GCSE Source Paper - Question 3 @ IvoHistory

This question will ask you about the usefulness of 2 sources – usually D and E. You must compare the usefulness of each source.

1. Both sources are useful because they tell me something about (topic on paper)

Both sources are useful because they tell me something about

2. Source D is useful because it helps me to understand …. (topic on paper)

    This source is a …. (eg diary)

    It was written/produced by

    who was

    It was produced in (date? month? year?)

    It was written/produced in order to (explain why)

    It is useful as it gives me evidence of (e.g. one person’s viewpoint? government message?)

HOWEVER there are limitations to the source. It may not be totally reliable because

3. DO EXACTLY THE SAME FOR SOURCE E

4. Overall the two sources are useful because they give me evidence of different points of view e.g.

If possible indicate which one may be more useful.

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