IB skill practice

Evaluate IA source limits and argument scope

History SL practice with original source-first material, provenance, context, perspective, corroboration, chronology, historical concepts, Paper 2 argument, and IA source evaluation.

Historical Investigation 8 marks Difficulty 6

Evaluate IA source limits and argument scope: German unification under Bismarck

History SL 2028 assessment source-first practice. This Historical Investigation planning source about German unification under Bismarck from 1862 to 1871 in Europe is being used for this task focus: IA source evaluation and scope. A student is planning a Historical Investigation IA. What should the next research decision do so the inquiry question, source selection, perspective, synthesis, scope, and source evaluation stay historically precise? Select the inquiry focus, source evidence, context/perspective move, and historical judgement. Then answer in your own words: what should the student write next to strengthen this History SL response for the exact source or task? AI will analyse your source use, provenance, historical context, perspective, concepts, argument judgement, and expression.

Worked practice: build the argument

Build the historical argument: inquiry focus, source evidence, context and perspective, then a supported judgement.