Marking instructions - Advanced Higher History essay
- 1. Summary information • Final exam will take 3 hours • Exam covers: two essays, three source questions • Exam is out of 90 marks (25 marks per essay; 40 marks all source questions) • Final mark is out of 140 marks (including Dissertation)
- 3. Marking Your essays (25 marks) will be graded based on four criteria: • Structure Include a clear and detailed Introduction, Main section, Conclusion • Analysis/Evaluation/LoA Build a clear and consistent line of argument throughout the essay • Historical sources Include relevant and regular reference to historians’ views • Thoroughness Include detailed facts and examples, linked to analysis/evaluation
- 4. Timing • Your exam will take 3 hours to answer two essays and three source questions • Aim for 50 minutes per essay – do not spend too long on one single essay • As a general guide your time should be spent as follows: • Write a plan 3 minutes • Write an introduction 5 minutes • Write the main section 36 minutes • Write a conclusion 6 minutes