The following essay characteristics will always be well rewarded:
- Relevance
- Accuracy
- Clarity of expression
- Organisation
- Clear and logical line of argument
- Demonstration of knowledge of psychology
- Linking and contrasting different areas
- Breadth and depth of coverage
- Interpretation
- Evaluation/preparation
The time spent immediately before you
write an essay is one of the most important parts of the process..
The following is a summary of the key stages:
- Preparation
- Reading the question
- Planning your answer
- Writing your answer
- Reading and reviewing at the end
- If the first three points have been carried out thoroughly then the
essay should almost write itself!!!!
- The essay writing
- Remember you are being measured in the exam for you skill and quality
of essay delivery
When essay writing from plans (especially in exams) be sure to bear
the following points in mind:
- Try to be as clear and accurate as possible
- Make every word count. Your time is very
limited and repetition will earn you no credit whatsoever. Dont
waffle!
- Write as if you were addressing an intelligent person. Construct a
good argument, display specialist knowledge.
- Try to draw links between your sections. Remember to draw the whole
thing together at the end.
- Make references back to the question as often as possible, this will
show the marker that you are making every effort to answer the question.
- Try to be confident!
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