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Essay TestsRead the directions carefully; pay close attention to

whether you are suppose to answer all the essays or only a certain number (2 of 3)

Make sure that you understand what the question is asking you, if not ask your teacher

Make sure you write down everything that is asked of you and more.

The more details and facts often results in a higher grade

Essay TestsBudget your time, don’t spend the entire test time on

one essay questionIf the question is asking you about facts don’t give your

personal opinion on the topicWhen writing your essay, try to be as neat as possible,

neater papers often receive higher gradesMake an outline before writing your essay. If you run out

of time an instructor may give you partial credit

Example of Essay Test Outline

Essay Tests Don’t write long introductions and conclusions, the bulk

of your time should be spent on answering the questions asked

Focus on one main idea per paragraphIf you have time left at the end proofread your work and

correct any errors

Essay TestsBudget your time, if you have an hour to write three

essays spend no more than 20 minutes on each essayIf you are not sure about the exact date or number then

use approximations ie.. Approximately 5000 or “In the late 18th century

If you make a mistake, simply draw a line through it, it is much quicker than erasing it