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How does evidence shape narrative account?

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Paper 1 Section B source-analysis requirements

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How does evidence shape narrative account?

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Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape narrative account by focusing on Wider world depth assessment requirements. Use the chronology of Paper 1 Section B source-analysis requirements, select named evidence connected to Write a narrative account using knowledge, understanding and second-order concepts of cause and/or consequence, and order events accurately, show movement from one development to the next, and avoid jumping chronology. End by answering the command word directly.

Explanation

This exam-style task requires a developed historical argument rather than a list of facts. Begin with the relevant period from Paper 1 Section B: Wider world depth studies, then anchor the answer in Wider world depth assessment requirements. The evidence should connect to Write a narrative account using knowledge, understanding and second-order concepts of cause and/or consequence and be explained through cause, consequence, change, continuity, significance or interpretation as appropriate. A strong final judgement shows why the selected evidence is more convincing than a vague or unsupported claim.

Common mistake

Avoid confusing narrative account

A common mistake is to write about narrative account as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in Paper 1 Section B: Wider world....

Anchor the answer to Wider world depth assessment requirements, use precise evidence, and state whether narrative account is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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