Technique: 22 mark essays

Question 1

Step 1: 5 mins reading (4)

Answer 1

1 - Write name, date and title at top of paper
2 - Read the fucking question
3 - Note the command term and any terms that need defining
4 - Think of the flashcard the question is asking about

Question 2

Step 2: Essentials (3)

Answer 2

1 - Write definition of command term
2 - Write definition of any terms that need defining
3 - Pick appropriate structure according to command term

Question 3

Step 3: RTFQ

Answer 3

Have you definitely read the question correctly?

Question 4

Step 4: Plan (6)

Answer 4

1 - think about structure and the logical flow of your argument in an appropriate way according to the command term
2 - Note all studies 
3 - Note some relevant evaluation
4 - Note conclusion*
5 - Note main points
6 - Rearrange your points

*conclusion should reference question and evidence used in essay

Question 5

Step 5: Writing (3+)

Answer 5

1 - Write introduction - clearly answers question/ outlines how you will answer
2 - Write body of essay:
- use the 3rd person (“the researcher found that”)
- avoid absolutes (“never”, “always”)
- evaluate throughout and link back to question
- leave spaces at end of each para in case you need to add info
3 - Write conclusion
- directly reference and answer question
- reference evidence used in essay

Question 6

Step 6 (2)

Answer 6

1 - check punctuation and grammar

2 - look for places to add any new points