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Quick questions on Comparing sources explained: O-Level Social Studies
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What is the structure of a comparison point?Show answer
A clear comparison point has three moves:
What is q1?Show answer
Explain why writing a paragraph on each source separately is not a comparison. [2 marks]
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Source E praises a policy as "bold and necessary"; Source F calls the same policy "rushed and risky." State the relationship and prove it from both. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why should you look past the wording when comparing two sources? [2 marks]
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