Exam Techniques

• What is the first question regarding interpretations in the study material?

  How does Int B differ from Int A?
• What should you focus on when answering how Int B differs from Int A?

  Describe the differences in interpretations
• What should you mention when discussing the differences between Int A and Int B?

  Who produced the interpretation
• What is the structure for answering how Int B differs from Int A?

  Summarize, then detail each interpretation
• What is the second question regarding the authors' views in the study material?

  Why might the authors of Int B & Int A have different views?
• What aspect of the authors should you consider when discussing their differing views?

  The provenance of their interpretations
• What factors should you analyze regarding the authors' differing views?

  Who wrote it, when, circumstances, motives
• Why is it important to discuss the authors' motives in their differing views?

  It explains why their opinions differ
• What is the third question regarding the interpretations in the study material?

  Which Int is more convincing?
• What should you base your judgment on when deciding which interpretation is more convincing?

  Your historical knowledge of the topic
• What should you include in your answer when stating which Int is more convincing?

  Reasons based on your own knowledge
• What should you recognize about the interpretation you find less convincing?

  It might have limitations
• What should your conclusion include when deciding which interpretation is most convincing?

  A judgment about which one is most convincing
• What is the fourth question regarding problems in the study material?

  Describe two problems
• What should you focus on when describing two problems?

  Two distinct and different points
• What should you provide for each problem you describe?

  An example and brief explanation
• What is the fifth question regarding the impact of events in the study material?

  How was x affected by y?
• What should you aim for in your answer about how x was affected by y?

  At least two paragraphs, ideally three
• What should you explicitly state when discussing how x was affected by y?

  What changed in the situation
• What is the sixth question regarding reasons in the study material?

  What was the more important reason why...?
• What should you include in your answer about the most important reason?

  Examples and explanations for your choice
• What should you recognize about the second reason in your answer?

  It also contributed but is less important
• What should your judgment include when discussing both reasons?

  Which was more important and why
• What are the key components to consider when analyzing interpretations A and B?

  • Differences in interpretations
  • Provenance of authors
  • Historical context
  • Authors' motives
  • Intended audience
• What is the structure for answering questions about interpretations in the study material?

  1. Summarize differences
  2. Detail each interpretation
  3. Discuss authors' backgrounds
  4. Provide examples and explanations
  5. Reach a conclusion
• What are the steps to take when describing problems faced by Germany after the Kaiser's abdication?

  • Identify two distinct problems
  • Provide examples for each
  • Briefly explain each problem
• What should you focus on when discussing how x was affected by y?

  • Explicitly state what changed
  • Discuss the impact on different groups
  • Aim for multiple paragraphs
• What is the approach to take when determining the most important reason for an event?

  • Identify the most important reason
  • Provide examples and explanations
  • Discuss a second reason and its relevance
  • Conclude with a judgment on importance