6 marks.
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What does Question 2 on Paper 1 test?
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How the context (origin, purpose, time, place) of Source C shapes how it can be used, worth 6 marks.
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What does Question 3 on Paper 1 test?
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How the perspectives across ALL sources can be used to answer the inquiry question, worth 12 marks.
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What is the maximum mark for Q1 if only one source is used?
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3 out of 6.
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What is the maximum mark for Q3 if only one source is discussed?
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6 out of 12.
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What is the maximum mark for Q3 if only two sources are discussed?
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9 out of 12.
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What are the four elements of a source's context?
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Origin (who made it), purpose (why), time, and place.
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How does 'content' differ from 'perspective'?
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Content is what a source says; perspective is the standpoint or viewpoint behind what it says.
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Example: why might a 1968 NOW pamphlet demanding equal pay be useful content for Q1?
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It gives a specific, named grievance (unequal pay) and shows the movement's strategy was legal change, not just awareness.
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Example: why does a Tunisian state broadcast from January 2011 need care as a source?
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Its purpose (reassuring the public during unrest) means it likely understates how serious the protests were.
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Process: what three steps make a strong Q1 answer?
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Find specific details, link each detail to the inquiry question, and use both Source A and Source B.
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What turns a context description into context analysis?
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Explaining what the origin/purpose/time MEANS for how useful or limited the source is, not just naming them.
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