Stage 2 CBQ Essay paper

Summary  

Hopefully you now feel a little more prepared to tackle shortlisting essay questions. Remember that learning model answers and responses from other candidates is of no use in the exam - you need to be able to apply a structure to explain your own experiences. Remember these final tips and hopefully you will fly through your exam.

• Read the question carefully, highlighting key words
• Plan your response before starting to write
• Remember the core competencies in formulating your answer
• Write neatly, and make sure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are great
• Structure your answer - introduction, main body, summary
• Break up your writing into sections or paragraphs - this will make it easier to read and easier to write
• Answer all the points asked in the question
• Show that you reflect on your experiences and learn from them
• Don't go over the word count

This article is a short extract from the Ebook: "GPVTS shortlisting essays: a study guide" 2nd Edition (updated July 2006) by Dr Mahibur Rahman.  This is available FREE of charge with a subscription to the Emedica online revision for Stage 2 MCQs - with 1700 MCQs and a Mock Exam.