notes for SS skills!

1 4G3 Social Studies RevisionGeneral approach to SBCS:1.Read the main issue question for an understanding of the broader case study. 2.Read the questions, identify the type of skill(s) needed to ATQ. 3.Analyse the question – is there a specific focus or is it about the broader topic? oE.g. specific focus: How far do the journalists agree about the challenges to improving birth rate?  must compare information related to the challenges to improving birth rate.oE.g. broader focus: How useful is this source in the discussion on birth rate?  what about the birth rate? Whether it has been improving? Whether citizens are willing to have children? Whether governments are effective in managing the low birth rates? What is it? Select 1 and focus on that throughout.4.Read the background information.5.Read the sources and attempt questions.6.Always ATQ, follow question phrasing.Time management:SectionTotal number of marksSuggested time allocatedA: Source-Based Case Study35 m70 mins /1h 10minsB: Structured Response Questions15 m30 minsAlthough time is a constraint, do not rush through the source(s). Read them purposefully with clarity. Do not rush through writing your response, make sure that you’ve answered the question clearly (i.e. clear stand with one main point for each paragraph)Stay calm to remain clear-headed for the exam!

2 Source-Based Case Study (SBCS)No.SkillWhat it meansApproaches; how to writeTipsTime management1Inferencea logical conclusion based on evidence from the sourceBased on question, infer:- Content- Attitude- PerspectiveInferenceEvidenceExplanation- Should be related to the main issue question- For an inference on the author’s attitude, you’ll need to infer the author’s thoughts and/or feelings:Thought – opinion or judgement about an issue (e.g. ‘serious problem’, ‘government’s responsibility’)Feeling – e.g. satisfied, optimistic, hopeful, pessimistic etc.Examples of attitude: encouraging, optimistic, supportive, welcoming, critical, hostile, pessimistic, mocking etc.- Select specific evidence that supports your inference:Vague evidence: “Canada, the story goes, is a supporter of multiculturalism.”Specific evidence: “The Canadian government has resettled more refugees than any other country and with little negative reaction from the public.” ~ 5-10mins 2MessageThe overall idea the author wants to convey in relation to the main issue question.Message- Read the source in totality to find the overall message, avoid nitpicking ideas from a specific part of the source.~ 10-12mins3PurposeMotive / reason why something was done or saidPurpose wordAudienceMessageOutcomeSupport (Evidence)- Read the provenance in relation to the content of the source to determine the author’s purpose. - Purpose word is meant to show the intent of the author. Examples include: Convince/ Persuade/ Encourage/ Warn/ ~ 10-12mins

3 Justify/ Defend/ Educate/ Reassure/ Criticise / Mock- Outcome: The change in Feeling / Action / Thoughts of the audience that the