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How To Get 6 or 7 in Paper 1

The document provides advice for answering questions in a global politics exam to earn high marks of 6 or 7. It recommends for each question to: 1) show understanding of the question without copying; 2) explain with examples for multiple points using your own words; 3) contrast four points between sources with quote explanations and critical thinking; 4) focus on the claim with references to all sources and own knowledge, exploring counterclaims.

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How To Get 6 or 7 in Paper 1

The document provides advice for answering questions in a global politics exam to earn high marks of 6 or 7. It recommends for each question to: 1) show understanding of the question without copying; 2) explain with examples for multiple points using your own words; 3) contrast four points between sources with quote explanations and critical thinking; 4) focus on the claim with references to all sources and own knowledge, exploring counterclaims.

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PAPER 1 GLOBAL POLITICS: HOW TO GET 6 OR 7 (AND YOU ALL WANT TO GET THAT)?

Question 1 (5 min):
- This is a comprehension question, so you need to show that you understand the question
- With reference to source A, however you in a sense need to have your own knowledge
- Don´t copy the text from the source, use your own words ( some quotes ok)
- Leave some space between the identifications

Question 2 (10min):
- You need to EXPLAIN; so it needs to be more robust
- Two points
- Again use your own words with reference to the source, it is not enough if you just copy
the source!!
- Include your own example; not from the source!

Question 3 (20 min)


- You need to CONTRAST (= DIFFERENCES) FOUR POINTS
- IF YOU COMPARE WHEN YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO CONTRAST, YOU´LL GET ZERO!
- Remember the view to which you are supposed contrast: “Reveal about”…
- You are looking for “Quote explanations”: Source B says this, on the other hand Source D…
Whereas Source A…EXPLANATIONS STRAGHT AFTER THE SOURCE QUOTE! IT IS NOT
ENOUGH IF YOU JUST INTRODUCE THE DIFFERENCE.
- You need to show your critical thinking skills
- “SOURCE B is generally optimistic whereas Source D is generally more pessimistic”

QUESTION 4 (40 min)


- you clearly need to focus on the question: You´ll have a claim, which you need to reference
to throughout
- use all the sources and your own knowledge
- relevant and accurate knowledge should be demonstrated, an effective synthesis between
the source references and your own knowledge
- counterclaims need to be explored and evaluated (if you have counterclaims, you are on
the road to 7 marks)

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