Composition I - Essay Exams
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Three types of essay exams each requiring different written responses:
Short answer (like our Final Exam)
Paragraph-length
Essay-length
We'll discuss out of order but from least to most common.
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Paragraph-length: 5-7 sentence response per question formulated into paragraph form: topic sentence, then concise supporting sentences illustrating or serving topic sentence.
Strategies: use examples in supporting sentences; prewrite ONLY if time permits; do not attempt full essay answers (one simply will not have time).
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Essay-length: response requiring full essay structure (i.e., five paragraphs)
Strategies: use ENTIRE essay structure; do not begin writing immediately: spend first ten minutes prewriting: specific thesis and at least three evidence points; write prewriting out on exam sheet or scratch paper if possible.
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Other essay exam tips:
Survey test first before responding and do easy questions or ones one absolutely knows the answer to.
Make sure that one understands the questions: raise one's hand and ask questions from one's instructor!
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