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Quick questions on How far do sources support: N(A)-Level Social Studies source skills
8short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What are group the sources?Show answer
The clearest structure is two groups:
What are weigh reliability where it matters?Show answer
You do not need to check every source's reliability, but you should comment where it changes the picture. If a source that seems to support the view is actually an advert or a one-sided account, say so: it looks like support, but its purpose makes it less trustworthy. This shows mature handling of evidence.
What are no evidence from sources?Show answer
Every support or challenge point needs a detail from that source.
What is never mentioning reliability?Show answer
Note when a supporting source is actually one-sided, so it does not count fully.
What is no final judgement?Show answer
After grouping, you must say how far overall, with a reason that weighs quality, not just counts.
What is q1?Show answer
A set of three sources is about whether a new MRT line has reduced traffic. Two sources (a commuter and a table of falling car use) support it; one (a driver complaining roads are still jammed) challenges it. How far do the sources support the view that traffic has fallen?
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why you should comment on the reliability of a source when answering a how-far question. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
A view states that "the neighbourhood feels safer since the new lighting was installed". One source agrees, one disagrees, and one is a flyer from the company that sold the lights. How would you handle the flyer?