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[chloepillar]

hey every1.
Ive noticed not much has been posted for Australia as a national studies.
Its a great topic any one that has some interesting websites or anything that will help us select few who chose to do it would be great.
I'll start posting stuff once ive re edited and finished it all off.

 

[chloepillar]

just something i found that may be of intrest

The Modern History examination paper is divided into three sections. You can access the 2001 and 2002 papers, marking guidelines and examiners' comments by going to NSW HSC Online and clicking the Exam link button on the Modern History page. You should also be familiar with the HSC Standards Package that provides examples of candidates' exemplar scripts and responses to the 2002 HSC examination at the band cut-off points.
You need to understand the content of the syllabus and the outcomes. You can check this by going to NSW HSC Online) and selecting the Syllabus link button at the top of the Modern History page.
Section I: World War I and its aftermath, 1914-1921 (30 marks)
You are required to answer all three questions. The number of lines provided in Question 1 is a clear indication of the length of the response required. Questions 2 and 3 provide two A4 pages each for your responses, so be prepared to provide a detailed analysis here. Your answers for this section will be based on a variety of sources provided in a source booklet.
You need to revise your understanding of the nature, reliability and usefulness of sources. NSW HSC Online for Modern History has an excellent selection of sources to help you revise and gain greater understanding of the topic. It includes primary sources such as photographs, diaries, poetry and posters.
Section II: National study (40 marks)
You must attempt two questions, both from the same national study. It is essential that you plan your response carefully and understand what is being asked by the question. Key words such as account for, explain, outline and assess have been used consistently across all subjects. To find out what these assessment terms mean, click the Glossary link button on the Modern History page at NSW HSC Online.
As part of your revision, develop study notes covering all areas of the topic including the key events, groups and concepts. You also need to develop a clear understanding of how these are related. For example, explain how the collapse of the Weimar Republic contributed to the rise of Hitler. NSW HSC Online provides a thorough coverage of the key concepts and terms for the Germany 1918-1945 option.
The second question in this section refers to the key individual you have studied. Ensure that you spend equal time on both parts of the question. As part of your revision, reflect on the different views presented by historians on the personality. Consider, also, whether the views have changed over time and why this may have occurred.
Section III: International studies in peace and conflict (30 marks)
You must attempt one question. You are required to demonstrate a clear understanding of the key concepts, groups and events in this topic. It is also essential that you have accessed the most recent historical material. NSW HSC Online provides annotated bibliographies, providing the most recent information on the topic. If you are studying Arab-Israeli Conflict 1948-1996, you should check the list of recent resources.
For questions in Sections II and III, be familiar with the general assessment criteria (rubric) printed at the front of each section - they relate to all options. You need to present a sustained, logical, well-structured answer, support your argument with relevant, accurate historical information and use historical terms and concepts appropriately.
History Extension Question 1 (25 marks)
The syllabus is an excellent resource to help students organise their study notes. Question 1 will ask candidates to respond to the key questions from Part 1: What is History? It is important that you develop study notes, ideas and responses to each of the key questions. You should also include examples from the source book of historical readings in your study notes. Moreover, reflect on discussions in class. Your teacher may have included other resources that could be used to develop your understanding of the key issues. Ensure you are aware of the most recent historical debates in Australia.
Question 2 (25 marks)
As part of your revision of your case study, ensure you clearly understand the principal focus and the areas of historical debate. It is important that you understand the historiographical issues and how these have changed over time. In the examination, carefully plan your answer to the question, ensure that you demonstrate your understanding of the relevant issues and historical debates. Remember you must be able to evaluate and analyse the key interpretations of the issues.
The examiners' comments for the 2002 HSC, including the examiners' general comments and specific comments for both questions, are a valuable source of information. You will also find a copy of the marking guidelines with these notes. The HSC Standards Packages are essential revision, providing examples of candidates' responses at the band cut-off points, as well as exemplar scripts. By looking at the examples provided, you can develop a clear understanding of the outcomes, standards and expectations of the examination.

 

[hopeles5ly]

hey every1.
Ive noticed not much has been posted for Australia as a national studies.
Its a great topic any one that has some interesting websites or anything that will help us select few who chose to do it would be great.
I'll start posting stuff once ive re edited and finished it all off.

i dont think there a lot of schools actually doing australia. what do you learn about anyways? if i actually did australia i think i would literally die as i hate australian history lol. no offense to you of course ..

 

[chloepillar]

its a shame not many ppl r doing Australia, its such an interesting topic.
We do cover some boring stuff, like the ALp and creations of political parties and so forth. But we also learn about many great things like, communism, primeministers, pop culture, role of women, a bit on vietnam war, and my all time fave is gough!

 

[gorgeousjai]

i wish... its easy and it beats good old russia!