exam structure

Question 1

whats the sturcture?

Answer 1

introduction
main body
conclusion

Question 2

whats in an introduction?

Answer 2

Say what you are covering – outline your structure – the
different parts

The purpose of a brief introduction
Tell me briefly that you understand
a) what the question means and
b) Define key concepts

Tell me briefly how you will answer the question:
a) Which theories/ models you will use
b) the orde

Question 3

whats in the main body?

Answer 3

break into sections and paragraphs. Sub-headings (from
your structural plan) are good to help the reader and will keep you
focused – i.e. stop you waffling on!
Demonstrate that you understand key theories / models / concepts; can
apply them to practice; can critique them. This demonstrates
a) knowledge and understanding, b) application of knowledge, c) critical
evaluation

Question 4

whats in the conclusion?

Answer 4

Spell out the key ‘takeaway’ point(s).

To make a final link between your answer and the
question – to underline that you have answered the
question.
* Signal to me that you are finishing, e.g. use “To
conclude”
, or
“In summary”
or
“Returning to the
question”
* For an exam it is less important to deliver a strong
conclusion compared to a coursework essay. I would say
a good introduction and main body have priority