Short+answers+-+technique

 ·  Explain the importance of…in the DEVELOPMENT of a revolutionary situation/ How did…CONTRIBUTE to a revolutionary situation  ·  WHY did it contribute? Need to answer THROUGH the question and not just at the end  ·  Explain steps in a logical sequence leading to revolution  ·  Simply LISTING the steps/events etc is not enough, need to explain the role it played in the revolution  ·  You need to demonstrate that revolutions are a DEVELOPING PROCESS  ·  You must LINK your 4 main points  ·  Use specific dates, names and terminology  ·  You must address the key aspects of the question; how did… outbreak… developing situation…  ·  Keep it simple – you are better to say a range of things in less depth than one thing in a lot of depth  ·  Show facts PLUS analysis – why did the dominos fall/hit others? Good answers will do this in one sentence  ·  Use linking words like ‘as a result’, ‘this led to’ etc. Other favourites are furthermore, hence  ·  Signpost your answers; firstly, secondly, furthermore, finally…
 * Short Answers – A “How To” Guide **
 * Begin your answer immediately – you don’t have time to mess around