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What Examiners WantAnswer the question 1. The examiner wants you to answer the question in a clear and simple manner. 2. A plain, direct answer with no frills is easier to mark than one which is ornate or flowery. 3. Getting straight to the point creates a favourable impression. 4. The more concise your answer, the easier it is to mark. Misconceptions 1. There will not be any 'hidden traps' in the questions to catch you out. 2. There isn't some magical key to unlock the secret of exam success. 3. You don't have to 'please' the examiner - except by answering the question! 4. There isn't a 'knack' to exam success. It's a combination of hard work, preparation, and clear thinking. Examiners are human too 1. Marking exam scripts is a very boring task. 2. Judging grades is a subjective and difficult matter. 3. Yes - some exam questions are occasionally hard to understand. 4. [But that means that they are hard for everybody.] 5. Poor writing makes scripts difficult to read. What examiners DON'T want 1. Untidy work which is difficult to read. 2. Longwinded answers which drift on and off the subject. 3. Answers which have been written to 'impress', filled with lots of ill-digested jargon. 4. Too much personal opinion, name-dropping, and generalisation. How to gain extra credit 1. Get straight to the point. No lengthy introductions. 2. Stay on the subject. No digressions, waffling, or 'packing'. 3. Relate all parts of your answer to the original question. 4. Show evidence of your knowledge of the subject. 5. Wherever possible, give concrete examples as evidence. |
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Revision and Examinations: guidance notes for students|
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