Hist SBQ and SEQ Formats

History   *I have shifted Assertion questions to the appendix - my school is IP so we covered it. As far as I know   it’s covered in JC but I don’t think it’s tested for Os.*     SBQ     1. Basic Inference SEE format ● Statement, evidence, elaboration ● Consider everything then make a stand, do not jump to conclusions ● L4 for CK ● “Never take cartoons too seriously” - there may be more than meets the eye ● Don’t fixate on a few words/details, understand the full meaning ● Source A tells me that (inference in own words). This can be seen from Source A that (evidence). This suggests that (evidence). 2. Inference-Purpose Question Types ● “Why did the author say this?” / “What is the purpose of this source?” / “Why was this published?” / ”What was the intention of…” Elements ● Message + evidence ● Active Verb ● Target Audience ● Desired Impact (link to message) ○ Identify the tone (bias, exaggeration of emotion) and aims of the source ● CK (link to target and provenance) ● The message of the source is to (inference: mention active verb, TA and DI). From Source X, it states that (evidence). This suggests that (explanation: link to DI + evidence). This is supported by (CK). Therefore, (explanation: link back to DI). 3. Comparison Question Types ● How different/similar… describe ​ BOTH ​ ​ similarities and differences ○ Focus on what the question asks for first then talk about other side ● How are source X and Y similar/different? Describe ​ ONE ​ ​ only (ie the one asked in the qn) ● In terms of tone, content, purpose Created by H (2018). Please do not share without my permission.

Elements ● Basis of Comparison (state in own words) ○ Needs to show some form of stance ● [CONTENT] Establish BOC -> explain sources in own words -> comparison -> evidence ● [TONE] Establish BOC -> describe tone (emotions displayed) -> explain sources in own words -> evidence -> comparison ● [PURPOSE] Establish BOC -> explain sources in own words ​ in inference purpose format (that means TA, DI etc) -> comparison -> evidence ● C: can be similar and different ● T: usually only similar *(not confirmed) ● P: usually similar or diff 4. Utility Question Types ● “How useful is this source?” / “Can Source Y help you to understand….?” / “Is the source of any use….?” ​ no it is useless and deserves to die~ Elements ● Useful or not + why ● What the source is about ● Cross refer / CK to support usefulness ● Limitations: what ● Cross refer / CK to show limitations ● Check purpose for hidden motive ● Provenance and how it could affect the perspective on the issue ● Feels like there’s more to this but okurr ● Source X is useful as it shows (...). It states that (evidence). This is supported by Source Y which states that (...). However, Source X has its limitations in the portrayal of (...). Although Source X shows (...) , it did not show (...) as seen in Source Y, which stated that (... + evidence). Furthermore, (CK). Therefore… 5. Reliability Question Types ● “Do you believe this source?” / “Is this source reliable?” / “Do you trust what the author has claimed?” Elements ● Message + evidence ● Cross ref: other sources (+ evidence) and CK ○ Usually contradict = unreliable, support = reliable ● Consider: provenance, purpose (for hidden motive - if there is, explain + evidence) ○ If got purpose, then must include Inference P elements ● End: link back to message and reliability Created by H (2018). Please do not share without my permission.

● message + explanation + evidence -> *Cross-refer to check reliability + explain + evidence -> Purpose (if needed) ○ Eg Source X is unreliable as Source Y (message + evidence). Therefore,(link back to message)   SEQ Tips ● Provide context for points (ie reasoning behind them, eg instead of just stating that there was concern over communism, also mention WHY there was concern over communism) ● Support points with evidence and details ○ examples, statistics, trends ○ *** include at least 2-3 events of significance*** ● Think of terms of cause/effect ● Have a clear and BALANCED argument ● Show what takes place, how its significant, how it affects the qn: don’t just dump facts, you need to ​ explain them ● Pay close attention to the context of the question, such as time periods (eg Hitler during his time as ​ chancellor ​ …) ○ Consider time frame carefully – especially when considering which aspects to focus on ○ Explain the impact/significance of these events -> what they showed/illustrated about the issue in the question/ how did they drive it deeper/ further ● Explain how factor leads to issue ● PEEL may help ● Try to have conclusion 1. Agree/Disagree Format ● Intro -> agree side -> disagree side -> conclusion 2. Given Factor/Other Factor Format ● Intro -> GF -> OF1 -> OF2 -> conclusion Others   ● Always answer every question ● 150 min ○ 2-3 min skimming ○ 10min must check ○ SBQ: recommended 70-80min (14 min/qn) ○ SEQ: recommended 60-70min (5 min planning + 30-40min per qn) ○ When tired plan another qn or finish up previous parts Created by H (2018). Please do not share without my permission.

Appendix   Comparison Templates Template ​ : 1. Comparison based on similar content - Both sources are similar in showing that(point of comparison). Source X shows that ‘(Evidence)’. Similarly, Source Y shows that ‘(Evidence)’. Both sources imply that(explanation). 2. ​ Comparison based on different content - Both sources are different in showing that ____ (Introduction Statement). Source X shows that ‘_____’ (Evidence). This suggests that ____ (explanation: relate to evidence to support inference). 3. ​ Comparison based on similar tone - Both sources are similar in tone. Both sources are written in___ (adjective to indicate tone). This can be seen from Source X that ‘______’ (Evidence from source) and similarly, in Source Y, ‘_____’ (Evidence from source). 4. ​ Comparison based on different tone - Both sources are different in their tone. Source X’s tone is(adjective to indicate tone). This can be supported by Source X that ‘_____’ (Evidence from source). However, Source Y’s tone is ____ (adjective to indicate tone). This can be supported by Source Y that ‘_____’ (evidence from source). 5. ​ Comparison based on similar purpose - Both sources are similar in their purpose. Both sources try to (active verb to indicate purpose)(target audience)(purpose)(outcome). 6. ​ Comparison based on different purposes - Both sources are different in their purpose. Source X wants to (active verb to indicate purpose)(target audience)(purpose)(outcome). However, Source Y wants to (active verb to indicate purpose)(target audience)(outcome) Utility 1. State if the source is useful for the issue presented in question + evidence and explanation 2. Cross-refer appropriately to other sources/CK to support the usefulness + evidence and explanation and link to the source usefulness. 3. State the limitations / gaps of the source and how OTHER RELIABLE SOURCES/CK provide the missing info (evidence+explanation+compare the 2 sources) and if this will affect the reliability as a whole Created by H (2018). Please do not share without my permission.

4. Check purpose for hidden motive - state provenance and how it TA, Message, DI - CK (evidence) - So how does this affect usefulness in totality? 5. Link and conclude. Assertion Question type ● How far do the sources support the assertion/claim that … Process ● Understand assertion in the question ● Make inferences from source in relation to assertion ● CK: evaluate validity of source ● Cross refer: reinforce