Historical Investigation Part D
D Analysis
• an analysis that breaks down complex issues in order to bring out the essential elements, any underlying assumptions and any interrelationships involved
• an understanding of the issue in its historical context
• a critical examination of the factual material presented in section B
• an awareness of the significance of the sources used, especially those evaluated in section C
• a consideration of different interpretations of evidence, where appropriate.
• an understanding of the issue in its historical context
• a critical examination of the factual material presented in section B
• an awareness of the significance of the sources used, especially those evaluated in section C
• a consideration of different interpretations of evidence, where appropriate.
Marks Level descriptor
0 There is no analysis.
1–2 There is some attempt at analysing the evidence presented in section B.
3–4 There is analysis of the evidence presented in section B and references are included. There may be some awareness of the significance to the investigation of the sources evaluated in section C. Where appropriate, different interpretations are considered.
5–6 There is critical analysis of the evidence presented in section B, accurate referencing,and an awareness of the significance to the investigation of the sources evaluated in section C. Where appropriate, different interpretations are analysed.
1–2 There is some attempt at analysing the evidence presented in section B.
3–4 There is analysis of the evidence presented in section B and references are included. There may be some awareness of the significance to the investigation of the sources evaluated in section C. Where appropriate, different interpretations are considered.
5–6 There is critical analysis of the evidence presented in section B, accurate referencing,and an awareness of the significance to the investigation of the sources evaluated in section C. Where appropriate, different interpretations are analysed.