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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Some tips for answering SAQ

1. These are short answer questions -- so short notes or point form are allowed.
2. Be precise AND complete. Do not assume your examiner will understand your arrows, short forms, symbols and abbreviations.
3. Use tables / diagrams / graphs to save time and to provide structure to your answers whenever possible.
4. Read the questions carefully and plan your answer -- don't answer part B questions in part A and then you'll have to double write.
5. Practice LEGIBLE handwriting.
6. Time management is VERY important - do not answer BEYOND your 20 minutes for each question. I can't stress this enough -- most candidates will complain of inadequate time and it is perfectly normal NOT to have enough time. That's the way the exam is. Just write all you can within 20 minutes and go to the next question. 
7. GO straight to the point -- lengthy introductions will not give you marks -- this is not a viva.

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