History Skills

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU014145
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand how to select relevant historical source material.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify and select different types of historical source material.

  • 1.2

    Distinguish between primary and secondary sources and assess their respective value.

2.

Understand how to use historical knowledge which demonstrates an understanding of the period.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse the similarities and differences between a range of sources in the explanation of an historical event or period.

  • 2.2

    Apply source material evidence appropriately to historical writing.

  • 2.3

    Apply appropriate referencing methods to historical sources.

3.

Understand how to differentiate and evaluate source material.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate the quality of the sources using knowledge of the historical context.