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Structuring Historical Arguments

Write the question here: Yes/agree arguments Now choose a two-part or simultaneous approach Are there enough links between the 'yes' and 'no' arguments to allow a simultaneous approach Now find examples/evidence to back up each of your arguments Priority order For the key Instruction words: 'How far' 'How successfully' 'To what extent' 'Assess' 'Discuss' 'Do you agree' No/disagree arguments Priority order ---- Question · Key 'instruction' words? . Therefore type of question? · Any terms/names/dates need explaining? Introduction First sentence of first paragraph (Have you made your key point?) Development/explanation of point? Evidence to support your argument? 1. 2. 3. Check: Have you referred back to the question/linked the point explicitly to the question? Link to next paragraph/point? First sentence of second paragraph Have you made your key point? Development/explanation of the point? Evidence to support your argument? 1. 2. 3. Check: Have you referred back to the question/linked the point explicitly to the question? Link to next paragraph point? ---