Marked by Teachers essays: Rachel Smith

24 essays marked by Rachel Smith

Marked by Teachers essays 24

Why did witch hunting become so intensive in late sixteenth century England?

3 star(s)

This essay covers the topic well and uses a range of evidence and historiography to make a solid argument. The essay structure could be improved, and the evidence and historiography…
- Essay length: 3025 words
- Submitted: 19/06/2006
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 29/05/2012
Why did British agriculture decline after 1870?

4 star(s)

This essay covers the content well and makes cogent arguments. It would be useful for the student to engage more closely with the historiography on the topic, and show areas…
- Essay length: 2243 words
- Submitted: 10/02/2009
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 24/12/2012
What were the main causes of population decline in England from the beginning of the fourteenth century?

4 star(s)

This essay argues the case well, using well-placed historical evidence to support the arguments. The student has made a good effort to understand the material and present a persuasive case.…
- Essay length: 2669 words
- Submitted: 19/06/2006
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 02/05/2112
What were the consequences of the agricultural revolution for the rural poor? And how did they respond?

4 star(s)

This essay considers the main themes relevant to the topic and is a competent answer to the question posed. The student had evidently read a range of historical sources and…
- Essay length: 2175 words
- Submitted: 03/02/2004
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 24/12/2012
Was there a decisive change in ideas about masculinity and femininity

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- Essay length: 2688 words
- Submitted: 26/08/2008
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 24/12/2012
To what extent did the idea of a separate sphere(TM) of life for women become eroded in the period 1870-1914?

4 star(s)

This essay is well written and well structured, and explores several interesting themes well. The student is clearly familiar with the historiography on the topic and uses it well, although…
- Essay length: 2529 words
- Submitted: 06/02/2009
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 24/12/2012
The second industrial revolution.

3 star(s)

This essay is basic and lacks structure and argument. It contains some useful content but it is not ordered well enough to make a persuasive argument, and would need rewriting.…
- Essay length: 1692 words
- Submitted: 19/06/2006
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 02/05/2112
The Industrial Revolution.

3 star(s)

This essay provides a reasonable overview of a Marxist approach to the industrial revolution and has identified the major themes and debates. The argument is, however, too one-sided and fails…
- Essay length: 1481 words
- Submitted: 19/06/2006
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 24/12/2012
The development of scientific logic.

4 star(s)

This essay provides a good basic overview of the trajectory of developments in sicnece, but lacks detailed content, historiography and analysis. The student could significantly improve the essay by presenting…
- Essay length: 1951 words
- Submitted: 04/11/2003
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 24/12/2012
T o what extent does the Demographic Transition Model provide a reliable and accurate representation of Europe's demographic past? What are the main problems of measuring the chief variables in the model?

4 star(s)

This essay gives a good account and overview of the demographic transition model. The structure and language are also appropriate. The detailed analysis of Wrigley and Schofield's work is, however,…
- Essay length: 3238 words
- Submitted: 19/06/2006
- Marked by teacher: Rachel Smith 12/03/2012