KEY QUESTION 3: WHAT WAS THE NATURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESISTANCE
TO APARTHEID IN THE 1960s to 1980s?
3. You are advised to use the annexures and information provided in structuring your research
essay
4. Learners will be assessed on their ability to:
demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of the research question
use relevant information to answer the question
plan and structure the research essay
use evidence to support a line of argument
develop and sustain an independent and well-balanced line of argument
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First read: preview and skimming for gist
Before you read the article, you should skim it first. The skim should be very quick and give you the gist (general idea) of what the article is about. You should be looking at the title, author, headings, pictures, and opening sentences of paragraphs for the gist.
Second read: key ideas and understanding content
Now that you’ve skimmed the article, you should preview the questions you will be answering. These questions will help you get a better understanding of the concepts and argume