Coursework Guide HISTORY A

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Oxford Cambridge and RSAQualificationAccreditedGuide to Unit and A LEVELCoursework GuideHISTORY AIntroduction2 OCR 2016Coursework GuideThis is a Guide to H505 HISTORY A Level Non Examination Assessed Unit Y100. It should be read in conjunction with two important documents. The first is the specification pages 105 to 113 and the second is the JCQ regulations for Non Examined Assessment which is available from This Guide explains the formal requirements and also considers how to prepare learners and mark NEA ( Coursework ). However, nothing in the Guide can override the requirements of the specification or the official regulations and these must be followed to the letter by centres entering learners for this Unit.

Overview The History A unit Y100 Topic based essay is an independently researched essay of 3000– 4000 words in length. This unit is a non exam assessment. The work will be marked by centres and moderated by OCR. Choice of essay topic The essay should include an explanation and analysis of different perspectives on a clearly-

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