When writing an answer, there are set rules and formats to follow. To produce
a great piece of writing, you have to follow them. Check the Hamburger style of writing here.
The answer should have an eye catching beginning and a dazzling end. Hope you
have an understanding about writing an answer in the exam. Or you can read: How to write a better answer in the exam here. Let’s write the answer and go
through following checklist and make sure you have accomplished them most to
produce a better answer in the exam.
In the Introduction
This is the place where you introduce what you are going to write in the
answer. So, make sure you have set the context correctly. You must check
whether you have addressed the key terms of the question and clearly defined
your argument or the point of view. Most importantly, check for the used
language to get the examiner’s attention.
In the Paragraphs
Paragraphs support your point of view. Follow the format of a paragraph
to write a great supporting paragraph. Then, check that you have written a
topic sentence at or near the start of each paragraph and developed the points.
Check whether you have given enough supporting evidences to prove your point.
Finally, check the links to the other paragraphs with appropriate connectives.
In the Conclusion
This is the place where you re state your argument. Make sure you end up
strong. Check whether you have summed up all the main points and most
importantly referred them to the original argument or point of view. This is
not the place for new ideas. If you have introduced new ideas, better cut them
off.
Overall
As a whole, you should scan through the answer to check whether you have
got following things in proper way. Check that you have answered the question. (Some
write the things they know but the question is about something else.) See that
you have presented a sustained argument and made your position clear. Examine
whether your connectives are logical. Most importantly, check that you have
given your point of view with supporting evidences. Overall, check that you
have covered everything as far as you have outlined. (Check here to know howto outline your answer using proper annotation methods.)
Proof Reading
Although, you produced a great answer, you should proof read for
punctuation and grammar for it tests your capacity of language. Check your
spelling, punctuation marks and clear hand writing. Check whether you have used
the correct form of words and see that you have used consistent tenses and
verbs. Most importantly look for the correct usage of subject verb agreement.
Re - Read
Have you checked and corrected the errors that you have found? If you
have time, you must re-read your answer. Remember, how expert we are, we make
mistakes in the exams and by re-reading, you can fix many holes in your vessel.
One last thing, most students produce the background details of writers
before answers. If not asked, do not provide the background details which would
irritate your examiner and which leads reduction of marks. Hope you have got
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