"How should students approach each of the questions in the Sourcework Paper?"

Designed for: IBDP History students, Paper 1 (sourcework)

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Overview: This guide focuses on equipping students with the skills to analyse historical sources within the context of the IB History Paper 1 examination. It uses the topic of "Rights and Protest," specifically the civil rights movement in the United States (1954-1965) and apartheid in South Africa (1948-1964), as case studies. The resource provides methods for interpreting sources, understanding their value and limitations, and synthesising information from various documents with existing knowledge. The guide highlights the importance of source evaluation, comparison, and critical thinking for success in the exam. It offers structured approaches to answering different question types, including those assessing comprehension, evaluation, comparison, and synthesis. The ultimate aim is to enable students to construct well-supported arguments and demonstrate a nuanced understanding of historical events.