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Before
attempting to answer any question:
1. Read the question
carefully.
2. Identify the actual
question by selecting it from the rest of the text offered. It usually contains
your “command word”, so know them (describe, explain , evaluate, analyze,
discuss, name , list, etc)
3. Check your marks for
the questions . This will let you know HOW MUCH TIME you have to spend on it.
[simple rule, multiply the marks by 2 , then subtract 2]
4. Reflect on all of
the research you have done in your mind , set out from 4-6 possible answers for
the question.
5. Choose 2 best. When
making selections also make sure you choose 2 best answers that you also have
at least 2 memorized sources of support or evidence. Without this evidence ,
your arguments do nto become valid points because they are unproven . You must
“quote” and CITE your source.
6. Create a
“DESCRIPTOR” for each point for each point (it cannot contain more than 1
point). A descriptor is a paragraph which contains the following:
a. An opening sentence
b. A brief
c. A source to support
the argument
7. Open your descriptor
with the opening sentence. This will directly address the question and align 1
(and only 1) point tot he question. You make this statement by repeating the
question , then tying to your point to it.
8. Complete your
descriptor by defending why you thing it is valid response to the question, and if your point
is not well known and recognized point ,
then your must bring a source to prove it
9. For a describe
question , 2 descriptors are a very brief closing statement are enough
10. Fr an explain
question follow the same process as a describe question , but you must add a
1-3 paragraph “explanation”for both point historical relevancy, comparison / contrast , disadvantages/advantages, etc. You may show both points mutually
agree and co-support, or how they clash . But you need to explain background on
each , purpose, context and casual relationships (cause and effect)
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