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Writing when you have ample time to meet the deadline is a different experience than writing an essay in class – when the deadline is immediate. How do you do it? How can you possibly cram the process into 60 minutes? Good preparation and adherence to the principles of the writing process can help you in any writing situation, even in high-pressure, essay exams.

By the end of this chapter you will be able to:

  • Understand the differences between out-of-class writing and in-class essay exam writing
  • Understand why exam essays are used to assess writing skill
  • Learn what exam essays are designed to assess
  • Learn techniques to make essay exams less intimidating and more successful
  • Understand the preparation necessary for exam essays



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