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uk The Internal Assessment in IB History Total: 1500-2000 words; 25 marks available in total Marks 2 Section A. Plan of the Investigation
INTRODUCTION This serves the same purpose as an introduction in a normal essay. Follow this sort of format and you can't go wrong: a. Paragraph 1: "This study will seek to answer the question 'X'. I chose this question because..." b. Paragraph 2: "In order to answer this question, I have structured my analysis section [d] in the following manner..." c. Paragraph 3: "Throughout the study, I make use of a variety of sources, including the following:..." NARRATIVE In this section, DESCRIBE the main events, issues, personalities etc. relevant to the study. As far as possible, it should "tell a story" - it is designed so the examiner gets an overview of the topic. It should be detailed, with plenty of QUOTES+FOOTNOTES to show that it is well researched (aim for at least five different sources and the more BOOKS the better). Illustrations / documents etc. should be included in Section [F] as appendices and are not included in the word count. ANALYSIS (a) Sourcework skills Select two sources of different types (e.g. NOT two films or two books - but rather one of each), and assess their usefulness. This should be approached in exactly the same way as the question in paper 1: "With reference to their origins and purpose, explain the value and limitations of Sources X and Y". ANALYSIS (b) Essay skills This is the main part of the study, and should be written in the same format as an IB essay. You could follow this format 1. Importance of the investigation in its historical context (why was your topic important THEN? What lessons does it still provide for use NOW?) 2. Different interpretations: What are the main debates between historians and commentators on your subject? 3. Critical analysis of evidence: Quote+Footnote as often as you can, from a wide range of sources. Refer to the value and limitations of all sources you use to help you answer the question. 4. Historiography and philosophy in history: Does the study raise any fundamental problems of history? Refer to your TOK sessions on causation and sources here to help. A bibliography and / or list of other sources must be included although this will not form part of the word count. All sources need to be listed. A consistent, recognised system should be used (e.g. the Harvard author-date system) It is recommended that non-written sources (websites, oral interviews, pictures etc) are listed separately.
Word Count (approx)
100-150
B. Summary of Evidence
500-600
C. Evaluation of Sources
250-400
D. Analysis
500-650
E. Conclusion
150-200
F. List of Sources
[not included]
56
E. Conclusion
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