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Purpose
Suggestions
Links
The Essay
Essays are organized paragraphs that answer a question by
summarizing a topic in a clear and logical manner. Essays
have an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Purpose
Frequently, college level psychology courses require the
ability to complete timed and un-timed essay exams. With an
essay exam, you are writing to demonstrate your knowledge
and understanding of the material.
Suggestions
- Include a good introduction and conclusion.
- Make sure you thoroughly understand the question.
- Plan and manage your time wisely.
- Make an outline.
In their book Writing For Psychology,
Thaiss and Sanford recommend using the PRO System.
- Understand the question's content and Purpose
- Recall all pertinent information
- Organize the information for clarity
Links
The
Writing Center Guide to Taking Essay Tests
Taking
Essay Exams, a University of Washington Handout
Taking
an Essay Exam, Writing Tutorial Services
Essay
Exam Help, Charles L. Dreveskracht, Northeastern State University
How
to Prepare for an Essay Exam, Center for Teaching Excellence
Understanding
the Assignment in Essay Questions, Writing Across the Curriculum
Definition
of Writing Terms, University of Washington
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