Hello all... Can some pls enlighten on the structure for writing the essays for the above mentioned? Pls enlighten about the compare/ contrast and balance that Cambridge examiners are looking for. Ty Ty..
Hi,I take history for my arts subject in Jc.Are you intending to take history/econs or are you already taking history/econs?If you belong to the latter,which topic are you mentioning of? Essay Outline will be : 1.Intro
2.5 body paragraph(Point,Evidence/Elaboration,Analysis/Link)
3.Evaluative paragraph(which is the most important factor)
Able to explain a little more in detail? I'm in the process of taking but I'm not sure about whether I can adopt the econs essay structure for history. Thanks!
At the moment, I'm touching on Cuban missile crisis.
1. Intro
2 and 5 -point evidence/elaboration, analysis, link? Can u explain the 2.5 pls? Thanks!
Originally posted by GoodBoil:1. Intro
2 and 5 -point evidence/elaboration, analysis, link? Can u explain the 2.5 pls? Thanks!
Intro:1.Start with defining your question requirements2.list down points you want to use for support and counter 3. state stand
Body:Point(you need to be well-versed with your egs first,then you will be able to come up with structured points answering the question.)>>>main
Evidence: Refer to your notes or do extensive research outside the notes(e.g.wikipedia)
Analysis:With reference to the point,how does your evidence relate to your supporting/counter argument or your point?>>main
Link:Restate how the analysis goes back to the main issue
Based on the above,History essay focuses on critical thinking skills rather than plain memory work.You need to be able to categorise and you your info wisely.
Generally,if you prefer SBQ style>>I suggest Econs if you are taking H1
If you like critical analysis essays>>I suggest history.
Just like you,I was in your shoes,debating to myself which should i choose,econs or history??I chose history as I prefer writing over SBQ.(FYI>>I have no experience of history in secondary sch)
General understanding of contexts will guide you far >>• assessing different interpretations of an argument
• formulating own ideas about a subject
• presenting clear and logical arguments
• evaluating historical evidence
• developing an understanding of historical concepts such as cause and effect, similarity and difference
and continuity and change.
That's what learning history is>>We cover content from Cold War to Global Economy.Cuban Missile Crisis is one of the parts of Cold War chapter.
/all the best in deciding for your subject combinations,JY