History GCSE
Cross-referencing
What Cross-referencing means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Cross-referencing
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Using different source types together to overcome individual weaknesses and ensure a balanced understanding of specific historical enquiries.
Topics that use Cross-referencing
- Option 13: The historic environment - 2 Knowledge, selection and use of sources for historical enquiries (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bias and perspective
- Historical enquiry
- Historical evidence
- National context
- Public opinion
- Source utility
- Statistical evidence
- Focused question
Using Cross-referencing in the exam
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