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The ability to use historical evidence effectively is one of the most important skills in GCSE History. Whether you are answering source questions, interpretation questions, or extended essays, your marks depend on how well you deploy specific, accurate evidence to support your arguments. This lesson teaches you how to select, present, and integrate evidence into your exam answers for maximum impact.
In the context of the AQA GCSE History exam, "evidence" can come from two sources:
| Source of Evidence | Examples |
|---|---|
| Sources provided in the exam | Extracts from diaries, letters, speeches, newspaper articles, photographs, cartoons, statistics, government reports |
| Your own knowledge | Facts, dates, names, events, statistics, and interpretations that you have learned through your studies |
Key Concept: The best answers combine source evidence (when sources are provided) with own knowledge. Using only the source without adding your own knowledge, or using only your own knowledge without referring to the source, will limit your marks.
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