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- November 25, 2012 at 2:03 pm #55730
i would like to know how to write an essay type question of ten marks… Can any1 tell m?
Basic ruleNovember 25, 2012 at 2:21 pm #108660first paragraph —usually introduction
second paragraph onwards —what examiner asked for? discuss that matter
last paragraph—usually, write an additional point which examiner didnt asked u directly, but related to topic and then conclusion (depending on question).writing additional paragraph gives the impression that you have thorough knowledge of subject. ofcourse, only related to subject. for eg, discussion of exceptional cases, what would happen if a law is breached?, though it is not asked for.
April 16, 2013 at 3:07 am #122609it would be good to get Mr Mikes input on this topic
April 24, 2013 at 5:57 pm #123437Use the ISAC approach… Identify, State law, Apply law & Conclude. Main body of marks is in the state law section .
Mike has already answered a question like this previously.
“Identify legal issues” would involve something like “This is a question concerning a contract between two people and, half way through the contract, one of the parties has given notice that they are not willing to continue unless they receive additional money”You would then go on to identify previous cases where one party has given notice of breach during performance ( as distinct from breach in anticipation ). If you cannot remember cases, refer to case facts. If you cannot remember any previous case facts, quote “in a decided case” and then go on to identify the court’s decision. If you cannot do that, say “for example, if a ……”.
Now, you have identified the issue, identified previous cases and their decisions, so you are in a position to apply the previous decisions / principles to the scenario in the question.
And finally, express your conclusion
April 29, 2013 at 6:26 am #123821Yes, I seem to remember Mike answering a question like this – is it in his exam technique article for F4?
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