Exam Skills History

EXAM SKILLS HISTORY TEXTBOOK offers practical assistance and advice to students preparing for the option LATER MODERN HISTORY (1815 – 1993). It offers a clear, comprehensive revision guide to all aspects of Leaving Certificate History at Higher Level.

Key historical terms are clearly indicated and explained throughout. Key Ideas and important Points to Remember are highlighted.

 

This book includes essential tips on:

  • How to meet the requirements of the higher level marking scheme in order to maximise your points and achieve success.
  • How to select a topic, conduct research and produce a successful Research Subject Report.
  • How to approach the Documents-Based Case Studies (with up-to-date case studies available online as a digital resource).

 

Key notes and sample essays are o ered on the most popular topics:

Ireland

  • Topic 2 – Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870-1914
  • Topic 3 – e Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912-1949
  • Europe and the Wider World
  • Topic 3 – Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe, 1920-1945
  • Topic 6 – e United States, 1945-1989

 

The emphasis here is on historical analysis rather than a mere narrative account.

 

Additional Online Resources:

Ireland

  • Topic 5 – Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993

Additional material

Material prescribed for the Leaving Certificate History Paper for 2018 and 2019.

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Topic 5

Topic 5: Politics and Society in Northern Ireland 1949-1993.

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Approaching Leaving Certificate History
How to approach Leaving Certificate History, including essential guidance and tips on: How to meet the requirements of the Higher Level marking scheme in order to maximise your points and achieve success.
The Research Subject Report (RSR)
How to select a topic, conduct research and produce a successful Research Subject Report.
Documents-Based Case Studies
How to approach the Documents-Based Case Studies (with up-to-date case studies available online as a digital resource).