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Writing Essay Exams
Objectives
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In this chapter you are reminded of the importance of critical reading and writing. The basic principles of critical thinking are particularly important when students write essay exams. In this chapter, you will learn to prepare intelligently for writing essay exams by focusing on planning and composing convincing essay answers. You will be reminded of the requirements of different disciplines and what those differences have to do with effective essay exam answers. This chapter also provides you with strategies to help you manage time, read exam questions carefully, and draft and revise written responses. A list of key verbs found in essay questions provides you with a valuable resource for producing essay answers.
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