Writing Essays in Exam Conditions This workshop will…  Introduce you to common examination formats Offer a model for managing the time allocated for the exam on the day Provide tips on essay-writing techniques during an exam Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice The Plan… Various examination formats Self-assessment of your examination skills Settling in The Meek technique Answering the questions Managing your time in exams Techniques and tips for examinations 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 1.Various examination formats Multiple-choice: You method as stated; first answer those you know; reject incorrect answers; answer all ?s; negative marking Technical: Pay attention to details; sharpen pencils and use correct tools; write key headings; show your method Short answer: Be clear; be succinct 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Activity 1: Complete the self-assessment 2.Self-assessment of your exam skills Activity 1: Complete the self-assessment If you answered ‘no’ to any of the above, go through the relevant sections of this handbook in your own time and work out what you need to practise. Click for text 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 3.Settling in This too shall pass 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.The Meek technique First graph Click for answer 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.The Meek technique Click for each image although arrows there when slide appears 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.The Meek technique Click for TP and 3 essays Click for answer 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.The Meek technique TALKING POINT Let’s do an example together: HE student load system Widening access Internationalised Disability provision Activity 2: Your subject Click for answer 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 4.The Meek technique Second graph Click for answer 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Activity 3: Command words 5.Answering the questions Activity 3: Command words Descriptive Critically Analytic   Classify Define Demonstrate Describe Explain Illustrate Identify Outline Show how State Summarise Trace Account for Analyse Comment on Compare and contrast Consider Criticise Discuss Distinguish between Evaluate Examine Explore Interpret Justify Click for table answers 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 5.Answering the questions Everything must be relevant Critical analysis Mind map Rule of 3 Don’t be clever Reference Edit and proofread 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 6.Managing your time in exams Keep an eye on the clock Choose questions you will finish Start writing asap Little time left: do first halves bullet points explain calculations refer to mind map 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice 7.Techniques and tips for examinations Check number of questions needed Use your first pages as your mind maps pages Write on every other line Write on every second page Take in coloured pens Take in water Check the back of the paper Provide answers to gain maximum points Do not panic if time is short Never leave an exam early 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice References Camilla Training Aspects Ltd. (2015) Dumper and dump truck. Cardenden, Camilla Training Aspects Ltd. http://www.camillatraining.co.uk/articulated%20dumptruck.htm Accessed 20 August 2015. Cottrell, S. (2003) The study skills handbook. 2nd ed. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Cottrell, S. (2007) The exam skills handbook. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Cyzewski, E. (2015) Boundary value analysis in software tsting. Columbus. http://edcyzewski.com/2015/03/09/i-limited-my-time-on-facebook-and-this-is-what-happene/ Accessed 20 August 2015. Palgrave Study Skills. (2014) Exam techniques. Basingstoke, Macmillan Publishers Ltd. http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/studyskills/exams/techniques.asp Accessed 18 March 2014. Pearce, D. (2014) Exam techniques, tips and tricks. York, University of York. http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~dajp1/Exam_Hints/Exams.html Accessed 18 March 2014. Tingo. (2015) Keep calm and answer the question. http://www.tingoed.com/bodrep---teaching-the-writing-process.html Accessed 20 August 2015. 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Chesham Building B0.23. Give us a call or come speak to us Monday-Thursday 10am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Who am I? Louise, the dedicated workshop adviser. Who can help me with study and writing skills? Lucy and Russell run Instant Study Skills Advice sessions Monday-Thursday and Writing Skills Clinics twice a week. You can also access self-help resources on our webpage. Who can give me maths advice? Helen and Michael specialise in Maths support for students though clinics and pre-booked appointments. How do I get in touch? Email: academic-skills@brad.ac.uk Telephone: 01274 236849 http://www.brad.ac.uk/academic-skills/induction/ 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice

Academic Skills Advice Any questions? 05/12/2018 Academic Skills Advice