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That is, you can choose a problem; select from newspapers or television newscasts problems considered serious enough to report on but be careful to develop your own thesis from a general topic that you can research and write about. Instructors sometimes provide a list of topics to avoid. For example, you want to avoid a topic that only has a single source. Do not use one book for all of your examples and supportive documentation. " Although personal experiences can strengthen a paper, do not choose a topic that is solely related to an event that you lived through.

For example, if an essay test allows two hours for four questions, allow a half-hour for each question. Before you begin to write, reread each question and underline any important words that you will want to pay particular attention to when you write. Some examinations include helpful suggestions, but do not respond to every clue. From your preparations, you must decide which are the most important points of the question. Finally, after these few minutes of preparation, begin with the first questions, and write through to the last question.

It is most important to substantiate this opinion with at least one or two important examples: Evaluate Napoleon Bonaparte's use of artillery in France's famous invasion of Russia in the nineteenth century. Explain: Be especially careful with this one. Do not confuse explaining with describing. This actually means to give the reasons behind something: Explain the discovery of the light bulb and its importance in today's world. Illustrate: Give examples: Illustrate the use of a Breathalyzer test in establishing the inebriation of an automobile driver.