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How many notes do you need to write about?
2
How many paragraphs do you need to write?
4 paragraphs
What should each of the paragraphs be about?
Introduction, 2 topic (notes) paragraphs, conclusion
How many points is the essay marked out of?
20 points
Should you write in formal or informal English?
Formal English
How many words do you need to write?
Between 220-260
Is it better to write in a rather more subjective, personal style or an objective, impersonal style?
Rather more subjective personal style
Can you think of 3 words/phrases that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘but’?
However, Although, In spite of, Despite, Nevertheless, Nonetheless...
Can you think of 2 words/phrases that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘because’?
due to, owing to, as, since, as a result of, by virtue of, considering...
Can you think of 3 words/phrases that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘and’?
additionally, also, in addition, as well as, furthermore, moreover...
Can you think of 2 word/phrases that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘for example’?
such as, for instance, namely, like, in particular...
Name at least 2 of the 4 sections marking criteria is divided into.
Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation, Language
How can you produce a 'strong' introduction. Name at least 2 techniques.
Generalisation, Quotes, Facts/statistic, Qpen question
What do you need to do in the conclusion?
Summarise which of the two topics (notes) mentioned is more important/better... and why
