History essay checklist

• What is the purpose of the A-Level Essay Checklist?

  To guide and check essays
• What should you do before writing your essay?

  You must plan your facts and argument
• What is the first step in the essay checklist?

  Define terms and question
• Why is it important to consider long/short term ideas in your initial opinion?

  It adds depth to your argument
• What should each paragraph have according to the checklist?

  A clear paragraph theme
• What type of evidence should be included in the essay?

  Specific and detailed evidence
• How should evidence be linked to the question?

  It should be used to make a point
• How can you show balance in your essay?

  By including counterpoint evidence
• What is the purpose of the Mini-Judgement in the essay?

  To sum up the factor and link to the question
• How should you link between paragraphs?

  By discussing factors' relationships
• What should be repeated a minimum of three times in the essay structure?

  Factor/Counterpoint/Mini-Judgement
• What should the Judgement/Conclusion discuss?

  How factors link together
• What is essential for a clear overall judgement in the conclusion?

  It must answer the question
• How can you add depth to your analysis in the conclusion?

  By discussing speed and extent of change
• What is emphasized as a crucial step before writing an essay?

  Planning your facts and argument