English comp with Essay (I'm about to take it)

[snazzlefrag]

Is this an exam that must take next week or have chosen to do? I say this with the greatest of cautionary advice insofar as it would be prudent to master, or at least get to know, the basics of any topic before going in - particularly writing. If at all possible try to get some information and practice skills down in advance of taking what could be a tough exam.

GOOD LUCK!!

I agree!

I was totally caught off guard by the English Comp w/ Essay exam. I aced the multiple choice part, but fell to pieces on the essay. Thankfully, I still passed.

If you have to take the exam next week you must do the following:

- Make sure you respond to the essay prompt EXACTLY. Don't go off on a tangent.
- Spend the first few minutes jotting down a basic outline on the scratch paper (it will keep you on track and help you stay focused).
- Introduce your argument/opinion/viewpoint in the first paragraph.
- Then expand on one point per paragraph.
- Aim for 3 to 5 paragraphs (3 minimum).
- 5 or 6 sentences per paragraph should suffice.
- Conclude your essay by succinctly recapping your earlier points and summating your argument/opinion/viewpoint.
- Watch your spellnig PunktuashUn nd grama :p

I wrote what had to be the crumbiest essay ever. My brain froze for about 30 minutes, and I ended up just throwing down anything I could think of. But I made sure my spelling, punctuation, and grammar was perfect, and I followed the correct form (intro, three points, conclusion).

I passed...but it was the multiple choice that carried me through...certainly not the essay.

Make sure you NAIL the multiple choice questions (terminology, grammatical correction, word order, sentence improvement etc.).

If you can do all that, you will pass. If not, POSTPONE the exam until you have had a chance to study!

You can't take ANY exam for granted! Have respect for EVERY exam! Give EACH one the study, time, and effort necessary to pass.

Best of luck,
Snazzlefrag