Whichever exam board you’re with, whatever topic you’re studying, it’s certain that one or both of your AS exams will involve the use of primary sources. A-level source exams are quite different from their equivalents at GCSE. You need detailed knowledge of the period, an understanding of the problems and advantages of using primary evidence, and a knack with source technique.
It is important to note that the criteria below are just some ideas for places to start with source analysis. They aren’t exhaustive, and different sources can be analysed in a range of ways.
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