This document provides instructions for writing an extended response to a stimulus question in four paragraphs. It advises the writer to answer the question in one sentence with time, context and a reason, then break the answer into three sections to form the paragraphs. The writer should then read the sources, taking notes on content and writing critiques before selecting quotes to support each of the three sections. Finally, the document outlines how to structure the four paragraphs, with an introduction, three body paragraphs addressing each section, and a conclusion, while using sources correctly and critically.

1. EWRTS
Extended written response to stimulus

2. 1. Answer the Question
• Write a one sentence answer to the question
that includes time and context and a reason
• Break down your answer into three sections –
these will become your paragraphs

3. 2. Read the sources
• Briefly note content (ie where they might fit
into your answer)
• Write brief critiques
• Highlight key phrases that you could quote
• Connect to other sources – same content;
disagree etc

4. 3. Assign source material
• Find at least two quotes for each section
• Look for sources that agree (this counts as
one quote)
• Look for sources that disagree and decide
which is more relevant (this counts as one
quote)
• Include source critique - signposts

5. 4. Write essay
• Introduction: intro statement; TS1; TS2; TS3;
hypothesis; introduce first paragraph
• Point 1: TS1; explain; evidence and critique;
explain; evidence and critique; elaborate; link
• Point 2: TS2; explain; evidence and critique;
explain; evidence and critique; elaborate; link
• Point 3: TS3; explain; evidence and critique;
explain; evidence and critique; elaborate; link
• Conclusion: concluding statement; summarise
argument; hypothesis

6. Using sources
• DO
– Reference correctly (in brackets at the end of your quote,
using complete source information as provided at the end
of the source)
– Use a source to support every point
– Be critical of sources
• DON’T
– Refer to a source as ‘Source E’, always refer to the author
– Quote ONLY a secondary source to support your opinion –
connect these to primary sources