Me also studied H2 History, but took the exam last
year...got a 'B' grade, though I seriously doubt how I could have
even pass in the first place. The questions that came out for the
'international' paper last year was totally unexpected for me, and
I totally bullshitted all the way in my essay...for some essay, it
was barely one paper long :(
I would agree that H2 History is bloody damn difficult, simply
because you don't know how to study for it at all. It is unlike
maths and physics...all you have to do is just practice and
practice.
I spent great time and efforts memorising so many facts for my
history, only to realise that it's not enough...I must know how to
write and use those memorised facts to my advantage in the
essay.
And yes, not to mention that there is simply not
much written essays for me to take reference to.
I'm sorry I can't help you much either, because the essays I've
written myself back then was totallp crappy also...the best essays
would be like perhaps 16/25, the worst being 8/25. But I guess I
can give you my old lecture notes and reading materials if you
think it'll be useful...
First, thanks for your offer but the thing is, my lecturers keep
on pounding us with readings and notes of content that needs to be
learnt.
They don't seem to give sample essays or even teach essay
answering skills, which is the major problem as my friends and I
are trying to find out how to answer the different types of
essays.
Thanks for your offer though... 