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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 expectO 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 contentO How marks are allocatedO The topics usually coveredO The ways questions are worded
A guide to the first page of an exam
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