Summary
- Don’t substitute word-for-word. This will not work. Trying to understand what it is being said is not that difficult. Really!
- There MAY SEEM TO BE a lot of overlap but you should generally try to include all the points within the specified paragraphs… that is relevant
- If you find your answer is TOO SHORT, you may be “answering the question” too strictly. Include some other points in the paragraph that can be put in. (i.e. it’s not an example or 100% irrelevant)
AQ
- Please revise your basic structure! Make sure you have a FOCUS STATEMENT and discuss Singapore / Singaporean youth (whichever the question demands)
- Write at length! This is not MCQ or a structured question!
Essay
- Philosophical questions can be tricky, so tread carefully
- Make sure you discuss ALL THE TOPICS and don’t try to just split the question up (eg. relationship between conflict and progress, not just conflict first, and progress second)
- Identify the KEY TERMS and negotiate accordingly. Modals such as will, can, should can help you shape your essay (eg. by challenging the level of certainty).
- Use these KEY TERMS throughout your essay. If you find that you are writing a general essay about for instance, the death penalty or the environment WITHOUT USING THE KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS, chances are you are going out of point.
- THESIS, THESIS, THESIS!
- BALANCE = COUNTER-ARGUMENT WITH REBUTTAL
