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EXAM PREPARATION – ESSAY WRITING
Preparing for exams – essay writing
Essay writing poses a number of diverse challenges. It requires the ability to:
Know and understand a subject area in some depth.
Select and organise material from the subject area in response to a title.
Present facts or argue a case (usually both) in a formal and structured manner.
Although some aspects of your essay writing techniques will vary depending on the subject,
there are key points which are relevant when approaching any essay:
It is not a one-session task but should be spread over several sessions.
You should not simply sit down with a blank sheet of paper and start to write.
You can expect to do the bulk of your work before you write the ‘real thing’.
You should break the task into stages so that you can tackle it a bit at a time.
Remember: careful planning is the key to a good essay.
The criteria of good essay writing
When a tutor reads your essay he or she will be asking the following things:
Have you answered the question in the title?
Have you drawn on the relevant parts of the subject area for the main content?
Have you presented a coherent argument?
Is the essay written in an objective, analytical style with the use of evidence, etc?
Is the essay well written? (i.e. is it easy to read?)
Activity Choose an essay from one of the subjects you are studying.
List the pre-writing tasks you would need to do.
Make a plan using a mind map under the headings given below:
– Key words in question
– Resources that may need to be drawn upon
– Key words/information needed to be covered throughout the essay
– Logical structure – number of paragraphs and overall idea for each of them
– Introduction
– Conclusion
Checklist for essay writing
Pre-writing – Identify any key directive words in the question
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– Make a suitable plan
– Take account of any key words in the question
– Select suitable and relevant material
– Check each paragraph has a clear, controlling idea and is adequately supported
– Present your ideas logically
Writing
– Check your ideas are in the right sequence
– Check the structure of the essay is clear
– Check you have written a sound introduction & conclusion
Editing
– Check sentences are clear
– Check punctuation and spellings are correct
– Read your essay aloud if possible
– Is there a word limit applied? If so, does it fit?
– Record all sources and quotations
Improving your essay writing
Read all comments on practise essays that are returned to you very carefully. Discuss these with
your tutor and use them to improve your future work.
Remember: you will learn a lot from your tutor feedback on practise essays.
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Mopeds
16 years old (Category P: not exceeding 50cc and 50km/hr).
Motorcycles 17 years old (Category A1: not exceeding 125cc and 11kW ‘learner motorcycle’).
Motorcars
17 years old (Category B: not exceeding 3500kg).
Applying for a licence
Before you can learn to drive a moped, motorcycle or car, you must apply to the Driver and Vehicle
Licensing Agency (DVLA) for a provisional driving licence. You can do this up to 3 months before you
reach the minimum age. To apply you will need to complete a ‘D1’ application form or apply online
at the DVLA.
Learning to drive
For mopeds and motorcycles, you must complete Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) before you are
allowed to ride on the road. Only instructors certified by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
(DVSA) can teach CBT at an Approved Training Body (ATB). On successful completion of the course,
you will be issued with a Certificate of Completion (DL 196).
For cars, learner drivers must be supervised by a person who has held a full driving licence for more
than 3 years and is at least 21 years of age. You can only pay someone to teach you to drive if they
are approved and registered by the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). In most areas there
are many Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) who will be able to provide tuition.
The theory test
When you have obtained your provisional licence you may take your theory test. You must take
and pass this before you book your practical test. The theory test consists of two parts: multiple
choice and hazard perception. You must pass both parts. To prepare, study the “Highway Code”,
“Know your Traffic Signs” and any other relevant books from the Driver & Vehicle Standards
Agency (DVSA) Driving Skills series.
The practical test
After passing the theory test you must pass your practical test within 2 years. The practical test lasts
around 40 minutes and you must be able to drive safely in a variety of conditions and demonstrate
a knowledge of the Highway Code. In addition to general driving, the test includes:
An eyesight check
Manoeuvring exercises (including reversing for cars)
Vehicle safety questions
Throughout the test the examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard.
Checklist Use the table below to record the progress of your driving/riding.
Planning
Description
Exam preparation – essay writing
Driving – general information & legislation
Minimum age requirements
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EVENT
Completed application for provisional licence
Obtained provisional licence
Obtained tuition books for theory test
Arranged CBT (for mopeds & motorcycles)
Completed CBT (for mopeds & motorcycles)
Arranged appropriate vehicle to learn to drive/ride
Arranged insurance cover
Arranged instructor
Completed application for theory test
Passed theory test
Gained sufficient practical experience
Completed application for practical test
Passed practical test
Applied for full driving licence
Obtained full driving licence
Completed induction period
Further information www.direct.gov.uk
DONE
DATE
www.gov.uk/dvla
Description
Driving – general information
www.gov.uk/dvsa
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– Identify any key ideas in the question
– Make a simple mind map
– Find suitable sources
– Use a variety of sources
– Note all your sources
– Make notes in your own words
DRIVING – GENERAL INFORMATION
