Sunday 19 February 2017

FOR ALL STUDENTS

Dear students,

Here are some guidelines which will be useful for all your papers.

  • Don’t start your answer until you have fully understood the question. Read and re-read questions, paying attention to the wording.
  • Answer to the point. Tailor the matter you know to answer the question. Don’t write all that you know on the topic.
  • Get your facts right. Don’t give conclusions /arguments without factual backing.
  • Use paragraphs- one paragraph for one idea or point. Each paragraph should be worked around one idea and the next idea should logically follow in the next paragraph.
  • Use bullets and numbering to highlight points. Bullets/ point numbers should be INSIDE the margin and be distinguishable from question numbers. (Don’t number every sentence).
  •  Leave enough margin space for examiner.
  • Avoid long-winding introductions.
  • Answer all subsections of a question together (Especially Q1) and number them clearly. no rhetoric, exclamations
  • Language should be neutral. No emotion, or counter-questions.
  • Don’t get personal in your answers: Don’t say “I feel”’, “I think” etc; instead say, “Some people argue that…..’
  • Write clearly
  • Don’t use abbreviations (such as ‘coz, n),
  • Don’t underline every other word: highlight only the side headings.
  • Not to use any colour other than blue or black for writing as using other colours is considered a malpractice.
  • Don’t write anything on the question paper.
  • Each question is a stand-alone question. Don’t say things like ”As discussed earlier…” etc.
  • Keep a note of the time and don't waste time looking around for inspiration.


Sleep well, eat healthy and have some outdoor physical activity while you prepare for your exams. 

Wishing all of you the very Best in your exams and a bright future ahead!

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