WRITING Exam Tips

Question 1

The exam will have 2 sections
Report - 20 min
Essay - 40 min

Answer 1

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Question 2

Follow instructions and ALWAYS leave a line between paras during the writing exam

Answer 2

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Question 3

REPORT

These are mainly data-oriented visuals like graphs, tables

Answer 3

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Question 4

The report should NOT INCLUDE personal opinions

Answer 4

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Question 5

Follow the IBC structure for report writing

Answer 5

I - Introduction (1 para)
B - Body ( 2-3 paras)
C - Conclusion (1 para)

Question 6

What should be the key elements of the REPORT?

Answer 6

1. Indicate nature of the measure and timelines / categories
2. Order of Changes
3. Major Peaks and Bottoms
4. Indicate categories with major changes
5. Indicate the big magnitude changes