Originally posted by unclebutcher:
you need to successfully critique the source(s) about whether it is biased or not based on provanence(where the source originated), tone etc... can't remember exactly but it is easy to hit with alot of practice.
you must say yes, the source is reliable because...
no, the source is unreliable because.....
and state your opinion whether the source is reliable
isn't that more suitable for SBQ instead?
haha.
For L5, depending on the question type, there's different ways to approaching it.
A) Conclude it based on Longterm/short term
eg.. in the long term, complacency of the venetians caused an adversed reaction to Venian's growth... short term effect is the competition from sea rivals.. conclude that long term effect is more crucial to leading to fall of venice
B) Conclude based on the most important factor
eg. Economic issue is the most important factor. Reason ( reinstate your stand ). Compare it with other factor(s) ( downplay the importance of the other factor ) Therefore, ( conclusion )
C) Weighing the impact level
eg. Globalisation is more of a help then hindrance to singapore's survival. Reinstate point based on impact. Downplay the hindrance to singapore. .:. more beneficial, hence, is more of a help then hindrance.
D) How far.... type questions: Weigh the impact of all the factors
Conclude for all the impact that it has on a certain issue.
Conclude which is the most important/all factors are equally essential in leading... (eg. to the rise of venice) and none should be isolated.
=) hopes it help