20.3: Revising for an essay exam
There are a number of revising techniques that work well for essay exams. Here is a brief summary of different essay exam revision techniques: Revising isn’t about just rereading course material,...
View Article20.4: Borrowing from best practices
Be sure to use the other best practices we have suggested in this book about essay writing. In fact, use what you have done in past essays and papers to prepare for writing out your essay exam. Look at...
View Article20.5: Taking care of yourself
Not everything about preparing for an essay exam is about writing, studying, and memorising. Part of doing well on your essay exam is about looking after yourself. This goes a long way to being...
View Article20.6: Getting ready for essay exams
When it comes to getting ready for the essay exam, there are other strategies you need to think about in order to be fully prepared: Make sure that your tutor has not changed anything about the essay...
View Article20.7: Writing by hand
One of the primary differences between essay writing and essay exams is that, with an essay exam, you will be writing by hand on examination paper or in an examination booklet. So much of what all of...
View Article20.8: Dealing with nerves
No matter how much you prepare for your essay exam, you still may get nervous. It’s understandable as your essay exam is a large part of your overall grade for the course. But, there are things that...
View Article20.9: Answering the exam question
When you approach answering the exam question, read the question and the instructions very carefully before you begin to write so you know whether you are to select one question or answer all the...
View Article20.10: Presenting the final essay exam
If you planned your time appropriately during the essay exam, then you have time left to re-read, proofread, and maybe even edit some sections. Remember that you can go back to our chapter on editing...
View ArticleChapter 20: In Summary
In summarising the chapter, ask yourself the following: How can you plan for an essay exam? What are the best strategies for managing your time? What are some effective revising techniques? How can you...
View ArticleConclusion: Final thoughts on essay writing
Essay writing is not easy and does take time to master. Even professional writers will tell you that they are challenged sometimes with essay questions. However, they apply the same rules and...
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