research question in a • The selection of source materials broader is clearly relevant and appropriate historical context. to the research question. The student must • Knowledge of the demonstrate that they topic/discipline(s)/issue is clear and understand and can use coherent and sources are accurately historical used effectively and with terms and concepts understanding. relevant to the research Use of terminology and concepts is topic. good. Where it is deemed • The use of subject-specific useful to clarify terminology and concepts is meaning or context, students may provide accurate and consistent, further explanation or demonstrating effective knowledge definition of selected and understanding. terms or concepts. Additionally, students must demonstrate that the knowledge gained from their selected sources can then be analysed and, on the basis of this analysis, form an argument and reach a conclusion(s) to the research question.
• The selection of source materials is clearly relevant and appropriate to the research question. • Knowledge of the topic/discipline(s)/issue is clear and coherent and sources are used effectively and with understanding. Use of terminology and concepts is good. • The use of subject-specific terminology and concepts is accurate and consistent, demonstrating effective knowledge and understanding. research question in a broader historical context. The student must demonstrate that they understand and can use accurately historical terms and concepts relevant to the research topic. Where it is deemed useful to clarify meaning or context, students may provide further explanation or definition of selected terms or concepts. Additionally, students must demonstrate that the knowledge gained from their selected sources can then be analysed and, on the basis of this analysis, form an argument and reach a conclusion(s) to the research question.
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