Comprehension Answers - Key Features of Quality by Eoghan Evesson

Positive Aspects

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 10:29:45 UTC

Negative Aspects

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 10:30:11 UTC

Answer not answer

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 10:32:05 UTC

More than anything else: do you want to

write an Answer full of energy and insight

that addresses the question or just 'go

through the motions' and write an answer?

Question Key Words

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 10:34:54 UTC

Direct - What words are in the question that

must not only be 'in' your answer but must

form the core of your answer.

Implied - Are there any other words that could

be replaced/substituted for the Direct words

in your answer?

Language

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 10:52:57 UTC

Words - Try and use one new word every time you

write an Answer. (Use a highlighter to record)

Phrases - Have you written one sentence in your

paragrapgh that you are really proud of?

Lack of Analysis

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 10:56:54 UTC

Definition - 'examine methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.' Unless you do this to the question your answer will be negatively impacted.

Poor Syntax

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 11:03:27 UTC

It's not true of all cases but if every sentence in your paragraph has 8-10 words it's unlikely you have thought about how best to explain your point.

(Aim - Mix of small, medium and long)

Lack of Editing

MrEvesson — 2014-09-19 11:06:16 UTC

You can edit as you write but when you are finished, read the piece. Obvious mechanical errors should jump out. Having read your answer you may wish to edit your entire idea. Don't be afraid to re-write paragraphs!