An essay in an exam should usually have the same structure as an essay written outside of the exam. There are normally only two main differences between essays in exams and normal essays. The first is that essays in exams will be a lot shorter (normally you only have an hour to write it!). The second is that you don’t normally need to include references in an exam (though you do need to make sure you get the right names for theorists/theories etc.). As with a normal essay, make sure you do the following in the exam: Read and fully understood the question. What are the command words? What aspect of the topic are you being asked to write about? Write a plan (usually it is good to follow the structure of the question in...Read more
A good way to see how well your exam preparation is going is to test yourself. Start by breaking down your information into topics you need to revise. Once you’ve gathered your information, summarised and memorised it, test whether you really...Read more
Revision can be overwhelming! So, to make it more approachable break it down into smaller tasks. Here is one way to break it down: i. Plan Make a weekly timetable and revise it weekly. Don’t just write revise in your plan! Write in...Read more
StudyUp sessions next week are as follows: Preparation makes perfect: Develop some memory skills to use for exam preparation Tuesday 24 May: 7:30am, 12:00 noon, 7:00pm Surviving the exam: Strategies for getting through the exam and answering...Read more
As a general rule, normally it is allowable to go under or over the word limit by 10%, but, it is a good idea to try and get as close to the limit as possible. Although sticking to the word limit can often be difficult. To make sure you...Read more
How you write a critique will depend in part on what you are being asked to critique (e.g. a critical review of literature or a critique of a theory). However, in general when you are being asked to critique something you are being asked to assess...Read more
Make sure you know which referencing style you should be using. If your lecturer has not specified a style, then you may be able to choose. If you are allowed to choose, then APA style is a good choice, as there is a lot of help available regarding...Read more
Lab report structures can vary (so check your assignment instructions carefully). But a standard lab report structure includes the following: Abstract (only sometimes included) Introduction Method Results Discussion The purpose of a lab report is...Read more
Business report structures can vary (so check your assignment instructions carefully). But a standard inductive business report usually has the following kind of structure: Executive summary (this is only sometimes included) 1...Read more
Spending a little time writing a clear essay plan before your start writing is a great investment: it’ll save you time and help keep you focused on the question. Here is one way of planning an essay: Take some time to read and analyse...Read more
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