How to Take an Essay Exam

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:TakeEssayExam

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Introduction Essay exams are tough because they require you to do a lot more thinking than a

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Introduction

Essay exams are tough because they require you to do a lot more thinking than a multiple-choice or true-or-false exam.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Steps

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Step One

Look over the entire exam so that you know all the tasks that lie before you.
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Step Two

Order the questions according to what you know best. Start with the one you feel you can answer best.
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Step Three

Set a time limit for each question, and stick to it.
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Step Four

Make an outline to structure your answer. Follow your outline as you write.
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Step Five

Don't look over your answer once you're done; instead, move on to the next question. If you have time left over, then go over your answers.
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Step Six

Remember to pay more attention to content than to style. Your teacher understands the tight constraints of an essay exam and will make allowances.

Tips & Warnings

  • Your most effective weapon in taking an essay exam is studying well. (See "How to Study for an Essay Exam.")
  • Bring a watch so that you don't have to rely on anyone else's timekeeping.
  • If your teacher likes certain buzzwords, throw them in. Just make sure you use them correctly.
  • If you feel a time crunch, don't panic. Instead, take a deep breath, and spend a minute or two thinking about how to rebudget your time.

Overall Things You'll Need

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