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Exam Basics
It’s not all bad…
O Although many of us may get anxious at the
thought of exams, there are some positive
aspects:
O They are over and done within a couple of
hours
O There is less emphasis on correct grammar and
punctuation
O Usually referencing is not required
Passing exams depends on four things:
OKnowing what to expect
OKnowing your subject and being
able to recall it
OUsing successful exam techniques
OManaging exam stress
Knowing what to expect
O Find out what type of exam it will be:
O Multiple-choice, short answer,
essay-type answers, case studies or a combination
of the above?
O Look at past exam papers (searchable on the home
page of the library’s website). Look for:
O The length, structure and content
O How marks are allocated
O The topics usually covered
O The ways questions are worded

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Exam basics

  • 2. It’s not all bad… O Although many of us may get anxious at the thought of exams, there are some positive aspects: O They are over and done within a couple of hours O There is less emphasis on correct grammar and punctuation O Usually referencing is not required
  • 3. Passing exams depends on four things: OKnowing what to expect OKnowing your subject and being able to recall it OUsing successful exam techniques OManaging exam stress
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