You have 40 minutes in which you have to write an essay.

Half way done you begin to run out of ideas.

You do not recall about the first-class points that you were going to make.

You read your essay and you get that horrifying sentiment that you haven’t replied the essay topic accurately.

Spend 5 to 10 minutes preparing your essay

But …

I require all the time I have to get my ideas written in

the paper

WRONG

In 5 minutes brainstorming your ideas. Take at least 4 minutes organising the

points you have written. Make sure that your answer is balanced.

Structure your essay with a clear introduction, body and conclusion.

The body should consist of around 4 or 5 paragraphs that give weight to the arguments to support your response.

Define the keywords or phrases in the heading.

In brief mention the argument you are going to elaborate in the main body.

Give a concise outline of what you are going to write about.

You must stay away from superficial statements or trying to tell a story.

Each paragraph needs a balance of facts and analysis.

Keep in mind to keep referring back to the words of the title and relate everything to the question set.

Restrain the use of the phrase ‘I Think’

As your essay is your viewpoint!

Reaffirm your argument using the words of the heading.

In brief recap the main pointsEnd with a contemporary example

or quotation.

Take 5 minutes reading through your essay.

As 5% of your grades depends on accurate spelling and grammar.

If you run short of time turn to your rough draft where you have written your ideas in the beginning.