Details
How long is Paper 1?
1 hour 30 minutes
What format can you use for Question 1?
Bullet Points/Short Answer
How many pieces of evidence should I mention?
At least 4 pieces if time permits.
Should you choose a side? (which paper is stronger)
Yes, make a decision and stick to it.
What should go in paragraph 1?
Authority of authors.
How much time should I spend answering everything?
85 minutes
What is an accepted answer format?
You can quote text.
Should I repeat evidence?
No, mention each type only once.
Should I write about both documents in every paragraph?
Yes, each paragraph should mention both.
What should go in paragraphs 2 and 3?
Quality of evidence.
How much time should you spend reading, annotating, and planning?
15 minutes
How long should your answer be?
Be brief
Should I write just strengths?
Include both strengths and weaknesses.
Should I only focus on the strengths of the better paper?
No, you should acknowledge that each paper has its strengths and weaknesses.
What should go in paragraph 4?
Addressing an alternate perspective or counterargument.
When should I be finished with question 1
By the 20-minute mark
Should I use prior knowledge to help formulate my answer?
Rely strictly on information found in the document.
What is one important detail to remember?
Mention specific claims that are strongly or weakly supported by the evidence.
What is an intermediate judgment?
A summary sentence at the end of the paragraph noting which document was stronger.
What should go in paragraph 6?
Language and/or bias of the documents
When should I be finished with Question 2
By the 45 minute mark
How will I know if I need to explain my short answers?
Look at the points awarded in the parenthesis
How should I organize my answer?
Organize by types of evidence.
How many paragraphs should I write for evidence?
Ideally, 2.
How should you end your paper?
A concluding statement reiterating your final judgment about which has the stronger argument overall, and recap a few reasons.