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Writing
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Also see: writing
"take home" essay exams
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Read the questions carefully, making notes as you go.
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Underline verbs in the essay question. Are you being asked to identify,
analyze, compare and contrast? What specific task are you being asked to
perform?
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If the question contains multiple parts, you might want to identify and
number the individual tasks.
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For questions requiring lengthy answers, making a thumbnail outline can
be helpful.
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If you have multiple questions, make sure you are apportioning your time
sensibly.
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As you write, stop from time to time to re-read what you’ve written in
order to make sure your ideas are coherent and connected. Most experienced
writers re-read fairly often, and, as a result, their work flows well.
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Refer to the question from time to time to make sure your essay clearly
addresses it.
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Save several minutes at the end of the period to read over your writing,
making quick additions or inserting words you may have left out. There
is ample evidence that this technique helps many students get higher grades.
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If you run out of time, you might add brief bullets to the bottom of your
essay.
Also see: writing
"take home" essay exams
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