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Exam Tips for Short Answer Questions
Short answer questions frequently require definition of critical terms and some interpretation.
Preparation:
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Make a list of important definitions and learn them.
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Learn to be concise in thinking about and preparing for the interpretations.
In the Examination:
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Get straight to the point.
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Do not waste words.
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Do not do ground preparation as you would do for long essays.
Your Answers Must be:
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Organised.
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Relevant.
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Clear.
The question will want you to identify essential points certain aspects of a problem or a theory and show that you have an understanding of it/them.Remember that examinations are not only asking you to reproduce knowledge but also apply it.
