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How does evidence shape design?

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BD Restoration England, 1660-1685

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How does evidence shape design?

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Narrative sequence: answer How does evidence shape design by focusing on Part four: The historic environment of Restoration England. Use the chronology of BD Restoration England, 1660-1685, select named evidence connected to Study people connected with the site, such as the designer, originator and occupants, 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 2 Section B: British depth studies including the historic environment, then anchor the answer in Part four: The historic environment of Restoration England. The evidence should connect to Study people connected with the site, such as the designer, originator and occupants 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 design

A common mistake is to write about design as a general opinion, or to mix up cause, consequence, change and continuity in 1660-1685.

Anchor the answer to Part four: The historic environment of Restoration England, use precise evidence, and state whether design is a cause, consequence, change, continuity or significant development.

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